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Comment on Mousepad Trainers by Carolyn Aarup

Carolyn Aarup — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:44:07 +0000

Thank you so much for this excellent article.

Mouse pad trainers cause so much heartache for people on social media especially newbies. I’ve seen newbies be discouraged and leave certain fb pages that are supposed to be there to help people.

I believe advice should be given when asked and done in a kind way as to encourage drivers to improve. Unsolicited advice (e.g. an unsafe practice that could result in an accident) should be give in private; “adjust another woman’s crown without the whole world knowing”.

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Comment on Ask Andy by Sharan

Sharan — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 01:27:26 +0000

Andy what is a good reference source for proper hand signals to use while driving?

Comment on Talking to Carriage Horses by Hot Horse

Hot Horse — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 04:21:17 +0000

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Comment on Ask Andy by Michelle Alexander

Michelle Alexander — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:28:00 +0000

I have a simple training cart that I have been experimenting with whiles deciding if I want to get in to driving more. My guess is it was really for a 14-15hh horse I think and has a little adjustability so trying to make it work for my chunky 13.1HH pony. We ended up shortening the shaft lengthen by 6″ and seems a good balance except for the fact that the width between the shafts is too wide. I am thinking me might be able to bend the bars (Its metal) in to make it narrower but having trouble figuring out if its a good idea or the recommended width.

Any hints would be appreciated. Love your blogs.

Comment on Ask Andy by Alice Allen

Alice Allen — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 20:39:25 +0000

It appears that Perri’s Leather no longer carries the long lines you recommend. Do you have another source/product?

Comment on Ask Andy by Marie

Marie — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:14:28 +0000

When putting an equine to a single vehicle. Is it better to hitch all things on the near side, then all things on the far side or go back and forth say near side trace, far side trace and holdback nearside holdback, safety check, offside safety check, onto vehicle and go?

Comment on The Skill Of Being Still by Marie

Marie — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:04:04 +0000

Teaching our well broke to ground drive and ride, gallop jump, pony stallion to stand to be put to or have vehicle taken away, or to dismount, run up irons, loosen girth etc has been a VERY valuable lesson. He is distracted easily or should I say very aware of his surroundings, but not spooky (if that makes sense?) he’s not bolted nor scooted very far ever, but being taught to stand, gives the pause he needs to refocus. The driving training really reinforced the pretty good stand training he had to Stand like your hooves are growing roots into the ground, standing. It is odd that when he is tied to or facing a trailer, he screws around more than when he is standing open facing down the driveway. It is as if he can see more and stands better. Still we need to work more on standing when I am on the seat.

Comment on Warmup That Works by paintedhorsegirllm

paintedhorsegirllm — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 01:47:12 +0000

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Comment on Ask Andy by Liisa Mayo

Liisa Mayo — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:53:59 +0000

Hi Andy,
I have been following your articles for years and have really enjoyed them and gained from your insightful writing.
I am in the market for a new set of pair driving reins. Could you discuss the different styles? Pros, cons etc? I have the more “standard” style now but am considering the ? Achenbach? style, where the rein split is closer to the hand.
Thanks Liisa

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Comment on Account Questions & Answers by Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:47:34 +0000

Hi. Yes I ordered 3 lessons but one would not download it was half halt. Please help.

Comment on Baulking With a New Carriage by Anne

Anne — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:01:16 +0000

Thank you for sharing, my coach also gave advice: “work with softer reins or harness.” Sometimes horses need a little time to adapt to the new force or pressure on the reins.

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Comment on Ask Andy by Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 24 May 2023 01:23:19 +0000

Hello, I’m looking for protective vests that are designed well for carriage driving, might there be brands and styles that are recommended, comfortable considering the carriage seat back?