Driving Harness Collar Question
This message is from: Becky Schooff Hello All, I am purchasing a leather buggy harness for my short, stocky Fjord and trying to decide between a breast collar or a full collar with hames. I'll be pleasure driving along dirt roads mostly (a little bit on paved roads to get to the dirt roads) and on natural fields with some hilly spots. He'll be pulling a Haflinger size Pioneer Forecart. I'm a novice driver and taking lessons from a Pro. What has been your experience with breast collars vs full collars? Do you have any preference or advice to share about the type of collar to use on a Fjord? Thanks, BeckySue in Colorado _ Hotmail® has ever-growing storage! Don’t worry about storage limits. http://windowslive.com/Tutorial/Hotmail/Storage?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_Tutorial _Storage_062009 Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
SINGLE DRIVING HARNESS FOR SALE
This message is from: "jerrell friz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello Folks, I have for sale one single black leather/brass, harness. It was has been used on horses, 14-15 hands high. Condition is very good, never wrecked, or rebuilt. All stitching is good. Traces are slotted, and attach to the breast collar. [not adjustable traces] Includes reins, that are brown/black...Amish made. Pictures, and measurements available. Located, in the real, Northern Ca. Asking $500. Will put on eBay in a week or so if not sold on one of the horse lists. Regards, Jerry Friz, Anderson, Ca. For your security this Message has been checked for Viruses as a courtesy of Com-Pair Services! The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: driving harness ( for a fjord)
This message is from: "willowind" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> By all means CAMPTOWN HARNESS, by way of Dave McWethy now of Washington state,formerly of New Hamster. He knows fjords better than the back of his hand, has done all manner of driving from cross country to under the lights and scrutiny of big audiences. He has been working to create harnesses that are efficient,comfortable to the horse and good looking for quite a while and the harnesses are great. Of course we got the best part, personal (our horses!)fitting and visiting ( us ) with Pam and Dave, who we still consider friends even though miles and long gaps in communication separate us. We could not have easier, prettier harness ,just wish we had more time to train one of our youngest fjords to become part of a pair, right now we really have 3 singles. oh well, nothing new. Any way, the camptown bridles fit a fjord head much better than any others, probably would be great on a wide cob forehead as well. these are quality harnesses that I can see lasting a lifetime. Its too bad we have to keep so many sizes of harness for our center, all of them no matter how nice are much harder to keep than Camptown. good luck and have fun , Joanna
Re: driving harness
This message is from: Linda Lottie User <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For newSmuckers On 12/28/05 9:06 AM, "Larry Goss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This message is from: "Larry Goss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > I need either a used single driving harness or a new beta-thane driving > harness. Does anyone have an opinion (that is a funny statement on this > chat site) on where to get it? for a 14 hand, 1150 lb fjord. > Larry Goss
driving harness
This message is from: "Larry Goss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I need either a used single driving harness or a new beta-thane driving harness. Does anyone have an opinion (that is a funny statement on this chat site) on where to get it? for a 14 hand, 1150 lb fjord. Larry Goss
RE: Driving harness
This message is from: "Carole Cox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks Jean! You remain an inspiration to us all! Always have some good info! What do you do with your Fjords during this season? We think it is bad here with 3degrees F @ night. Sunny and high teens, low 20's now -depending on which thermometer you want to believe. I just checked on my little Haflinger girls and they are "bored" staying in all the time (only because they are new on this farm -that will change as they adjust and weather permits). I am going to try some of the other list members' suggestions such as apple bobbing to keep them occupied. Do you have an indoor riding/driving space? Thanks! Carole in Northern WV BA, BS, EMT-B A+, Network+, CIW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jean Ernest Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2004 1:38 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Driving harness This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would encourage everybody interested in driving to get Barb Lee's little book "Understanding Harness" I think it costs $15.Contact Barb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to order one. It is well worth it! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, clear and cold, -30F Warming and snow predicted tonight! Merry Christmas! >I think your point about pulling uphill is a very good one. The newer >harness can be lighter, prettier therefore replacing the aesthetic need >for pleasure harness. > >Thanks for your answer! I think this can be an interesting discussion >with a right answer only being in your own use!
