Can I switch the shafts out?

[tracerace]

Hi everyone. It's been ages since I've checked in here. My mini boarders left about a year ago and while I still have 2 ponies, my focus was on my STB and some TB fosters for the last ocuple years. Things have slowed down and now...my STB is retiring and I am shifting my focus to driving the 40" Thellwell style Shetland gelding now.

I have a horse sized easy entry cart with 24" whels. Can I switch out the shafts for pony sized? And if so, where do I order some? As I type this I realized that I live near Shipshewana Cart and Harness so I can call them....but in the meantime, is this possible? I did internet searches but just kept coming up with carts. No shafts that were sold seperately.

I am hoping this is possible because there is no money to buy another cart

. AND...I have a 53" POA who is in line to learn to drive so it would be super if all I had to do is switch the shafts and wheels if necassary.

Oh, it is a 40" wide seat.

Thanks for any advice!

 

[tracerace]

Well, I just found the answer by calling our local dealer (I was anxious when I posted last night!). He said we could buy pony sized shafts, "or just cut them down to 60". I'm not sure which I'll do.

 

[Keri]

Yep, lots of EE type carts can be switched out (tires and shafts). Tons cheaper than buying a whole new cart, but a pain if you are driving two different size horses at the same time.