[drivingpairs] Re: Information and Advice Requested
- From: "Merrie Morgan Stevens" <roadrunner-ranch@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: <drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 05:44:46 -0700
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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