I'm so pleased with my young horse, I have to tell someone! I was reluctant to start him pulling until he is 3 in the spring, but some experienced horse people told me moderate work in the light sulky would not hurt him.
I have been in the sulky behind him 4 times now, and he is going so well!! Today we went in the back pasture and he had to work pretty hard, especially his hind end, as there are mild grades. We are only walking so far, which I was told is actually harder work for a horse than trotting. The scary shadow came up beside him on the way home, but he handled it very well. We only went about 3/4 mile, then unhooked and did a few line driving excercises.
He stands very nicely for harnessing, is turning comfortably in the shafts, and has a good whoa. I haven't used any checks on him, or blinders yet. He seems to have a naturally nice headset.
I have been in the sulky behind him 4 times now, and he is going so well!! Today we went in the back pasture and he had to work pretty hard, especially his hind end, as there are mild grades. We are only walking so far, which I was told is actually harder work for a horse than trotting. The scary shadow came up beside him on the way home, but he handled it very well. We only went about 3/4 mile, then unhooked and did a few line driving excercises.
He stands very nicely for harnessing, is turning comfortably in the shafts, and has a good whoa. I haven't used any checks on him, or blinders yet. He seems to have a naturally nice headset.