Reference material for my daughter

[Jennywashere]

Does any one know of any sites with photos/visual reference of properly fitting harnesses and carts. We have found quite a few that tell whats wrong with the fit but don't show how it would look right. Also a photo of a harness with breeching and breast collar with all the parts labeled. She is really getting into driving and is trying to put together a note book of every thing she learns or should know and this would be really helpful.

 

[RhineStone]

ADS has a wonderful harness chart. I don't know if they will send one to non-members, but the membership is well worth the cost, especially the Junior membership. Here is the website www.americandrivingsociety.org. It is a great way to learn and network with other drivers.

Myrna

 

[Sue_C.]

Regency Performance Miniatures has a very good site with good photos and information.

Regency

 

[happy appy]

Here's a page.

http://www.americandrivingsociety.org/Forms/Harness%20Safety%20Checklist.pdf

 

[hobbyhorse23]

And take a look at the "Best Of" forum on LB- there's a thread called "Pet Peeves" that covers a lot of what she's looking for! You might also consider purchasing "The Essential Guide to Carriage Driving" by Robyn Cuffey and Jaye-Allison Winkel as that's a GREAT book with pictures of things too tight, too loose, and just right along with descriptions of different kinds of harness setups and driving and what is proper and safe for each.

There's also a small booklet somewhere on Amazon with a picture of a mini harness saddle with green trim on the cover...can't remember the title but that's by the lady who started that Pet Peeves thread with a little help and editing by yours truly. It's pretty accurate and all the pictures are of minis.

Leia

Edited to add- ah-ha, found it! Step By Step Guide to Training Miniature Horses to Drive

 

[Jennywashere]

Thank you for all the info we are off to a great start. First show this weekend but she's only doing halter stuff not ready for driving yet.