AMHA Multiple Hitch Draft ???

[BSharpRanch]

I have a question about showing a draft multiple hitch at AMHA shows if anyone knows.

I would like to show a tandem draft hitch at an AMHA show. How would it do against a pair hitched to a hitch wagon or would it make a diference, all things equal?

Thank you so much.

And would the cart be best natural or painted?

 

[Al B]

A tandem if driven equally well will always place above a pair because of the degree of difficulty.

As for the cart, a Tandem is not a typical draft configuration so the cart is up to you.

 

[BSharpRanch]

Thank you.

 

[paintponylvr]

There was a tandem draft hitch at the AMHR Nationals a few years ago. Maybe you should talk to her? She was on one of the covers of the Journal with either a pair or a 4-up draft hitch in 2012/2013 - can't remember which year... She used to be on this forum, that's how I "met" her.

Then I met her in person at the AMHR Nationals in 2012. For the life of me, can't remember her name - will look thru my info. She hasn't been active on this forum in a while. Like me, she favors the Silver Dapples - hers are solid colored. A Bond Toy For U (I think?) was the name of her mare... the one gelding was much shorter than that... Hmmm Fantastic Minis...?? Her name is Shawna, she lives in the mid-west. Think Fascination Minis.

 

[paintponylvr]

In going thru Casey McBride photos, she was National Champion single draft hitch w/ her gelding in 2011. Wednesday, Sept 14th, Evening classes. Sept 16th, Friday, Evening classes - Tandem Cart Class - 38" & un. National Champion.

She showed in 2012 - I didn't see all the classes as that was when I got so sick. Looking to find a Tandem class or where she showed a Tandem... Ah - Sep 14th Fri, Eve, Tandem Cart Class - under 38".

She showed in 2013 as well. Pics in different classes. Don't see the Tandem class this time...

Don't know if her minis are AMHA or not.

 

[paintponylvr]

Looks like Jan Tobey is another that showed Tandems as well as the Richardson farm hitch... Not sure who a few others were.

 

[paintponylvr]

Al - Any ideas when your new website will be finished? I have really enjoyed reading about your driving and your various hitches/vehicles! Will the pics on the new site be able to "blow up" for better/easier viewing?

When I make it back to TX, I would love to schedule a visit. Just don't know right now when that will be - probably not in 2014, though.

 

[Al B]

Would love to have you visit.

As for the web site there are 2 problems. One, I retired last July and now I don't have time to do anything. It's as if someone said OK now lets pour it on. Never knew I could be so busy. Second, I have NO artistic ability whatsoever and not much web design ability. Those 2 things mean it may take a while. The OLD site has lots of pictures.

 

[BSharpRanch]

What is your website? You can pm it to me. Thankyou.

 

[Al B]

Its in my signature. http://www.willowcrest.com

Then just click on the link to WCF-OLD

 

[BSharpRanch]

Thanks!

 

[Al B]

Any of you multi hitch drivers going to be at the AMHA Eastern Championship show.I would like to meet you and talk hitches.