Driving 3 abreast? New Wagonette

[MajorClementine]

Wondering if anyone has driven a 3 abreast setup? @BSharpRanch maybe? You're always doing fun things.

I got a cart (had to drive to Texas again, that's twice I made a 3 day road trip of 2400 miles last year) that has a setup for single, team, and 3 abreast. I'm mostly curious about harnessing and line placement. I've found some info online and it's been really helpful but it's not the same as having a discussion with someone. Can't wait to give it a go this winter. I'm thinking we'll get Candace, Blue, and Perry or Wally. We'll ground drive a few combos and see who works well and in what order.

 

[Standards Equine]

Oh what a pretty vehicle!! What size animal is it normally driven with? Tell us how driving 3-abreast goes, or even unicorn! You're so much more brave than I am. I've only taken the lines on a pair once (because it was about to be a wreck if I didn't!) and it's just not for me. I like one. I'm excited for you though!!

 

[MajorClementine]

I love driving a pair. I feel like they enjoy working with a companion and are less spooky in pairs. I wish I could pair Clementine with someone but she's so stinking mean. It would be good for her to have a calm teammate. Maybe Wally next summer....

It's for a 36-40" mini/pony. The gal that had it has shetlands and they were just a little too big for it. Most of mine are 36"-38" so it is a perfect fit for my group. Headed down south in Feb to give it a go.

 

[Marsha Cassada]

Oh my gosh, what a adventure. I agree about team horses maybe working better than single. Pairing the right temperaments is the tricky part.

 

[Dreams of Ashes]

Wondering if anyone has driven a 3 abreast setup? @BSharpRanch maybe? You're always doing fun things.

I got a cart (had to drive to Texas again, that's twice I made a 3 day road trip of 2400 miles last year) that has a setup for single, team, and 3 abreast. I'm mostly curious about harnessing and line placement. I've found some info online and it's been really helpful but it's not the same as having a discussion with someone. Can't wait to give it a go this winter. I'm thinking we'll get Candace, Blue, and Perry or Wally. We'll ground drive a few combos and see who works well and in what order.View attachment 52295

this looks awesome. Until my lesson I'd only ever driven Belgian work horses in a pair. Driving one horse was certainly different but I enjoyed it. I like watching multi horse hitches though, the minis with the chariots were adorable. It's been a long time since I've gone looking for three horse hitches though.

 

[BSharpRanch]

I drove a three abreast on my chariot s few years back. I'll see if I can locate any photos of it