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     peter edwards Member Username: Petere Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2011 |
Hi Dawn There is no reason why you cant start training him now handling showing him the world, gentle lunging mouthing and long reining all help for the future the more he sees as'normal' the less will scare him at later dates so take your time dont make him strain or pull but otherwise have fun it reduces time and cost at later dates. My mother is 80yrs old and still gets her ponies (sect B's) ready for the show ring as yearlings doing all the above and it much easier training them to drive at later date. | ||
| Patti Atkinson Member Username: Pattia Post Number: 67 Registered: 03-2007 |
Dawn - Welcome aboard. I'm also near Durham - 3 miles west of (and VERY long in the tooth). email if you want to pattixx@wits-end.myzen.co.uk (remove the xx) The roads just seem to get worse and worse, no one has any patience and drivers all think they can see round bends) but I think we are still better off than being 'down south'. Good luck with your new baby - exciting long term project. | ||
| Kathleen Upsall Member Username: Katastrophy Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hi! I'm near Durham as well, we're in a bit of a blank spot for training! Nearest instructors are Pat cooper, in Yorkshire, and Rosie Mould near Morpeth has just passed her UKCC, ill be going to her as she's closest to me once my welshie is back from his winter break. Meanwhile, my youngster is going to Andrew May in Biggar to be broken to drive- I started long reining him in may this year when he turned three, broke him to ride and he's off in January to be put too. The roads are hairy round here- where are you based? | ||
| Dawn Kelly Member Username: Saxon Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2012 |
Hi, I'm new to the forum and although I don't drive in competition I've had my little 13hh driving mare since a foal 16 years ago. She was broken at 2 1/2yrs to drive and then backed for the kids to ride. We've been driving her since although I've had no teaching so basically I've taught myself and not driven any other ponies during this time. Shes also done the odd little local gymkhana and pony club a few years ago before my kids got too big for her. We also have a little 12hh dartmoor and a mini shet who will both be broken to drive on the farm they are currently living. I've just got myself a little foal, EthelRed, who is hopefully going to get to around 15hh and I'm looking for someone who can break him for me when he is old enough. I am told he is 'trotter x with a bit of cob in 'im'.....I can't see the cob personally! As he's currently only about 4-6 months, not sure exactly as I have no idea where he originated from, I have plenty of time to find the right place to take him. At what age would a foal begin his breaking process? I'm in the North East, near Durham, so would be looking for someone nearby but don't mind moving him for a few months while he's broken. To be honest I'll need to save up for the breaking costs and that is why I'm looking now so I have an idea of where he'll be and a 'guesstimate' of prices. I'd be interested in 'proper' driving lessons as well in the meantime as I'm not very confident with driving my pony, even though she's very well behaved, due to almost being hit by a truck a few years ago! This freaked me but doesn't seem to have had much effect on my pony. I'd be interested in a little bit of competition if I weren't 'so long in the tooth'......lol. Sorry for such a long initial post but I get carried away with myself once I start!...lol Dawn |