Combined Driving photos

[CheyAut]

Some pics from a recent ADT (here in Az, our ADTs aren't "Arena Driving Trials" as they're more similar to an actual CDE, but without the marathon (and much less formal)... so we call them "Arizona Driving Trials"). Hubby took these pics of me driving my mini, Chili Pepper, in prelim, and me driving my Fell pony, Harley, in training.

This will take multiple posts...

Haha, hidden mini!

I've never seen this bridge used in the competitions, but it's fun to drive over

 

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[Zipper]

What great pictures. I love your cart on the second set of pictures. What is it called?

 

[LittleRibbie]

I love your pictures and I love your Fell pony. How big is he?

Ive gotta say though....driving like that sure makes for a lotta cleaning of your carriage/cart and harness....the one thing I HATE!!

Thanks for sharing what looks to be an awesome, fun day!!

 

[Jetiki]

Thats the one thing about synthetic harness you can just hose it off and use soap and water so it doesn't take as long as leather harness.

Karen

 

[~Lisa~]

Wow great pics looks like a great time and love the fell pony!

 

[CCC]

What great pictures! looks like such fun! we have nothing like that around here! your cart you are using with your Fell is sooo neat!

 

[HGFarm]

Oh boy, more fun pics from Jess. Those are GREAT!! Where was that?? And I too LOVE the Fell pony!!! He is like a mini Fresian! What a cute guy!

 

[ShaunaL]

Your Fell pony is so gorgeous and your little guy looks so fun and willing

Thanks for sharing, I love seeing driving pics

 

[Carriage]

Very Nice Jessica.

We have been keeping an eye on AZ events through Cheryl. Heard that Steve had an exciting ride....

Bb

 

[wingnut]

How cool! That looks like a lot of fun! I'm jealous! Cannot wait to start doing that with my girls

 

I have a training session scheduled for tomorrow....for me, not the horse

And now I have to go look up Fell ponies.

 

I see you have both Friesians and miniatures...have you heard about the opening scenes of the new Fox show "Wilde" something or other? They had a mini and a Friesian in the scene. I think I found it more amusing because of my interest in minis because the show really was a snore other wise

 

 

[hobbyhorse23]

I know I said this on FB Jess, but Chili looks like he's really learning to use his hind end. Kudos to you!

Leia

 

[ClickMini]

I know I said this on FB Jess, but Chili looks like he's really learning to use his hind end. Kudos to you!

Leia

Leia, I noticed the same, and was going to comment on it. Chili looks really great in some of those pics. REALLY great. You are doing a great job with him! Not to take away from your Fell, who is as cute as they come.

 

[Kim~Crayonboxminiatures]

I think all of you look great! Looks like fun! I love to see Minis working and your boy looks great!

 

[CheyAut]

I discovered a way to see I guess threads I've posted on and shows which ones I haven't read... and wow, this is old, but I'm sorry I'm just now seeing the replies LOL!

Zipper, it's a marathon cart, VERY common in CDE (not so with minis, but ponies and horses). Harley's is a Pacific Carriage Dartmoor.

LittleRibby, Harley is 13h. Good riding size for short me (my favorite riding height is 13.3h, but with his width/bulk, 13h is great!)

Laurie, that's at the Atonna's in Paulden.

Everyone else, thank you!

 

[hobbyhorse23]

Just wanted to say this photo in particular is really cool. Love the combination of the billowing dust cloud, the splashing water and the sunlight hitting both!

Leia

 

[Reignmaker Miniatures]

Darn those pics sure made me impatient for summer. 'sigh' I was surprised to see it so dry there 'already' until I got to the post about it being an old thread lol. I was making plans to move to Arizona and see something besides white hills of snow.

Anyway, your horses both look great, love the Fell too, like the others said, and I was really impressed with Chili's way of going. He's really using himself in some of those pics.