[drivingpairs] Re: Information and Advice Requested

Does Russ make these pony sized? Or are they light enough full size for the
pony/ies? I have four bay Welsh/Standardbred crosses, 11.2 and 12.2, but no
nice vehicle to drive them to.
My neighbor has a puddlejumper and it's very comfortable, I know. And, I
just found out they can be painted, or ordered already painted?
Anne
----- Original Message -----
From: "Merrie Morgan Stevens" <roadrunner-ranch@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2003 8:44 AM
Subject: [drivingpairs] Re: Information and Advice Requested


> Hi Bruce,
>
> I have no experience with Shetland ponies but my 12.0hh Welsh ponies do
> quite well in CDE's and are just a blast to drive.  I have a pony, Ruger,
> who weights aprox 550# who competes at the advanced level, he pulls 550#
of
> weight, a Puddle Jumper made by Russ Hardwick that weighs 251# and 300#
> worth of whip and navigator.  I have paired him up with his 3/4 brother,
> Ripcord, and will be taking them to their first training level CDE the
> beginning of August (then Henry Boyd Memorial CDE).  We will be using the
> Puddle Jumper for all three phases.  They are very green as a pair (and I
am
> very green as a pair driver) but they are coming along pretty nicely, and
> I'm hoping to move them up the levels over the next several years.  I
bought
> my Puddle Jumper new - Russ is a great guy to work with and he puts out a
> wonderful marathon vehicle.  I wasn't able to find a used vehicle that I
> thought was light enough - it had to be light enough for my single pony,
not
> just the pair - and it was difficult finding a maker who was able or
willing
> to try to make a very light vehicle.  Best of luck with your new driving
> endeavors.
>
> Merrie Morgan Stevens
> Ridgecrest, CA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Inch" <ouas@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 8:13 PM
> Subject: [drivingpairs] Information and Advice Requested
>
>
> > I have recently joined this list to find out more about pairs driving.
I
> currently have a 7 yo 14.2hh Welsh/Haflinger cross that I have driven
> extensively as a single, primarily for pleasure, although I have also
> entered some one day Combined Driving events with him.  I fear that his
> competitive future is severely limited by his absolute abhorrence to
water.
> > I also have a 2 year old American Shetland pony who is just starting to
> drive, and is an absolute joy to be around.  He has outstanding manners;
is
> stylishly gaited; and posesses a great work ethic.  I have been so
impressed
> with him that I amconsidering purchasing his yearling full sister to make
a
> future pair.These ponies mature at around 11.2hh, and weigh I would guess
> around 400# max.  Now come the questions:
> >
> > 1.  Are ponies of this size and type potentially competive in CDE's
> hauling a 200#  driverand a 150# navigator?
> >
> > 2.  Are marathon carts available for a pair this size?
> >
> > 3.  Even used, in the interest of keeping the investment down?
> >
> > 4.  What is recommended for a vehicle at the intitial training level?
> >
> > Some background on myself:
> >
> > 62 year old man with more than 30 years experience with
horses...primarily
> standardbreds, as a professional trainer and driver.  Still learning the
> nuances of driving an animal that is not bent on going 35 mph while trying
> to disengage your arms from your shoulders.
> >
> > Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Bruce Inch
> > Maine
> >
> >
> >
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