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I think the reason there was no parade was because several of the main streets in the park were closed to carriage drivers. The Festival of Champions dressage show requested the closures. The dressage rings that we have used previously as "staging areas" for the parade were in use for the...

I too was disappointed that we did not have a parade this year. However, IMO, the best place for photos was near the head of the lake water hazard on Sunday for the Mimosa Drive. Many of us dressed in show clothes for the photo op at the beautiful stone mansion. for the pro photographers web...

I trained both my horses with blinkers, but have switched over to open bridles. Both boys are much more calm and really like to see what is coming up on them from behind. I did try putting one of them back in blinkers, but he spooked and took off with me when a noise behind him startled him (and...

Good for you in taking care of his physical needs before trying to drive him. A comfortable horse will work so much better for you. I just got the arch mouth butterfly bit from Sandee at IVC at the national drive this weekend. My horse really likes it. He can finally keep his mouth closed...

Actually the deadline to register was in September. But if you're close enough Diamond C, come out (without your horse) and spend the day. Lots of things to see and buy, and it will definitely get you pumped up for next year!

But at the national drive we drove for miles! And sugar handled it great.I use an app on my phone to measure distance, time, and speed, and can be surprised at how much we actually do. I usually try to do at least two miles each time we go out, much of it at a walk.

Sundance Kid turned 20 this year. I have owned him since hevwas a yearling, and am proud to say he is a product of my training. He is still going strong. Saturday I hitched him in the new hyperbike and clocked him at almost 13kph! He drives single and pair with Butch Cassidy, who is...

I have not heard of Sunrise, but I do recommend Pam at A Silver Penney Farm. Excellent to work with and great quality. I think this cart is very similar to what you are looking at: http://ccfdriving.com/Pleasure%20Roadster.htm

I can't believe so many people have seen this and no one has commented! Paula, I love to read how you actually work with your ponies. I only pleasure and trail drive right now, but if and when I get my own farm I'll be sure to attempt some actual work. Please continue to post!

Google "Wendy Ying". I think she is who you are referencing.

Me too! Me too! I attend the national drive every year as my vacation. Looking forward to driving with all my "mini friends" (and a pony or two).

Just realized that we did a Darby, not a scurry! I hope you get a chance to try both!

Scurry is a total blast! i was invited to a friend's last year and it was so much fun! We started with a short cones pattern, then did the gates of a cde type hazard (oops, obstacle) then more cones, then another obstacle, then more cones. Although it is a timed event, I was driving my pair so...

Looks great! I think you have everything adjusted very well for your little guy. When you do put the footmans loops on, I would put them just behind the black patent shaft wraps. I love your horse, I have a soft spot for pintos.

Peggy- Are you talking about the flexible beta loops that are attached to the shafts? Those are definitely not footman s loops. Those loops are trace carriers. Your traces go through those before attaching to the single tree. They keep the traces from dropping too low when you are backing up or...

Peggy, I also bought wheels from northern tools to put on my wooden pleasure cart. I will keep the wood wheels for shows and cdes, but the arenas where I board now are for riding and jumping horses, and a bit deep for my two minis. I bought the pneumatics with the 2.25" wide tires, so hopefully...

Tina- tell Al to drive it like you stole it, cause you did! The viceroy sells new for 10 times what you paid for it! And two sets of shafts. Great buy! If I am not mistaken, the seat pad is just a tufted cushion that is not attached to the seat (maybe velcroed to the back or sides) I can't wait...

I have made several aprons for myself and some friends, and have even sold a few! Actually fairly easy if you know how to sew. I would love to do what Sherri Loewer does, but I am not sure if I'm that good!

Will do! Sorry if I broke any rules.

Good suggestion for next time, but I did score one here! It's in the mail.