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     Samantha Jenner Member Username: Starlight Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2015 |
Hi Fiona many thanks for your reply. I understand what you are saying and having spoken to other people feel that you are right a four wheel will be too much. The pony has been used in trotting and has already managed to turn the two wheeler befor I could stop her. I am very novice and have experienced some problms that have caused me to loose confidence and the pony knows it. I have gone back to basics and the pony is long reining very well I am progressing to the tyre now. I take on board what you are saying and will stick to the two wheel that i have and get us both assessed and see where I go from there | ||
| Fiona Powell Member Username: Fionap Post Number: 387 Registered: 03-2007 |
Hello, Samantha, you don't say how expert you are nor how experienced your pony is so please excuse me making assumptions? It is generally recommended to introduce ponies new to driving with a two-wheeler. This is because it cannot jackknife - something that can happen in an instant and with potentially dangerous consequences. If your pony is already confident being driven, you are right that most four-wheelers are usually more stable, but they are heavier, more expensive, some are not well balanced without someone on the backstep and they need more maintenance. A small pony - under 12 hands or so - might find it easier to pull a light two-wheeler with two adults on board. If you are a relatively novice driver too, I would strongly recommend you beg or borrow a suitable two-wheeler and that you and your pony get lots of practice (and training) before you invest in a four-wheel carriage, by which time you will have a better idea about what carriage will suit your needs best. Time spent learning about driving and doing it safely is a good investment and I am sure that knowledgeable people in your local club or BDS will support you. Do you have an experienced driving coach or friend who can help you? If not, ask around at a local indoor driving event and, if you don't know many people, you soon will! (Find an event near you at www.indoordriving.co.uk.) I have seen many people rush into buying a four-wheeler which is too big, too small, too low, too heavy, the wrong width or just plain unsuitable for their needs - and waste a lot of time and money doing so, sadly. It's impossible to give more than vague and general advice without knowing what you want to do with your pony because what will suit a hopeful trials competitor won't necessarily suit someone who wants to do showing, trot down to the pub and take the family for drives or to rallies. I hope I haven't put you off! There are lots of helpful friendly people in the driving world near Bristol and lots of fun to be had! It is a good idea to talk to carriage makers and suppliers, such as Fenix Carriages, Rene Schoop, Bennington, who may have second-hand models and are relatively near you, and look on Dragon Driving but you might have to travel. Good luck. | ||
| Samantha Jenner Member Username: Starlight Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2015 |
Wanted four wheel carriage for 12.3 pony. I have just started in driving and feel that the maneuverability and stability of a four wheel carriage would be better. I have a limited budget of £1000 and would prefer the carriage to be with in a 60 mile radius of Bristol. Please contact me on 07768 232465 if you feel that you have anything suitable. |