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that looks like a lot of fun! Thank you for the measurements.

I just started an older mare myself. I got her believing she was 6-7yo, but turns out she is more likely early teens. My equine vet says she has foaled before. Her history is unknown, but her steadfast nature shines through. Whoever made up the saying 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks' was...

Just wondering how long is your carriage? Trying to work out dimensions on my own pairs-carriage to be, so that it will fit in the (bigger) trailer that my husband is building.

We just bought steel wheels and two axles for our to-be-homemade 4 wheel carriage, thanks for the link Suzanne, have requested to join.

For around $40 ech spring (off the top of my head) you can have those springs upgraded to the 'proper' eliptical carriage spring,

I would go with option three or four. The eliptical springs will give a far superior ride compared to the springs under the seat of the others. I wish the EE carts had a more rounded body though, which is obviously an aesthetic preference of mine. Think the cushiness of the springs win out. The...

mwahahaha. That is great. If I went ahead with that sort of vehicle or the wagonette style I would have 4 x steel wheels in 21" that I would want to use. I am beginning to lean heavily that way as a kit form without wheels and timber can be shipped to me which cuts costs dramatically and lets...

Meinda, out of curiousity , and to get an idea of scale, approximately what size are your pneumatic wheels?

Great, great replies! Yes, you would think it would be easy to get something here in Australia...but it isn't. The costs are through the roof. For example, a two wheeled show cart in basic jogger style is $2700..if you want to upgrade it to have solid wheels and be a bit dressier you are...

Wow, what a cool collection of vehicles HappyAppy!

Thanks for the thorough responses Al and TMR. Btw TMR have loved seeing pics of your horses with the minimix. Doing CDE here is not an option as horses need to be a minimum of 9hh to compete (they run to the FEI rules here in Australia), so one horse is undersize and one *barely* meets the size...

Like TargetsMom, I also drive a wooden cart from Pam at Silver Penny Farm. I have wooden and pneumatic wheels for it. I started with a black homemade knockabout cart that I have since sold. I am now saving (unexpectedly!) for a pairs vehicle of my own, but have been kindly lent one for now...

The rear of the Tadpole did look big, yet I would want a seat back for my wee ones to ride comfortably/safely. The flat, oh boring, I would be heading up hills and lots of 'em. Thanks for the answers Al.

Yes, think you are right about off-brand. Saw a video of one being driven and it was n-o-i-s-y! Really rattling and clanging along. Although I am sure the horses would become accustomed to it I think it would detract from the enjoyment of a drive. How big are your pair that pull the Minimix? I...

Great feedback, particularly as you own two so can really compare. I really dig the look of the Minimix but had wondered how my pair would go when put to it. I don't so much like the look of the Bellcrown or Tadpole as they are so pared back but perhaps that is the tradeoff I will end up...

How exciting that you are going to be starting to drive your minis! I love browsing online looking at vehicles.

Total fantasy land post to be sure, but you gotta have something to work towards I have a prospective pair and have the loan of a vehicle to start them in, how lucky am I?! But down the track, I will need to purchase my own vehicle. My pair are 34" and 36.5". So far I have looked online at...

you sound to me like you are approaching it with sensible consideration of your options. I would say that the way that your friends approaached training was slap-happy at best, but more likely down-right dangerous. I can tell that you see what they did was far from optimal. I would also say...

bahahaha 'dyeing' bahahahaha

how exciting! Well done!