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I use to drive a three abreast chariot in parades, it was a blast! It was set up where the strongest horse was in the center. He carried the chariot and provided the braking for the chariot through the Breeching. The two side horses had breechingless harness with trace carriers straps. The...

Yes, a three abreast is easier to drive then a four in hand, depending on what you are doing. A four in hand requires planning ahead as you drive and is challenging and rewarding.

LOL!!! I just put one together today to drive a pick-axe! I can get measurements tomorrow afternoon.

I do the ADTs with a pair (sometimes 4) of 32"-33" miniatures. The carriage and two adults weighs around 500# and the horses have no issues at all pulling it. In fact my pair posted hazards times just a second or two behind a single mini that pulls a tiny person using a racing sulky!

I love to fiddle with things. There are times when things are fine like they are, but sometimes we need to adjust our way of thinking about things. And sometimes there are things we just do, because that's the way it is, but we don't really know why things work. So I'm trying to do some "think...

You can find my videos on my YouTube channel, minicharioteer.

I've started doing some driving videos. Started out for just myself as I did some comparisons. I then felt that I should share them as a way to promote learning amongst those that love and drive miniatures in general and drive multiples in earnest. I try to get a video a week up, but it all...

I have A LOT of harnesses! Chariot 3-abreast, six in hand draft, a training draft, nylon boardjoring one, training nylon one.............

Here's a look from sideview that shows the setup pretty good.

Here is a short video on the floating shafts setup I've designed. You don't want the horse pulling the front of the board out from under you, so I had to figure out a way to be able to attach shafts to keep the board from rolling into the horse when stopping and possibly backing up if needed...

The shafts are carried by the harness and "float" at the board. The horse's collar is attached to the board via a single tree. The shafts of the board are there to prevent the board from running into the horse and if I need to back it up.

I'm still working on building my balance!

Getting in good shape is the goal. This type of driving is a 100% total mind and body workout! From toes to finger tips and ever muscle in-between! Then it works your brain because you can't grab your horses mouth for balance, you have to think where you want to go, then shift your weight on the...

I updated my long board to a real long board deck with the off-road wheels. It is so much easier to ride and has a better turning radius. I'm looking forward to spending a lot more time riding it! I've been scoping out some local park trails for places to ride it that will be a bit more...

We attended an ADT last weekend with our pair. An ADT is a condensed version of a CDE, held on just a single day. The morning starts with dressage and Cones. Then there is a break for lunch and sometimes even a nap! Then the real fun begins with the hazards! Four different hazards are set up...

Yes, Masks For Minis was the first to design and offer visor protection on their masks. ?

Drove almost an hour last night on the longboard, out on the trail! Was quite the challenge because of the ruts caused by the quad and dirt bike riders. I am feeling the workout today! ???????? Here's the link to our trip out! https://youtu.be/HD7KTdzES_k

I think I have finally gotten the bugs worked out on the longboard and was able to ride it today for about 20 minutes! I'll feel it in the morning I'm sure. Here is a link to the YouTube video. https://youtu.be/0h6e5Zc5CTY

I'm needing to work on my core both strength and balance along with toning up the rest of my buddy. I also need to work my driving horses. My time just seems so limited especially since I also must work. So here is my solution to my problem. Longboarding with my minis!