Recent content by Sheryl

I didn't think about this, good point! I can see the merits of using a horse specific word! You know I already struggle between dog and horse training verbal commands keeping it all straight in my own head - to be quick with them! I can really see the merit though as you progress and compete...

That is great Minimor - thank you!

Can I intrude and ask a pony cart question? With something like the alpine or similiar pony cart - how long is it from the tip of the shaft to the back of the seat? If I was to haul it in my trailer, how much length is needed? I was considering a cart with removable shafts for ease of hauling....

Okay, thanks everyone. The problem I have with "haw", "Gee" or or others is I don't automatically remember them! The words left and right I can remember. I can see the value of using "left left" or "left hard" or something like that to mean a sharper turn. I can also really see the value of...

So, more specifically, when you are judged in a driving event (of any kind) do they expect you to use words for right and left and you are marked down for not using them?

I have always taught my horses to know, whoa, walk, trot, canter... and I use "easy" and "good boy" and a few other things quite regularly. I am training a driving pony myself, working with a "mentor" trainer. She says we should use words to mean right or left for driving. She uses "git here"...

I have bought and sold on eBay, not much, but an item here and there over the years. Most of the time it is fine, but i had an unbelievable experience as a buyer. I bought some boots from a lady - supposed to be a size 9. They arrived and were a size 5! I couldn't get my big toe in them, I...

Thanks for all the bling suggestions and all of your response! I will definately check out the suggestion to add a little fun to the harness. . I have been having alot of good sessions with this pony. I can't exactly explain why I had this little "breakdown" and started thinking I shouldn't...

Thank you, that is what i was looking for that I couldn't find! I knew small pony was somewhere in the 11-12H ballpark. If I am understanding this right, as long as he is UNDER 120 CM or 47.2 inches (11.3 H) he is small pony... woo hoo! I feel confident he is under 11.3 Your explanation...

Hi Again, I am the person who has the rescued "pony" bought at auction, of unclear background (story is that he is a reject from a local Shetland breeder, but who knows). I have posted here a few times about him because this is such a knowledgable group of drivers - appreciate the help extended...

Hi Again, I am the person who has the rescued "pony" bought at auction, of unclear background (story is that he is a reject from a local Shetland breeder, but who knows). I have posted here a few times about him because this is such a knowledgable group of drivers - appreciate the help extended...

You guys have given me wonderful resources that I never heard of and lots to think about! I have read each and every post and have started checking out the various websites and companies recommended. Thank you so much. I am getting very attached to this pony and am feeling committed to a long...

Thanks for that link, I had never heard of them. I intend to mostly pleasure drive, wondering if metal is more weather friendly then wood? Wondering if anyone has a G&S Road Cart? They look durable and weather resistant, but i have never seen one in person. http://www.gscart.com/atcart.htm

Hi, I know most of you drive minis, but wondering if you can share suggestions on a cart for a slender built shetland type pony? I rescued a pony from the killpen and he has done wonderfully in his training. He is so far only pulling a cart in the arena, but will be soon coming home where his...

Hi, I used to care lease a driving mini and first discovered this forum during that time. He has since gone on to competing in 4H with some children who are really benefiting from his experience and diminutive size. I in the meantime returned to horseback riding primarily for the last few...