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This is a little long, hope you don't mind. Skunk River HDT was another learning experience (I seem to have alot of those). I competed my Prelim VSE (Shay) and training level small pony (Lex). I will try and keep this short, but added a little detail for those who seem to like it. First off let...

You can never underestimate what a mini/vse can do. We just got back from Hickory Knoll CDE in Wisconsin. Shay (my mini/VSE) has been competing at Prelim level. However, they don't offer Prelim level to VSE's only training level. which means if I wanted to run prelim, he had to run as a...

Just a reminder for anyone in the Iowa area that wants to see what a CDE is all about. Skunk River CDE is happening this weekend June 22-24 in Ames, IA at 3G's farm. It is going to be a nice sized event with over 50 entries, training level through intermediate. There will be singles, pairs...

I was at the Black Prong HDT this past week in Bronson, FL and have to say that I was very impressed by the majority of VSE's showing there and overheard others (full size horse competitors) saying the same. I was navigating/grooming for an FEI/Advanced pony competitor, but got a chance to...

Has anyone used non-Jerald replacement wheels for their Jerald show carts? I need to buy some 26" wire spoke wheels for my new big B drivers and I really don't want to spend $450 on new wheels since I need to buy bigger harnesses also. Any ideas? Donna

I just joined the ADS and was reading the rulebook to get ready for this year. Boy was I totally bummed to read that a horse must be at least 4 years old to compete in combined driving and a mare can't be more than 4 months pregnant or with foal at side. That just wiped out both my driving...

How do you decide which overcheck bit to use? I had no idea there were so many options. I have seen the plain mullen mouth (straight bar), a U-shaped molded bit, a leather bit, a twisted wire (absolutely not ), and I have seen some even use a linked chain (looked like a curb chain to me). I...

I have a cart made by Wilform Buggy Works that I have some questions about. I can't seem to find them anywhere on the internet. Anyone know how to get in touch with them or any ideas? It is a cart that can be changed from a single to a team and I am not sure how the single shafts go. It came...

I bought this gorgeous wooden cart this weekend or at least I think it is gorgeous. I am petty sure it is set up for shetlands Is it possible to dowsize it for a 33" mini. I know I can get smaller wooden wheels for it. It has 30" on it, but could go down to 26 or 24". The shafts are 60"...

I have a mare that is due any day and has been progressing normally just like she does every year. Her teats have been pointed down and full, nice full bag been expecting to see wax at any point the last couple days. I check her this morning and her bag is noticeably smaller, teats are...

I am needing ideas on how to set up my new barn. It is a 25x50 three sided building and I am enclosing half of it for a stall area,. I will have a 25x25 enclosed barn with an attached 25x25 run in for the pasture horses. I am planning on a door between the enclosed area and the stalls, and...

Since I have yet to see the perfect horse ( except maybe Liberty's Miss Kentucky : ) , how does everyone decide who is acceptable to breed. I know its everyones own personal choice, but I have seen National Halter Champions over the years that have at least one if not many faults. So should...