rcfarm Well-Known Member Joined Mar 24, 2009 Messages 279 Reaction score 0 Location Florida Dec 30, 2009 #1 Say you measure your horse and he is 42" from point of shoulder to butt. Is the norm to add 10" to get shaft lenght? Thanks Carol
Say you measure your horse and he is 42" from point of shoulder to butt. Is the norm to add 10" to get shaft lenght? Thanks Carol
RhineStone Well-Known Member Joined Nov 3, 2009 Messages 1,636 Reaction score 3 Location Wisconsin Dec 30, 2009 #2 The "industry standard" for big horses is 12". I like at least 8", but it depends where the basket is on the cart. You don't want your horse's heels hitting the basket/box, especially if he has a long stride.
The "industry standard" for big horses is 12". I like at least 8", but it depends where the basket is on the cart. You don't want your horse's heels hitting the basket/box, especially if he has a long stride.