Recent content by Al B

A Troika is a very specialized Russian configuration with a larger high stepping horse in the center with two outside horses traveling with their heads turned out (to intimidate wolves or the enemy). Note the shafts on the center horse connect to the top of the saddle. Three abreast is just...

Anyone know where the URL for the AMHA Live feed is?

As a competitor who has participated in this class for many years and won several times I watched this run. There was not a doubt in my mind that she won. Absolutely flawless run. Congratulations.

Wow my past comes back to haunt me. Yes I built that many years ago. I would suggest not attaching singletree. Just let it rest in the tugs. If/when the horse spooks and takes off it will come off. I have had several of these turned into an IKEA kit in a matter of seconds.

Its called a cheek and my uneducated assumption is that it keeps the bit from rolling over.

I am not a trainer or instructor but I am a knowledgeable driver in the Tomball/Cypress area and I would be glad to assist you.

I weigh 250 and regularly drive my 32-34" minis in competition. I have even taken passengers. Don't go in deep sand and you will be alright. Remember the weight is not on them if the cart is balanced. They are just rolling it. If the cart is balanced the balance will stay the same no matter the...

You can. I have competed against horses, donkeys and mules. Even mini ones. The ADS rule book is online.

If that is directed to me I don't have any experience with either. I have a Pacific Smartcart that I haven't used for some time because I am using two 4 wheel carts (Tadpole and Glinkowski). Make sure you have steel wheels and a good flexible suspension. If they offer wheel guards (tree guards...

The cricket would be an excellent choice.

Go to Horsedriver.com (Chimacum Tack) and read my 3 part article on CDE's. It is entitled "Ever drive a VSE" https://americandrivingsociety.org and look at Omnibus. It lists all the events. Horses do not need to be registered Go to an event and volunteer (always welcome) before you spend a lot...

Not just a Certified Measurer but a current or past director who has a measuring card or a current Show Steward.

It is however a specific process requiring an inspection, official measurement by an appropriate Certified Measurer and DNA collection at a show with the officials present. Read the section in the rule book and just eliminate the AMHR requirement. And it can be expensive.

I believe we are down to 45 minis, 2 Shetlands and 1 Welsh.

New never used Ideal CDE Harness. Synthetic and Stainless. Fits 10-11 hh Pony. $1,000. Message me for pictures.