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Michael Lithgow
| | Posted on Sunday, 28 June, 2009 - 10:24 pm: | |
Kate - sorry it has taken me a little time to respond but I had not got around to getting a login! We currently drive with a Dartmoor 11-3. She has already competed in a local event and taken part in BDS drives.She is very content in a 4-wheeler and Gillian on back step. Very strong but willing ponies. I would strongly recommend them as a 'starter pony'. You have quite a choice from pure bred through to SR1 and 2 as well as Dartmoor Hill Ponies. |
Kate Newman
| | Posted on Tuesday, 9 June, 2009 - 10:56 pm: | |
Hi, thank you for your comments. As you say who would advertise their weight on the net :o)! You have given me something to think about, I had the idea of about 12hh in my mind, it would mainly be just going around the lanes and local villages with possibly some tracks which are fairly smooth. I was thinking of looking for something like a Dartmoor pony?! |
Fiona Powell
| | Posted on Tuesday, 9 June, 2009 - 9:56 pm: | |
Hi, like Duncan, I enjoy driving ponies. You don't say what you and your husband weigh (who would?) but if you just want to pootle gently on the road and on smooth tracks in a two-wheeler, a good fit Shetland can do the trick.
If you had a low exercise cart it'd be easier for you to get in and out of and you can still see where you are going. The cart's also lighter in weight for you to push around.
When you go over about 13 hands, personally I prefer a higher vehicle - harder to get in/out and a little heavier to handle, perhaps. If you have a low cart and a big horse you don't get much of a view!
A well-trained pony of around 12-13 hands could be just right (who says I'm biased?).
Again, harness is heavier for bigger horses, higher to reach, etc. too.
Hope these are a few useful thoughts? |
Duncan Seth-Smith
| | Posted on Tuesday, 9 June, 2009 - 8:38 pm: | |
Hi Kate
I'll start this off but there are pleanty of more experienced people that can give you their thoughts.
I drive a 13hh mountain and moorland type who has pleanty of muscle [and belly]. He pulls a 4 wheeler with 20st of whip & groom, but we sacrifice finesse for power.
We compete indoors in the winter and outdoor one day events during the summer. A 13 mile drive is the max we have done in one go with no problems.
You will get bitten by the bug so plan for the day when you want to compete at club level - make no mistake it will happen.
Good luck |
Kate Newman
| | Posted on Tuesday, 9 June, 2009 - 5:16 pm: | |
Hi, can anyone help me? I have been riding for over 20 years and following heart surgery 2 years ago would like to look at getting a driving pony instead of a riding horse. I am looking for a pony that would happily pull myself and my husband in an exercise cart. At the moment I am just looking for something to do pleasure driving with. The trouble is I have no idea what size pony I need to comfortably do this. My only driving experience is from driving pacers 10 years ago. Can someone please offer some advise? |
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