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We're looking at getting a gooseneck trailer. We have a shortbed truck. Wondering if anyone has hauled their Jerald carts in back of truck somehow ? Have seen some fit them in front of the hitch, but not sure if that can be done w/ a shortbed. Besides on top of your trailer, where else do...

Would like some feedback for anyone that has used boots or shoes for their Minis for driving. I don't believe the build-a-bear shoes would work, as this is more long drives. Want to try them on one of our driving horses to see if it helps him. He has great, hard, dark feet, but has always...

I'm sure this has been asked before, but had troubles finding it. I'm gelding a 5yr old this next week, as he has a very "study" attitude. We just bought him this weekend and he is a nice horse w/ nice movement. But he can't concentrate on anything. He wants to fence fight everything and is...

How do they judge at Nationals? I think I've heard at one point, but forgot. With 3 judges out there they're not giving each judge's opinion, so how do they come up with the placings? I thought I heard it's computerized somehow??? Really enjoy watching the Nationals at home....although tough...

We recently bought a 4yr old Mini Stallion. He is refined except for his typical stallion neck. My question is when we geld him this Fall, does that help the cresty neck? Or it's not likely to change after gelding?

We've never had a problem measuring in, but it's always a worry of mine as our horses all seem pretty close. Of course we measure at home at least .5" taller than at shows. I've had a few people mention tricks or hints on getting the best measurement. The one I was shown was to run your...

Decided to try 3 of our show horses on Beet Pulp. I started out with 3/4 cup (dry) shredded and then soaked in water with their Stable Mix Pellets. I noticed a difference immediately. They were filled in over their topline, but also seemed to look more bloated. I reduced it to about 1/2 cup...

Looking for a cart cover for one of our Jerald show carts. Wondering if anyone has used the covers from Ozark with these carts and if it fits well? Or have you used another "off brand" successfully??

Looking for a cart cover for one of our Jerald show carts. Wondering if anyone has used the covers from Ozark with these carts and if it fits well? Or have you used another "off brand" successfully??

Have always wondered what happens when you enter a show (AMHA or AMHR) and have a horse that is really close to 34" and does NOT measure in. Do you get your entry fees back?

I know this is a very sore subject for a lot of people. But I would like feedback from those that USE checks for breed show driving. I am interested in your opinion between the side check and over check and getting the "most" out of your horse with these checks. What do you prefer? I know it...

A group of us are thinking of taking our Minis through a Christmas light parade. We will be getting lots of battery operated lights. Trying to get ideas of how to dress them and us. I know I've seen photos shared of Christmas parades in the past. Would love to see them and get ideas. We're...

I consider myself very cautious when fitting harness and cart to our horses. We are constantly checking, adjusting and blancing. So, was disgusted to find after body clipping one of our Minis to find a white hair pattern growing where the saddle would sit. I thought this was sweat marks, but...

We bought a Mini show cart yesterday and they had no idea what brand/make it was. It's not a Jerald and has no mark or I.D. on it. It has the large wooden wheels, which I've always loved. My husband keeps comparing the differences in the axles, thinking that would tell us what type it is. He...

Looking for a "wedge" for my seat. The ones with sides on it. Wondering if there are any available besides Driving Essentials? Or has anyone made one for themselves?

I drove my gelding in a Mini/Pony Pleasure driving class at our local Fair this weekend. It was so much fun. I started wondering how they judge this. Do they look strictly at how the horse moves/works and his manners? Do they judge the driver or turnout at all in these classes? Just...

We are trying to get a little more leg room on our cart. This is our wooden wheeled EZ entry from Silver Penney. Love this cart!! My husband is trying to decide if we can put a taller or additional block that sits "under" the eliptical spring. Has anyone done this? or know of it being done...

What type of obstacles have you seen/had in the Driving Obstacle Class?? The poles that are placed fairly close together that you back 1 wheel between.....any idea about how far apart that space is?? Trying to think of different obstacles to work on.

The wrap straps on my show harness needed to be replaced as an end of it had been chewed on somehow. The one that was sent is a lot shorter. I am trying to find another one in time for our upcoming show. My question is: If the staps are long enough to just make one loop around the shaft, is...

I saw some pictures recently of a road cart? This looked very similar to a show cart without the boot and big, wooden wheels. I really liked the looks of it. Wondering who uses the wooden wheels on their Jerald cart? And how does this ride? Wondering if it pulls well in some of these arenas...