RE: Driving harness
This message is from: Jean Ernest <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I would encourage everybody interested in driving to get Barb Lee's little book "Understanding Harness" I think it costs $15.Contact Barb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to order one. It is well worth it! Jean in Fairbanks, Alaska, clear and cold, -30F Warming and snow predicted tonight! Merry Christmas! >I think your point about pulling uphill is a very good one. The newer >harness can be lighter, prettier therefore replacing the aesthetic need >for pleasure harness. > >Thanks for your answer! I think this can be an interesting discussion >with a right answer only being in your own use!
RE: Driving harness
This message is from: "Carole Cox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think your point about pulling uphill is a very good one. The newer harness can be lighter, prettier therefore replacing the aesthetic need for pleasure harness. Thanks for your answer! I think this can be an interesting discussion with a right answer only being in your own use! Merry Christmas to the entire list. I love these discussions and really look forward to them. I learn so much and feel as though I have made some new friends. I still don't own a Fjord and am still desperately seeking a better job so that I can one day afford one. Currently, I am wintering and training two Haflingers. One is not yet a year and the other will be two in April. As some of you might remember, I was considering taking an older brood mare as well but the owners found a good home for her so it wasn't necessary. The weaning Haflinger is as big as the one approaching two and will be a real beauty as a fairly blond girl. The older is a beauty as well with a dark red coat -she will just not be as tall. They both have the almost white manes and tails. The younger had a very famous mommy -born in Austria and shown internationally -"Dorina". She was also the "poster girl" one year for the NHR and has a pin with her head on it. I had the pleasure of driving her once and even at eighteen is a perfect girl. Even as a weanling her daughter has good manners and sense. The story is, I will be able to pick between the two and keep one for the trouble of boarding/training them. How will I ever pick I hope to visit my first Fjord Farm soon. Star Sky is fairly close and perhaps I can even see Malcom Geist before he is sold. Anyway, thanks to all of you for your great exchanges and support. Happy Holidays! Carole BA, BS, EMT-B A+, Network+, CIW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lisa Wiley Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 10:02 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Driving harness This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carole, I use a light weight beta harness with collar and hames. It does not look like the typical draft harness. I drive a meadowbrook cart. My pony does very well in this type of harness. I find that they pull better especially up hills. Lisa Wiley Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connecticut State Director Ponies With Purpose http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/ponieswithpurposeinc/ http://www.geocities.com/summerct/horses.html http://www.geocities.com/summerct/Turnabout.html
RE: driving harness
This message is from: Cynthia Madden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lisa, I have driven Tank for years in a breast collar. However, at a Jeff Morse Clinic he recommended I try him in collar and hames due to the way his neck meets his chest. I finally did get a set and he is obviously happier in the collar. Unfortunately now I am waiting for the hames to be adjusted wider to fit him better. I think it depends on how your horse is built when choosing breast collar or over neck collar. My preference with my road cart is for a breast collar but if Tank needs collar and hames to move more freely and be more comfortable, so be it. Some vehciles are traditionally used with either breast or neck collar. That may also make a difference in your choice. = Cynthia Madden Las Cruces, NM [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/cmadden88011 ZCDC FJORD HORSE/DRIVING HORSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS! http://www.geocities.com/zcdc_nm Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com
Re: Driving harness
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Carole, I use a light weight beta harness with collar and hames. It does not look like the typical draft harness. I drive a meadowbrook cart. My pony does very well in this type of harness. I find that they pull better especially up hills. Lisa Wiley Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connecticut State Director Ponies With Purpose http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/ponieswithpurposeinc/ http://www.geocities.com/summerct/horses.html http://www.geocities.com/summerct/Turnabout.html
