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I am thinking about purchasing the hyperbike for Jack this summer. The smart cart is just a little too heavy for him to pull up and down the hills in Alaska. I currently have the Comfy Fit harness with quick release for my marathon shafts. Will my current harness set up work for the hyperbike or...

Hi Everyone, I have not posted in quite a while but I just had to post some photos of my boys first horse show in Alaska. At our local fair the ASQHA (Alaska State Quarter Horse Association) puts on a small show and they have a pleasure driving class. Jack did great! He got first place out of...

We have a small local show coming up in June. I have my outfit together and my apron but I need to focus on my pony. In the past he was body clipped, razored, flat ironed and shaved within an inch of his life and he hated every minuate.LOL I call him my little miniature man he does not want to...

I purchased a driving apron over the winter and I am not sure if it fits correctly. I am a pretty small person but the apron does not meet completely in the back. When I sit down you can see a gap in the fabric. Is that normal? I contacted the maker and was thinking about requesting additional...

I have never shown at a driving show before so I am not sure of all the details. We have a very small show here in Fairbanks in August that has a driving class. They had one entry last year. LOL I would love to show my little horse this year if I can get him ready. He had been driving for about...

I have a little 8 year old Stallion that seems to have kinda a crest issue. He has a dense heavy mane and his mane kinda pulls his crest to that side. I did notice this when I purchased him but they said he was a breeding stallion and that was normal to have a cresty neck. I bought him because...

What is the point of using an overcheck? If the horse ducks his head down can't you just correct him with a firm hold/bump with the reins? The only times I have seen an overcheck used it seems like it would be very unnatural and uncomfortable for the horse. Why is it required in the breed shows...

I love all the postings about the HyperBike. I think it looks like an awesome option and hope to own one in the future but I was wondering if you are more at risk of getting kicked by the horse if they act up? I am sorry if this is a dumb question it just looks like from all the photos you are...

Hi Everyone, I was wondering what should your wear to show a Western Country Pleasure horse while driving? What should you wear for halter classes? What would you wear for a small open show? What do people wear for CDE's? When do you need an apron? We have a small open show that happens every...

I am still working on fitting my harness and this is my second set of photos for review. I adjusted the breast collar and the breeching. I lowered my cart and raised my shafts. It is quite a bit better than my first drive but my traces are still interfering with my breeching when my pony moves...

Hi Everyone, It finally stopped raining for a few hours here and I was able to get my new Mini/Shetland hooked for the first time. Please take a look at all my photos and help me fit my harness. We did have to punch 3 holes in the traces so they would fit the new cart which now makes them stick...

I purchased the Smart Cart with the marathon shafts and I went to hook up my Mini last night but had a few questions about some of the fittings. His trainer in CA was driving him in a regular Easy Entry cart and did not seem to have a problem with the trace length. I tried to hook Jack up...

Hi Everyone, We just got our Mini "Jack" to Alaska last week and he is settling in nicely. I have long lined him down our roads a few times to get him used to his surroundings before I hook him to our new cart. Every time we go out it seems someone has loose dogs and they always come running...

I was hoping someone could give some advice about how to harness your horse safely by yourself. I have only harnessed a horse a few times and always had assistance but that will not always be the case at home. I have watched a few videos but they usually have a header so I was hoping someone...

I was hoping someone could recommend a few good resources that would give me a good safety and show etiquette foundation. If you know of any good books, magazines, videos, websites ect please let me know. Thanks, Kelly

Hi Everyone, I have my cart selection down to the MiniCrown by Bellcrown and the Pacific Smart Cart by Pacific Carriage Company. I have my husbands approval to pick either cart and originally the Mini Crown base price of $1795 was the only cart that was in my price range but after adding on the...

Hi Everyone, We finally got a chance to meet our new horse Jack and he is awesome! We got him the Comfy fit harness and it seems to fit him well. Please take a look at the photo and let me know if you see anything on the harness that needs to be adjusted. This was my first time driving and he...

I am hoping someone can give me recommendation for a fly mask with ears that could protect my new B sized mini from Mosquitoes. Someone already recommended the Schneiders Heavy Duty Comfort Fit Plus and I was wondering if anyone has experience with this brand. She lives in Southern CA where it...

I am purchasing a new horse and harness and I need to get him a bit. His current owner is driving him in an O ring jointed Aluminum snaffle. He seems to have a very gentle mouth and I want to get him something that will be comfortable for trail driving. I am thinking about getting a jointed half...

Hi everyone, We live in the Fairbanks Alaska area and everything up here is just crazy expensive! I am in the process of getting my first Mini horse and I am trying to buy him a little custom trailer so he can ride in comfort and style. I found a great guy in Corunna, MI 48817 that builds these...