I just have never heard that driving causes hip problems in horses - we have a horse on our drill team that is 22 years old and is going strong. I am only familiar with pleasure horses, so maybe the person who posted the comment was talking about horses used for commercial carriage rides. Those horses have to work a lot harder that ones used for pleasure driving.
I do not breed - I just have a few Minis. Yes, driving is great fun. Performing with a drill team is exciting; the audience seems to really enjoy watching our team. I am glad you enjoyed the video - and that it has started you thinking about driving some of your horses - good luck.
I have never heard that driving causes hip problems, if it did it would seem strange that many people turn their retired saddle horses into driving horses! Driving is less stressful on the horse's joints and they do not have to carry weight on their back.
I learned "they usually end up with hip problems" back in 1999...but talk to any vet for possible complications/information. I love minis and have owned driving horses as well. They are wonderful horses and so much fun for driving. The video is entertaining! Thanks for sharing it.
The announcer was very rude to the talents of the mini's and not knowing what it takes to have a good driving steed! Cute, I like!
LitlMiraclePupnPony 6 months ago
I love drill team! My horse trainer used to do drill team on the horse I ride now.
HorseGirlBre 4 years ago
thanks minitack dw about what other people say about the hip problems its not true!
it onli happens in loder and very! young horses DARHH do people ever think! lol
yer we just recieved a little red leopard colt and we are thinking of doing harness with him !
lots of luv
xoxoxo
PRminis 4 years ago
I just have never heard that driving causes hip problems in horses - we have a horse on our drill team that is 22 years old and is going strong. I am only familiar with pleasure horses, so maybe the person who posted the comment was talking about horses used for commercial carriage rides. Those horses have to work a lot harder that ones used for pleasure driving.
minitack 4 years ago
YER I NO
I HATE IT WEN PPL DO THAT
PRminis 4 years ago
hi my name is jade, that looks very fun i breed miniatures do you?
i breed american lines such as Lucky four cinemax and glenmar park Khemosabi you mite be fimiluare with them im not sure!
i have always wondered what harness would be like we are maybe going to do haress witha few of our horses but im not sure.
tata
xoxoxo
PRminis 4 years ago
I do not breed - I just have a few Minis. Yes, driving is great fun. Performing with a drill team is exciting; the audience seems to really enjoy watching our team. I am glad you enjoyed the video - and that it has started you thinking about driving some of your horses - good luck.
minitack 4 years ago
Cute, but sad that most driving horses develop hip problems.
Horseyhorseyhorsey 4 years ago
I have never heard that driving causes hip problems, if it did it would seem strange that many people turn their retired saddle horses into driving horses! Driving is less stressful on the horse's joints and they do not have to carry weight on their back.
minitack 4 years ago
I have, and just ask a vet about it.
Horseyhorseyhorsey 4 years ago
what did the vet say caused hip problems in driving horses?
minitack 4 years ago
I learned "they usually end up with hip problems" back in 1999...but talk to any vet for possible complications/information. I love minis and have owned driving horses as well. They are wonderful horses and so much fun for driving. The video is entertaining! Thanks for sharing it.
Horseyhorseyhorsey 4 years ago
We are happy to bring out the smiles and ahhhhh's, where ever we go!
minitack 4 years ago
This is cool! (I am BayBaysfilly on the EquiSearch forums)
diddyroxProductions 4 years ago
Thanks. I enjoyed reading some of your posts on the forum
minitack 4 years ago
This is the best!!!
mmperryman 4 years ago
thanks MM, glad you enjoyed it.
minitack 4 years ago