[drivingpairs] Re: pole length

I have a telescoping pole so I can pull it out for dressage and push it in for 
hazards.  Not an option you will find on a wood carraige but you may be able to 
have someone make a metal pole to work.

Not sure about the width of the Eagle (this goes on wheel track not body) but 
the marathon carraiges are more definately more compact.  I'm no expert on pole 
length but I'm sure you can inquire of any carriage builder.  If you bought it 
new- I would go back to the Stoltsfusses (SP) and ask for it to be replaced. 
 In addition to body length, perhaps you can measure the stride at the longest 
in some footprints for a more accurate fit.       

Robyn Cuffey <robyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>I drive a pair of Standardbred mares in an Eagle and am still trying to 
>figure out the best pole length. They have a very long stride so that if 
>I try to get them close, thinking hazards, I worry that they will hit 
>the wheel, which they have. If I snug up my breeching to stop the 
>carriage sooner and do any real mileage they end up with rubs. I use my 
>brake a lot to keep the wheels away from their feet. Is the Eagle wider 
>then the steel marathon carriages?
>Thoughts?
>  Robyn
>
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