Danny Part 2

http://www.horsedrawnpromotions.com This is Part 2 of Danny's film. His owner said he got upset when being loaded into a trailer at home when some sand flicked onto his hind legs. We loaded him awkwardly (i.e from the side of the ramp) and put sawdust on the ramp to flick over him while he was inside. The trailer was left unattached at the front so that it rocked about more than usual, to show that he is not upset by it. We also drive him in company as his owner plans on competing him in driving trials. This part of Danny's film also shows him being driven as the leader in a tandem.

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[mohian26]

You do a wonderful job with your training techniques. I am interested in your training cart. I have seen this cart in other videos and articles from England. Any ideas on the possibility of getting one in the U.S.?

[barryhook2]

@mohian26 Sorry for delay replying - if you're referring to the silver pneumatic-tyred vehicle, we had it made to our specific requirements by the Talbot brothers. They do sell similar carriages, but our one is wider, heavier-gauge with dual brakes and a walkway between the 2 front seats. I don't know if they export to the US but I can certainly ask them for you. The blue one is an older style cross-country vehicle which we had updated to our specifications; I doubt they are still in production!

[hackneysaregreat]

Good horse, must be dutch :-)

[barryhook2]

@hackneysaregreat Yes he is - 5yo KWPN gelding, Manno bloodlines.

[mohian26]

@barryhook2 Thanks for the info.

[lisspen123]

lovely horse,you really dont leave anything to chance,it`s a pleasure to watch these short films,there a credit to you all at H.D.P,smashing work!

[barryhook2]

@barryhook2 Sometimes owners feel happier driving in a "conventional" metal driving bit, i.e. a Liverpool or Military reversible, or have to use them because affiliated bodies do not recognise certain bits for competition. If we use these metal bits later on we always wrap them heavily in latex so they are softer. Yes he has a normal headcollar underneath his bridle - they are a newer design to ones we have had before - this one is full size which is made of wider material with sturdier rings.

[barryhook2]

@IloveCasperxxx Thanks for your comment. We try and drive every horse in a soft rubber bit - if they come to us already mouthed on a metal bit, we will retrain them to go on the softer rubber bit. We believe if they have been trained properly to start with, a rubber bit is all they need - if you can control them on a piece of rubber, why put hard metal in their mouths? However if owners want to drive in a specific bit we will use this later on just before they go home so they are used to it.

[IloveCasperxxx]

beautiful horses, and i really like your methods. Just wondering, do you always drive all your horses in a rubber bit?i.e., will they ever 'progress' so to speak to a metal bit, or is a rubber bit all they will ever need? also, is that just a regular headcollar underneath the bridle? fantastic videos, keep them coming.