Christie
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Are there any tips or rules or customs/traditions as to whether you decide on Stainless Steel or Brass. Does the color of horse play in the decision? I know the metal hardware/accent on the harness and cart should match. I like the look of brass, but I know SS is less maintance. Any other considerations? This forum is making me more careful in all my decisions. That's a very good thing!
I'm hoping to purchase my training cart and possibly a harness soon for my B mini & Shetland. I bought and just arrived a used harness this week. It will be fine for some light work but only after I take to a harness shop for some big remodeling. The harness is very worn. Pictures sure don't show wear on leather very well.
I need my pony training cart to have a bench seat. I need to it be a everything cart for a while. Otherwise I would be getting another Heindl training cart.
My B mini will be going to a local trainer. My equipment will be going with the mini, the trainer prefers a bench seat and basket cart. I'm traveling to Millersburg, Ohio area tomorrow to visit some cart and harness shops. Probably just going to further educate myself but also prepared to buy or order if the right equipment is found.
When I sold my pony equipment a couple years ago ( after the ponies left), I had and sold a Lutke bitting rig. If only I knew I would need it again. I don't think I'll ever sell equipment again even if all the horses ever move on again.
The bitting rig now available at Lutke is beautiful but comes with a big price. I don't need one so nice to train one horse. I saw one that looks nice at Chimacum. Does anyone own the bitting rig? pros/cons?
So many decisions!
Christie
When I sold my pony equipment a couple years ago ( after the ponies left), I had and sold a Lutke bitting rig. If only I knew I would need it again. I don't think I'll ever sell equipment again even if all the horses ever move on again.
So many decisions!
Christie