The combination isn't beautiful. That pony is far too small for a cart with such a big woman it is. A kid is ok, but this isn't. Or take two ponies. And no, it's not because the pony can't pull it, it's just the combi that doesn't fit. Optical it's not nice.
@Saartje05 The cart was very well balanced and feels featherweight in the shafts and is extremely easy to pull. I could easily pull this cart myself with twice the weight in it.
There are many others showing (and winning) with horses just as small with people in the carts twice as heavy as I am. Go to any American Miniature Horse Association show and see for yourself. Does it look nice? No probably not. Does it hurt the horse? As long as the cart is well balanced, absolutely not.
In a nutshell I wouldn't worry myself over something that doesn't hurt the horse, but simply doesn't look matched up right. Worry more about things that really do look bad AND hurt horses, such as the Tennesee Walking Horse Soring.
@Ferrah182 Yeah I heard about the Tennesee. Don't understand why that is done and allowed. everybody seems to know it, so why isn't there something done against it? We don't have horses like that here though.
@FrozenHoofBeats yes it is. Not very, but it is. And like I said, the combination of the whole thing isn't nice either. When driving you search for a nice combination. Pony/horse, cart, harness and driver. You won't find it here. I'm in the organisation of driving events for years already and I know what to look for.
One of my mini's used to rear in cart when he was first started, too. I have found it a common reaction when they first feel pressure against their breast collar. They just have to learn to push into the breast collar is all! I say, job well done!
I've seen ponies that weren't new at it doing much, much worse (and then instantly getting it together and going out and winning a big driving class). He was just confused and showing it in his own, unique pony way. :) Bravo, being brave and keeping with it.
Thanks for posting. A lot of ppl wouldn't have been brave enough to post their early stage experiences with training. Glad you guys overcame and he's a driving pony now.
Like a dog reacting to a leash for the first time. you should have seen my show lambs the first time i halter broke them, they can jump dam near 6 feet high when they want to.
The combination isn't beautiful. That pony is far too small for a cart with such a big woman it is. A kid is ok, but this isn't. Or take two ponies. And no, it's not because the pony can't pull it, it's just the combi that doesn't fit. Optical it's not nice.
Saartje05 11 months ago
@Saartje05 The cart was very well balanced and feels featherweight in the shafts and is extremely easy to pull. I could easily pull this cart myself with twice the weight in it.
There are many others showing (and winning) with horses just as small with people in the carts twice as heavy as I am. Go to any American Miniature Horse Association show and see for yourself. Does it look nice? No probably not. Does it hurt the horse? As long as the cart is well balanced, absolutely not.
Ferrah182 10 months ago
@Saartje05
In a nutshell I wouldn't worry myself over something that doesn't hurt the horse, but simply doesn't look matched up right. Worry more about things that really do look bad AND hurt horses, such as the Tennesee Walking Horse Soring.
Ferrah182 10 months ago
@Ferrah182 Yeah I heard about the Tennesee. Don't understand why that is done and allowed. everybody seems to know it, so why isn't there something done against it? We don't have horses like that here though.
Saartje05 10 months ago
@Saartje05 You know what, I really don't know why more isn't done about it. There is nothing beautiful about how those horses are trained.
Ferrah182 9 months ago
@Saartje05 that cart in not too big. lol.
FrozenHoofBeats 1 month ago
@FrozenHoofBeats yes it is. Not very, but it is. And like I said, the combination of the whole thing isn't nice either. When driving you search for a nice combination. Pony/horse, cart, harness and driver. You won't find it here. I'm in the organisation of driving events for years already and I know what to look for.
Saartje05 1 month ago
One of my mini's used to rear in cart when he was first started, too. I have found it a common reaction when they first feel pressure against their breast collar. They just have to learn to push into the breast collar is all! I say, job well done!
desertduty 1 year ago
I've seen ponies that weren't new at it doing much, much worse (and then instantly getting it together and going out and winning a big driving class). He was just confused and showing it in his own, unique pony way. :) Bravo, being brave and keeping with it.
catohcatohcat 1 year ago
Thanks for posting. A lot of ppl wouldn't have been brave enough to post their early stage experiences with training. Glad you guys overcame and he's a driving pony now.
titansmommy 1 year ago
Pfffft, people are stupid. He's adorable and that's a pretty natural reaction. I love the shot where he's trying to bite the shaft!
MacabreMikolaj 2 years ago
Like a dog reacting to a leash for the first time. you should have seen my show lambs the first time i halter broke them, they can jump dam near 6 feet high when they want to.
RareHonesty 2 years ago