RE: Driving harness
This message is from: "Carole Cox" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think that the choice of harness largely depends on what you are pulling. Without collar and hames, you have a "pleasure harness" more suitable to a cart or carriage. If you are pulling heavier apparatus such as a wagon or farm appliances, a hames and collar type would be the correct choice. The hames and collar are more universal. I have seen Haflingers shown on cart with a show type collar and hames. If you are to show, check the restrictions of that group. I love to look at old pictures of horses in everyday use. As a firefighter, I was particularly interested in the ones pulling fire apparatus. I was surprised at how light the harness was! Perhaps for speed... I'm looking forward to what the more experienced folks on the list have to say about all this! Carole in Northern WV No snow, going to single digits tonight then back into the forties for the next week. BA, BS, EMT-B A+, Network+, CIW -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carol J. Makosky Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 12:32 AM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Driving harness This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lisa Wiley wrote: >This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I have noticed in most of the pictures of Fjords driving that people don't use >collars. I like to drive with a collar and hames. Does anyone use this type >of harness? > > > Hi Lisa, Most of the Fjord drivers that I know in my area use the collar and hames. In fact if I were to buy another harness for my Fjord I would go with that. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Re: Driving harness
This message is from: "Carol J. Makosky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Lisa Wiley wrote: This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have noticed in most of the pictures of Fjords driving that people don't use collars. I like to drive with a collar and hames. Does anyone use this type of harness? Hi Lisa, Most of the Fjord drivers that I know in my area use the collar and hames. In fact if I were to buy another harness for my Fjord I would go with that. -- Built Fjord Tough Carol M. On Golden Pond N. Wisconsin
Driving harness
This message is from: "Lisa Wiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have noticed in most of the pictures of Fjords driving that people don't use collars. I like to drive with a collar and hames. Does anyone use this type of harness? Lisa Wiley Turnabout Portuguese Water Dogs Connecticut State Director Ponies With Purpose http://www.angelfire.com/ar3/ponieswithpurposeinc/ http://www.geocities.com/summerct/horses.html http://www.geocities.com/summerct/Turnabout.html
Single Driving harness needed
This message is from: Misty Meadows B & B <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Does anyone out there have a second-hand single driving harness in good used condition that they would be willing to part with. Also starting to look for a metal four wheeled cart. Please email us privately. Thanks. Cathy at Misty Meadows B&B and fjords in Victoria, BC, Canada
Re: Driving a pair, Driving Harness, cant wait! DRIVING CHAT LINK
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello List! Im headed out to give the pair a work-out together... Its a warm, breezy day here in So. Calif. and perfect weather to play!!! We ordered a pair harness, Smuckers, russett with brass, from John Morgan/Morgan Carraige Works, and anxiously awaiting it ! I sure love the biothane one we picked up at Turlock auction though, for everyday use.Now if we could find a pair vehicle, looking for a cut-under dog cart or a bird-in-hand. Or, a compitition vehicle, with a pole and shafts, with enough wood on it so show in pleasure class, affordable! ( yea right ) I want to remind everyone to join PAV Aussie and I for Fjord Chat at PetsandVets Sun. night 9:00 Eastern time, horse room # 1. Our topic this week is DRIVING, and if you are just thinking of hitching someday, or already drive around you're own place, or farm or logg with Fjords, ( Joel, join the Chat set? I dare you! ) please join us for a live discussion about DRIVING! I heard about a tandom, random, ( 3 horses in line ) a quadram ( 4 !!! ) and a suicide hitch ( 5 ) on the CD-List this morning 5 ??? Cant even imagine it. A man with Welsh ponies does it back in the mid-west at shows. ( A little TOO much time on our hands back there, LOLOL Anyway, hope to see you all there! Lisa Pedersen PAV FJORDS! DBL TOOT TOOT TOOT TOOT TOOT. ( A suicide toot ) http://www.petsandvets.com/index.html";>PETS AND VETS http://volano1.suresite.com/petsvets/vcclient/horsechat.html";> HORSE CHAT ROOM
