Bluerocket
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For those of you that did NOT attend The National Drive at the Kentucky Horse Park this past week -- you missed a fun fun fun time!!
For those of you who DID attend --- it was great to see you and hope to see you again next year - there and lots of other places too.
I believe there were between 20 and 30 minis there this year. All shapes and sizes -- from our favorite backyard buddies to horses just back from competing at AMHA World's and AMHR Nationals. Some were clipped completely, others in full winter coats --- and some with trace clips. Pairs and singles (did not see any mini 4-in-hands) and all sizes from 28" to 39". Our breed was well represented.
I had a great time seeing all the different breeds represented -- mules, donkeys, drafts, ponies and horses of practically every breed you have heard of! singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns and 4-in-hand hitches. So many different types of carts and carriages.
At the drive there were many vendors -- most of them offered Miniature horse products in addition to their other sizes -- so many things to buy and so little money.
They had 3 or 4 routes plotted out and measured distances for you to drive (and not get lost) - as well as all the hazards from the Lexington Classic Driving Event the previous weekend. You also could just drive anywhere you wanted to (well not quite anywhere - some of it was off limits). They had a parade of carriages/carts and breeds (as many of us that wanted to participate) that lasted 2 hours!!! We had a trace pace -- clinics were offered (at additional cost) with noted professional drivers/trainers -- how to harness the multiple horse hitch, how to drive hazards, help with your cde out fit and much much more. So much to do and so little time (5 days total).
People with minis that I spent time with there were: Leia Gibson (Hobbyhorse23) and Maggie Bennett (noted equine sculpture) - Peggy Porter (Looking Glass Minis) and Jan Dun. I also met Margot Ashley and several other people whose names I don't remember (so very sorry).
People hauled in from 20+ states -- It was a great time.
Wish more mini people had been there -- I think it will be the same week in Oct next year as this one --- if you have any interest in driving and want to have a super time --- you ought to plan to attend next year. Here is a link to their website in case you are interested:
http://www.nationaldrive.net/nationaldrive/index.html
I am hoping others that participated in it will also post. I did not take a camera -- but I know many others did - so perhaps they will share a photo or two.
JJay
For those of you who DID attend --- it was great to see you and hope to see you again next year - there and lots of other places too.
I believe there were between 20 and 30 minis there this year. All shapes and sizes -- from our favorite backyard buddies to horses just back from competing at AMHA World's and AMHR Nationals. Some were clipped completely, others in full winter coats --- and some with trace clips. Pairs and singles (did not see any mini 4-in-hands) and all sizes from 28" to 39". Our breed was well represented.
I had a great time seeing all the different breeds represented -- mules, donkeys, drafts, ponies and horses of practically every breed you have heard of! singles, pairs, tandems, unicorns and 4-in-hand hitches. So many different types of carts and carriages.
At the drive there were many vendors -- most of them offered Miniature horse products in addition to their other sizes -- so many things to buy and so little money.
They had 3 or 4 routes plotted out and measured distances for you to drive (and not get lost) - as well as all the hazards from the Lexington Classic Driving Event the previous weekend. You also could just drive anywhere you wanted to (well not quite anywhere - some of it was off limits). They had a parade of carriages/carts and breeds (as many of us that wanted to participate) that lasted 2 hours!!! We had a trace pace -- clinics were offered (at additional cost) with noted professional drivers/trainers -- how to harness the multiple horse hitch, how to drive hazards, help with your cde out fit and much much more. So much to do and so little time (5 days total).
People with minis that I spent time with there were: Leia Gibson (Hobbyhorse23) and Maggie Bennett (noted equine sculpture) - Peggy Porter (Looking Glass Minis) and Jan Dun. I also met Margot Ashley and several other people whose names I don't remember (so very sorry).
People hauled in from 20+ states -- It was a great time.
Wish more mini people had been there -- I think it will be the same week in Oct next year as this one --- if you have any interest in driving and want to have a super time --- you ought to plan to attend next year. Here is a link to their website in case you are interested:
http://www.nationaldrive.net/nationaldrive/index.html
I am hoping others that participated in it will also post. I did not take a camera -- but I know many others did - so perhaps they will share a photo or two.
JJay