Yes. I stand with a crop butt end down in my hand and in nice green grass in a halter and loose lead. When they go to put thier head down I say head up and block them with the handle end of the crop. I sometimes have to gently bop them, but it doesn't take very long and they get it.
I also have...
I am going to chime in as a full size horse driver and I drive my friends mini. I do bridle last.Someone described it properly in an earlier post. But saddle and crupper 1st. Breast collar, reins and then bridle. Do it in reverse when unhitching. I just aced my CAA driver proficiency test and...
For some reason it did not post what I typed. If you have any questions about rules or classes I would be glad to help. I also have a few aprons I can lend
out if you need to borrow one.
I personally like a smooth mullen mouth. Not to thick for a mini. Sometimes with a broken bit they have too much going on in their mouth and get behind the bit.
It is the Eastern Iowa Carriage Classic. It is an ADS approved pleasure show. Wire wheels are allowed. This is the link for some info and prize list.
http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/06_omnilistings/06EasternIA.asp
I saw the rules about posting horses for sale but didn't see anything on this topic. There is a new driving show in Iowa, can I talk about it and inform people it is there?
After use I wipe down with a damp rag. For deep cleanings. I use a powder detergent dissolved. I can't think of the name of it. Has a weird name and is cheap at Walmart. Wipe off all dirt and grime and then I spray with leather new and rub it in.
After it is dry I take a gloss black cream shoe...
I would start this training while in the long lines and not hitched. Stand and when he acts up, keep contact, say whoa and bop him on his side with the driving whip. He may freak out a time or 2 but will learn quickly. I do this while standing for quite some time. 15-20 minutes regularly. My...
I had a custom made harness at Carriage Driving Essentials in CA. Celine is super knowledgeable and I got it pretty quickly. A few things needed changes and that was done no questions asked and quickly. She carriaes many style and brands all custom made to fit your pony. I would not buy one off...