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I drive a shetland pony and I currently use a half cheek snaffle but he has been gaping his mouth. I used a mullen mouth when we were first starting but it was pinching him even with bit guards. The bit was slightly too big so I stopped using it. I’m thinking of switching back to a mullen mouth...

Hey all! So, I have driven a fair bit in my past with my hackney mare, but am just now getting back into it again about 4 years later. Funny how little things can escape ones memory in such a short time! Anyway... I bought a cart for my horse, and am unsure how to use the single tree with the...

I can’t decide wether to train my horse to drive or to ride or both. I want a horse I can ride but I absolutely love driving. I drive my shetland already but I want something bigger so that my family and friends and enjoy it as much as I do.

I have a 38in mini and i want to know what size cart i’ll need once I start driving him.

I recently purchased a nylon “pony” sized driving harness from a individual for $55. Talk about a deal. It is complete but some buckled do need replacing but i’m not complaining. The only thing is I was told it is a pony sized harness but it clearly is a full horse size. I even tried it on my...

I have a 12 year old TWH that I trail ride on but he is a bit TOO nosey, he wants to stop and look at everything.. I’ve honestly never met a horse as curious as him lol. He’s not overly spooky, so that isn’t the problem The problem is his curiosity I don’t know if I like the quarter cups even...

I'm thinking about getting into driving, I am currently a Hunter, but I'm thinking of picking up driving on the side. I'm just going to try it out for a bit, any tips?

Hi all, I don't really post here much but have been a member for a long time. I've always wanted to get into driving and have been for the last year. I'll be attending the Spring (and hopefully fall!) National Drive this year. I was hoping to see if anyone else is going and if we could plan to...

Hello all. Firstly I'll just say that this is my first time posting here and if I make any mistakes, I apologize. I just recently bought a horse property with my mother, and the previous owner left a horse cart behind. I've owned horses since I was eight, but I've never delved into driving...

To start, I just purchased a AMH that came with her cart and harness. All is in good shape and working order except for one tire, which needs replaced. I am having a really hard time finding a replacement tire the correct size. Could anyone direct me? The tire I need is 2.50x16 Also, pictures...

I am interested in getting into Combined driving, in the future as my driving pony has not been hooked yet. Typically how much work on general driving happens before you begin combined driving? Obviously I'd want to take it slow. It's also not something common in my area so I wouldn't be...

Miniature horse nylon harness for sale. The mini modeling it is 31" Harness measurements> Saddle part is 17" Wide Backstrap 26" Long- Shortens to 22" Breast collar 23" Wide Traces 45" long Hip strap 25 1/2" wide Reins 80" long Bridle without blinkers--16" long, shortens a lot. 4" wide Bit...

I occasionally get the chance to work at my friends Arabian horse farm. (Let's pretend my friend's name is Martha.)Martha and I really get down to it on the rare times that I have a chance to drive down and visit her. We typically will ride 2-7 horses a day and make multiple trips down to the...

After lunch with my grandfather I decided to take a short subway ride up to Central Park. I've been meaning to head up there for a while now, so I'm happy I've finally gotten to make the trip!! I was so pleased with what I saw. As many of you know, the carriage industry is under fire. Mayor...

Hi! I’m a new Horse Forumer and I was wondering a few questions specifically about driving. What are the benefits? How long did it take you to train your horse to drive? Has anyone made their own cart/harness? I have a 5 yr old Morgan (broke to ride) and I think driving is cool (I have never...

I'm looking to buy the surcingle part of a driving harness...one that has the loops on the surcingle ( to hold the shafts in )- I may be interested in buying an entire mini harness as well. Please send me a PM with pics and price. Must be willing to accept paypal and ship :) thanks

my 5 yr.old mini mare(9hh) is supposed to have a foal the end of July to the mid of August... She gets all the hay she wants, the pasture is going to be turning green within the next month, and I'm giving her an armful of rich alfalfa every day. Plus she gets free choice minerals. should I be...

Hi :) I just got a cart for my mini mare and the cart has Bike Tires... HOW can I "easily" turn them into sledding material? Idea's?? picture? thanks!