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  1. xrdh

    Driving Trained Class B Mini

    I'm looking for an experienced driving mini 36" to 39" tall. Safe and sane. Doesn't need to be registered or show quality. Experience driving out in the woods (outside of an arena) a plus. I live in NE Washington state and offer a beautiful and safe home with driving experience and lots of room...
  2. xrdh

    Anyone have a Frontier Traverse for pairs?

    I'm considering buying a new four wheeled, CDE type carriage from Frontier called a Traverse. I plan to order the team pole and drive a pair of minis. Does anyone have any experience with that? What modifications will I want to make to it? My husband is a welder and really handy in the shop...
  3. xrdh

    Reg. mini mule driving gelding

    Jasper is a 7 year old registered miniature mule who is gentle, smart and talented. 32" to 34" tall. He drives, jumps, and excels at obstacles. He has never bitten or kicked anyone and he gets along well with my other minis, big horses and dogs. Jasper has never been lame or sick. He is all...
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    Highly reactive filly - training question

    I have a pony filly that I've started ground work on, in preparation for driving. She is smart and willing and has done surprisingly well, except she is overly reactive to SOME things. She was sold to me as a 9 month old because the owner said that she was too reactive to be a therapy pony...
  5. xrdh

    Steel or Aluminum for mini carriage?

    I'm having a little one person carriage built for my 37" minis. What are the pros and cons of steel versus aluminum? Is the lighter weight of the aluminum carriage going to affect how it can turn corners at speed? There will be no footman and I'll be riding out in the woods and on forest service...
  6. xrdh

    Driving in Shows - Etiquette and Advice, please.

    I competed in my first Open horse show this last weekend and a couple of things happened that I need advice about. First; while in a Pleasure Driving class of 4 ponies, one of my reins got stuck on my shaft. I didn't know what to do, so I did what I do at home - I reached forward with my whip...
  7. xrdh

    Reins get caught on shaft - help!

    My young mini mule is going to his first show in less than two weeks. He does great at home, but a trial run down to a neighbor's arena showed that he won't stand still for more that 3 seconds and he rubber-necks and gets his reins caught on the shafts - a lot! My harness doesn't have rings on...
  8. xrdh

    Harness Lining Options

    I hate the thick, fuzzy, and hot removable pads that are so common under mini's breast collars, saddles and girths, but since I cross country my mini I feel that I need something to ensure that he isn't getting rubbed. I don't want bulky or hot materials, though. My harness is fine for a show...
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    Versatility Class unharnessing advice, please.

    Does anyone have any advice on how to quickly unbridle and unharness a mini in a Versatility Class? In what order is it best done? Who does what? Does the helper just hold the horse, or does he also undo everything on his side? How do you change from the bridle to the halter safely? And, lastly...
  10. xrdh

    Anyone ever modify the suspension on their cart?

    I bought two used Easy Entry carts - one with expanded metal and one with wooden slats. My husband is pretty handy, and a welder, and is helping me modify and upgrade one of the carts (the wooden slat one) to make it safer and more comfortable. I've already shortened the shafts; moved the...
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