ErikaS.
Well-Known Member
Well, I was getting a little discouraged when I first joined the forum because I had never really ground driven a horse before and I was having a difficult time teaching my mini. I had trained my step- daughter's pony to ride and lunge, but this was different. I wasn't even sure I could do it. I asked a few questons on the forum, got them answered, and gained a little more confidence to keep trying. And BOY has it paid off! I can ground drive Trigger in circles, serpentines, walk, trot, extended trot, canter. Now my only problem is he bucks a little at the extended trot and canter and I'm sure it's because he doesn't like the feel of the breeching on his butt. My neighbor, who drives Morgans, did adjust my harness so it fits him, so I don't think that the fit is a problem. I'm just chalking it up to inexperience and with more work he'll just get used to the breeching and stop being so silly. Looking into the future... I read about using PVC pipe to make a travois that I can strap to the harness so he can get used to poles/ shafts touching his sides before we even try the cart. Have you guys done this or is it unnecessary?
Thanks so much for your input. Training my mini has been so much fun; my day doesn't feel complete without spending some time with him. Some days all we do is itch each other.
Thanks so much for your input. Training my mini has been so much fun; my day doesn't feel complete without spending some time with him. Some days all we do is itch each other.