Comments on: Horse Before the Cart

By: John

John — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 02:54:37 +0000

What are you asking for your cart and harness

By: kellie morris

kellie morris — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:09:09 +0000

I have a show cart in excellent condition and new harness for sale. E-mail me if interested at moriskellie@rocketmail.com

By: Dale Martinson

Dale Martinson — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 16:54:19 +0000

I have a brand new Jerald sulky with cover for sale. Used for 14.2 hand horse, suitable for breed shows. Was used less than 3 times. Also a wooden Meadowbrook cart for small pony, used with 39 inch and 46 inch ponies. Located near Kirkwood College in CR IA. Email me for photos if interested.

By: Joan

Joan — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:04:21 +0000

Quarter horses are shown at AQHA show with the same equipment that would be used for many saddlebreds. A good place to look for used show harness and two wheel carts are saddlebred groups and listservers.

By: Alison

Alison — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:24:14 +0000

When we train our horses to drive we also train them to stand tied quietly while hooked to the cart. Years ago, when horses were the means of transport, this was a necessity. Too often the quarter horses I see driving are not really “broke” to drive, and their drivers aren’t adequately trained, either. If you couldn’t take your driving horse out for a drive around your neighborhood and feel safe, you shouldn’t be showing him, either! If a ridden horse spooks or runs off, you can be thrown…if a driving horse spooks or bolts, you could be killed. Make sure your horses will stand,even for hours, and are calm around traffic, other animals, tractors, equipment, and all other spooky objects before you get to the show pen. And remember, driving is a great thing for young horses-it gets them moving and broke without putting undue stress on their legs. It also develops a great hip and topline!

By: Mungo Mohawk

Mungo Mohawk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:32:28 +0000

I’m the disabled driver of a quiet Shetland used on our farm as a mobility vehicle. It would save lots of time if I could leave him tied to a hitching post during the day. Could anybody resist the urge to hyperventilate, fulminate, fustigate and preach nay, long enough to offer some constructive advice. He is not going to bolt anywhere or come to harm.
Many thanks
Felix

By: Mungo Mohawk

Mungo Mohawk — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 06:31:15 +0000

I’m the disabled driver of a quiet Shetland used on our farm as a mobility vehicle. It would save lots of time if I could leave him tied to a hitching post during the day. Could anybody resist the urge to hyperventilate, fulminate, fustugate and preach nay, long enough to offer some constructive advice. He is not going to bolt anywhere or come to harm.
Many thanks
Felix

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:50:27 +0000

I have a pleasure driving show cart and harness for sale. If you are interested please contact me at kim.leavitt@hartfordlife.com

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:54:42 +0000

Can anyone suggest a place to start shopping for show harnesses, and show carts? I will be attending the Congress and was wondering if that would be a good place to start shopping? Thanks!

By: Betty Watt

Betty Watt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:15:41 +0000

I couldn’t agree more with these comments about AQHA pleasure driving. There are only three aids to use when driving a horse, the lines, the voice, and the whip. Not only can the whip control the forward motion and the lateral motion of the horse, but also will help to drive the horse forward if it should start to back up. Slapping the lines on the horse’s rump is unacceptable. I would never attempt to drive a horse without the whip in hand.

By: Deborah George

Deborah George — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:19:34 +0000

Having just read the last comment,I’d like to add to it,that yes,a whip should always be in hand. In proper reinsmanship,since when driving you cannot use your legs,the whip takes their place. You can lightly touch your horse to place his hindquarters,to keep his shoulder from falling in on a turn,etc. The whip is used to communicate a multitude of instructions to your horse,not just to encourage him to move out. Therefore,it is a vital piece of equipment,just as your voice aids are.

By: Teri Lewis

Teri Lewis — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:37:44 +0000

As experienced drivers, it is disappointing to us that you would write an article and post it that would imply that clucking and rein slapping is correct – or even acceptable. Any whip worth their salt or so called “trainer” should know that rein slapping is for any reason is a terrible habit. When a driver does this, they lose contact and then jerk the horse’s mouth. This is why, at any open driving show, a driver may not compete without a whip in hand. Although it is wonderful that you are encouraging people to learn about this wonderful venue, please make sure in the future, that you encourage them to learn it correctly – for their sake and the horse’s.