Carriage driving clinic

Price S.
on 4/12/11 9:18 pm - Mills River, NC

It's a safety helmet with a sun brim. Probably does look pretty weird but does it's job.

Let me know when you are coming back and I will bring the big pony. She will give us a ride around the property to remember.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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RaggetyAnn
on 4/13/11 3:21 am

VSG on 02/15/11 with

OK, and I'll spring for a nice dinner on property, and the pony ride WILL STILL be the best part of the deal!

RaggetyAnn (I'm just a RaggetyAnn in a Barbie Doll world.)
hw: 216 sw: 200 cw: 156 dgw: 134 mgw: 124

lerkhart
on 4/12/11 10:16 am

RNY on 08/03/09

Price, y'all are just the cutest!!!
Linda

14.5 lost pre-surgery 5'1 1/2"

Price S.
on 4/12/11 10:32 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Thanks, I'm glad I am small like he is these days.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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Jody ***
on 4/12/11 10:31 am - Brighton, MI

RNY on 10/21/08 with

Price - I loveit! What a great picture.

HW-218/SW-208/CW-126/ Lowest Weight-121/Goal-125 - hit 8/23/09/Height-5'3"

Regain 30 lbs from 2012 to 2016 - got back on track and lost it. Took 8 months.
90+/- pounds lost BMI - 24 or so
Starting BMI between 35 and 40ish?
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Price S.
on 4/12/11 10:32 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Thanks. He's a blast to drive and we were having a great time.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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G.I.Jane
on 4/12/11 10:43 am

RNY on 11/19/10

Price,

He's a good looking pony! And you look fantastic.

Question about driving.... I have been considering purchasing a broke Fjord to drive. But I have NO experience in driving at all - and this would likely be something I would do to exercise the dogs prior to hunting season and off season as well. Just wondered how I would get started and what type of rig I would need for off-road driving. And if you have any suggestions on a starter pony (or horse).

You can send me a private message or whatever.

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Unknown.

Price S.
on 4/12/11 9:24 pm - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

Fjords and Haflingers are notoriously stubborn. Even when well trained to drive, they can take advantage of you if you don't know what you are doing. I would recommend staying away from those breeds as a first pony. A morgan or a crossbred would be a better option. There are lots of STBs from the track that are well broke solid citizens depending on where you are. My first driving partner was an OTT STB.
I would look for a biothane harness instead of leather for ease of care. And a wooden amish made cart. Do not get one of those metal pipe carts with bike wheels and expect it to hold up to cross country.
Are there drivers in your area that can help you look for pony and equipment? Helps to take a knowledgeable eye with you.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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G.I.Jane
on 4/13/11 10:44 am

RNY on 11/19/10

I am in Amish country here in Missouri - or close to it. My sister is a horse trainer, but lives in New Mexico, so not close. I don't know anyone who drives horses around here at all. Any breed that would be best to be an "only horse?" I know horses are herd animals and I would hate to have an unhappy horse.

I'd like to have a solid, well-broke citizen for sure!

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Unknown.

Price S.
on 4/13/11 11:11 am - Mills River, NC

RNY on 09/09/10

There are great Amish trainers and not so great ones. But their horses are pretty bomb proof and if you ask for a Ladies Horse, most understand that to be one that is very broke. They could certainly help you with a cart and harness.
I think any can live alone but not many would chose to.

66 yrs young, 4'11" hw 220, goal 120 met at 12 months, cw 129 learning Maintainance

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