different types of harnesses....Intro plus pics

[Tiz Minis Fan]

FIrst off, I LOVE driving my brood!....I can drive them all day long and never get tired (they, however will oppose to that pretty quick!) I trained all 3 of mine but the first one had a 'mentor' for the really basic stuff. The other two are trained but just need some time under their belts. My goal is to have a team at some point (gotta wait for the 4th girl to grow first!) So for right now, just a team of 2.

Originally, I started with the regular leather harness as seen on the first 3 pics.

But, very quickly, I got tired of 'everyone having the same thing as me'.....and wanted something different. So, I upgraded (as well as the price upgraded too!).

Now the first harness is used as 'intermediate training' once they gain the basics of driving. After they have been at it a bit and had one on one time, I upgrade them to the 'master' harness. Once the master harness is 'old hat' they are intruduced to another cart with more weight (but not too much of course!)

The collar harness price was mid $300 range when I bought it off of an amish gentleman at the Troutman Tack Sale in Statesville NC. The next year, I brought the first harness back (for measurement purpose because I couldnt put the mini in the car) and got another harness for the 2nd mini.

The last photo is of the team (Buddy the white gelding, and Jewel his bestie blue roan mare...both in their winter coats). I was taking pics of them to get a good idea of 'adjustments' needed on their harness and gear in relation to the wagon. So they were somewhat disappointed about not getting worked....lol...but happy to stand still.

 

[disneyhorse]

Youve got some great equipment to play with, I'm jealous!

I think some of your harness could be fit better for your little guys. The shafts of the single cart, for example, need to be raised way up so they are level with the ground.

 

[paintponylvr]

Awww! LOVE the wagon!

Where in Eastern NC are you? I live between Lillington and Sanford, just north of Ft Bragg/Fayetteville and sw of Raleigh. We go to several trail places locally, plus have gone to Southern Pines. We also go to Draft horse events and either work the fields or drive around with wagon/carts...

 

[Tiz Minis Fan]

Thank you Disneyhorse! The pics with the single cart are a few years old and were only intended for 'fun'. He has always been hitched to a cart/wagon with the shafts angled up to be level with the ground. The harness set is a work in progress to figure out what fits good where. It is challenging when they have their winter coat on because you have to re-adjust most every part!....lol....

Paintponylvr, we are in Duplin county half way between Beulaville and Pink Hill. Jacksonville (Camp Lejeune) is only 30 minutes or so East of us). I have heard of Southern Pines but never been!

I AM going to Benson Mule Days this September!....Camping for 5+ days for sure!....taking the little brood and the red wagon. Already put my money in on 3 lots with a group I am camping with. Decided to bring the little ones and leave the big girl at home....She has done WONDERFUL being out on TWO organized rides and NO problem! So, she gets the break and the minis get more attention.