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Figured out the command! "Step Walk" and "Step Trot" and he does! He is moving forward nicely! Funny how one word makes such a differance! I could start saying "step" softer and walk and trot louder...I think I will ground drive him a while before I hitch him up again. He is stopping crooked...

We have one donkey now and 14 mini horses. The Jack is the only one that shivers and shakes and needs a blanket! He does go outside to bray at the "pretty little mares", If it weren't for them, I think he would stay inside.

What a beautiful baby!!! Love the coloring!

In our neck of the wood, Santa's been known to drive a donkey sled! This is an old roadster cart we have, that came with runners. It works pretty well. Gee, hope someone gives Santa some black boots for Christmas!

We are truely blessed! The two little mares that I posted above, are in foal to two of the handsome stallions pictured on this thread! More tinies on the way! Teeny Duchess is in foal to LK Echo Express! Thank you so much, Melinda! Rock River Chicquita Supreme is in foal to Iona Farms...

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!!

We have two 28 inch mares. (In the process of purchasing Chicquita from Rock River Miniatures. She will be arriving soon!) Teeny Duchess and Rock River Chicquita Supreme! Also a new stallion that we will be co-owning with...

That is really cute! He had to try it from both side! Maybe one side is manure and the other side is a snow bank! He's not a ditz, just inexperienced in life-LOL!

Congrats on the new cart! I have also just taken delivery of my first show cart, not a new one, but very nicely redone. I have been looking for covers, and see that there is one on ebay, very inexpensive, with free shipping. I am going to order one in a couple days. Have fun with your new...

He doesn't move forward (unless being led) both ground -driving and hitched, so it might not be a harnessing/cart issue. I am hoping to find out the commands--it would be easier than re-training him.

Wow! She is really beautiful and what a lovely mover! Great new driver!

Kissing and clucking do not work for Fancy. I did a search too, after I posted this topic, and I came up with "step" to move forward, or using the horse's name. Also that individuals often have their own phrases. Fancy was trained by a 10 year old boy, who is now 13. He has trained many minis...

We have a wonderful new addition! He is a small stallion, who was formerly an "Amish School-Bus". He drove 5 little Amish children to school, stood hitched for many hours and drove them home 2-3 days a week. He has been described by his owner (we will be his co-owners) as a "trotting powerhouse"...

What a beautiful stallion! He looks great driving! How wonderful that he is taking to it so well!

What a wonderful day and great opportunities! I hope all of it goes very well for you and you have a great time! There is something soothing and mind-less in cleaning stalls--and poop never ends!

We have just added a new little stallion who drives. He is a small 29.5 inches. I have broodmares that size, but they are bigger bodied and longer built. He was formerly owned and trained by the Amish. He was trained by a ten year old Amish boy and used as a "Amish School-bus" for several...

Wow, there's alot to this! We will start tomorrow! Thanks for all the wonderful advice!

This one looks harder. Did I mention I often get lost while shopping, and very often lose my car in the parking lot!

I followed the advice and bought plastic pumpkin baskets to substitute for cones. 20 for 2 bucks! How should I set them up? Could someone draw a diagram or two in your response? My driving mare comes home from training today! Yippeeeeeee! Now the fun begins!

I like the Halloween cones! Very festive and cheap! My mare comes home from training on Friday! Yippeee! Will start her on pumpkins, oops, cones, right away!