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Karri Nadazdy
| | Posted on Sunday, 20 April, 2008 - 4:41 am: | |
I do this too. I only lead the horse in a halter and long lead rope. Because I drive by myself, I do wrap the leadrope around part of the carriage and then sit on it, and that gives me time to grab the lead if I need to, without it interfering with the reins. The only issue I have had leading a horse behind the carriage is that the follower tends to want to go beside the vehicle, because he can't see where we're going from behind. |
Maggy Barber
| | Posted on Tuesday, 7 August, 2007 - 3:31 pm: | |
We often do this, leading the second pony from a headcollar, and find it a good solution when several equines need to get out. |
Mike Watts
| | Posted on Tuesday, 7 August, 2007 - 10:57 am: | |
We've found it works fine leading the extra pony behind the carriage in a bridle or just headcollar depending on level of training. We only do this off road and with reasonably well trained ponies. We've taken a single behind the pair or single behind single and not had any difficulties. Evidently it's only a lowish level of fitness training, but it's something. No doubt a risk is the extra pony getting away, but not much worse than if you were simply leading it? (Obviously) we'd never tie the extra pony's lead rein to the carriage, the groom holds the rope. |
David Hewat
| | Posted on Tuesday, 7 August, 2007 - 9:54 am: | |
What are peoples thoughts on driving out with a second pony held by the groom behind the carriage. I keep 2 horses fit, both driven single, daily and it would appear to be a way to keep 2 going at the same time. I have never tried to do this and would be gratefull for your comments,experiences.
David |
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