Knottymare
Well-Known Member
I'm still recuperating from knee surgery but I'm itching to get out and play with my horses. I am thinking that I will likely need to send my Dolly out for some basic work since I can no longer jog or trot along behind her. I am selling most of my large horse tack to afford to start my driving endeavors. This evening I bought a lightly used Jerald easy entry cart. It came with a nice harness that should fit one of my girls. If it doesn't fit Dolly, I'll be looking to purchase one specifically for her.
Before my surgery, I had Dolly working well longeing, long lining and driving in harness through the neighborhood at a walk and trot, had a great work ethic, lots of controlled enthusiasm and a good whoa. She was just getting started with lateral movements. I've done a lot of trail walking with her and she's really pretty unflappable... all that said, in the time I have been laid up since my knee injury and then surgery, she's had ZERO work. I haven't even been able to feed them myself!
At any rate, I'd love to find someone who is reasonably priced who can hold my hand a bit on this journey. What kinds of things should I look for, expect and how much should I expect to pay. I know that I have fairly local to me some very well known driving trainers but none are really close enough that I could really be a part of the work.
Just love to hear your experienced feedback with training, etc.
Thanks!
Before my surgery, I had Dolly working well longeing, long lining and driving in harness through the neighborhood at a walk and trot, had a great work ethic, lots of controlled enthusiasm and a good whoa. She was just getting started with lateral movements. I've done a lot of trail walking with her and she's really pretty unflappable... all that said, in the time I have been laid up since my knee injury and then surgery, she's had ZERO work. I haven't even been able to feed them myself!
At any rate, I'd love to find someone who is reasonably priced who can hold my hand a bit on this journey. What kinds of things should I look for, expect and how much should I expect to pay. I know that I have fairly local to me some very well known driving trainers but none are really close enough that I could really be a part of the work.
Just love to hear your experienced feedback with training, etc.
Thanks!