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    Picking a harness

    Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! You have given such great details that are easy to overlook. I really cherish all of your help to this newbie!!
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    Best breastcollar for trails

    http://www.pequeacarriageshop.com/cartswagons.html This shop is in the Lancaster, Pa. area. These carts are beautiful and really nice! Depending where you are in WV you could pick it up and save on shipping costs.
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    Picking a harness

    jventresca that is one awesome list! Thank you so much for your insights and taking the time for us newbies! Is there a certain type of leather I should ask for or do the harness makers know what is needed?
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    Picking a harness

    Thank you for the insights! So if I would take harness measurements and tell them things like roller buckles, breeching etc. would that be enough? I am planning on doing country driving in fields etc. and small shows....can you make any recommendations on what all I would need to tell them?
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    Picking a harness

    Hi there, Sorry I've been off the site for awhile. I'm trying to decide if I should go ahead and get the carriage harness from Ozark or go cheaper for now and get one for training. Our minis aren't trained for driving. I'd hate to invest in a really nice harness only to have it torn up...
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    Picking a harness

    Oh how pretty...I love the color! I know you can't tell much from pictures but it looks like a nice leather. Is there padding/lining under the saddle? It looks well made to me but I'm a newbie. Thanks for the heads up about the carriage harness. I was hoping to find something that would...
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    Cart

    What a generous offer Jventresca, thank you. We're about 3 hours from Narvon we just happened to be up that way for a show. I had talked to John about ordering a cart a few weeks back and was anxious to see one up close. I wasn't disappointed. I've only heard good things about his carts and...
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    Cart

    Thanks for the good information about adding a brake. I've been in touch with Pequea Carriage Shop. He was the one that said a brake could be added and it was something I hadn't thought about. I really like the springs on their carts. A couple of weeks ago while in Narvon, Pa., I saw his...
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    Cart

    Wow, what a lot of terrific information. We are talking to an Amish cart maker. The one we are considering is an easy entry with wooden shafts and bicycle tires. He said that brakes could be installed and we weren't sure if that was something to consider????? We have two minis one is 34 and...
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    Cart

    We are trying to decide on a cart to drive on the trail and local shows. What do you recommend? Should we include brakes? We'd appreciate your input and thoughts for us newbies . Thanks so much
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    Yes, I have another clipping question :-)

    Help! I am new to body clipping. What are the best clippers to use? We have an older Wahl that we use for bridle path and other trimming of our big horses. I am wondering if I need something with a little more zip for a body clip. Has anyone used Andis Excel 5? If so, what are your...
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    Picking a harness

    TICA - You asked about using a wrap strap or a buckle down over girth. This can make a BIG difference! If you're only going to drive in a ring and planning to show in breed shows only a wrap strap is what you want. The wrap strap basically ties the shafts to the horse's sides. This can allow...
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    Picking a harness

    Oh that is fine PintoPalLover! Do you like the v shaped breast collar would be suitable for just starting? I'm thinking for the horse. Also, do you know if you need to use an overcheck for the AMHA/AMHR shows? Which do you use the sidecheck or the overcheck?
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    Picking a harness

    I started out with the pleasure harness (black) from Ozark and was very happy with it. I then purchased 3 of their carriage harnesses and sold the pleasure harness. Minimor, I was looking at the carriage harness from Ozark and really liked the look of it. What did you favor from the carriage...
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    Picking a harness

    Wow I'm learning more in every post...please keep the "two cents" coming! I am all ears and eager to learn.
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