is it very hard to brake her or will she be ok.she is a very good little pony and easy to do.
2006-10-12 06:36:24 · 19 answers · asked by lisa d 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You could start by getting or making a ground slide that you could pull behind the pony. It is like a pallet that gets pulle dbehind to see if they can pull a load & steer. Then I would graduate up to a small cart, maybe a one seater.
I have a paint that is 4 and we just got him to pull a buggy. He never had before but one day we hooked him up & after about 15 minutes of adjusting to things he pulled it like he always had. Good luck! I have been around a few ponies & they all seemed spunky. I hope you get it to work.
2006-10-12 06:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by staxi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Provided she is broken then yes you can start training her for the trap - but take it very slowly.
STart by just harnessing her in the stable to let her get the feel of the equipment on her back - then walk behind her using the equipment and the long reins etc - and finally attach her to the harness (obviously not in one day - over time!) and have someone lead her alongside walking - basically take your time - be gentle with her and dont push it.
Its very important all the equipment fits correctly and doesnt rub her. Good luck. xx
2006-10-12 20:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to get her going well under the saddle first in order to gain absolute trust. It sounds as though you are not too experienced so I would strongly recommend that you get this done professionally as if you rush her or spook her then you could end up with a very problematic pony.
2006-10-12 08:08:06 · answer #3 · answered by neogriff 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as she is already broken to saddle and bridle you should have no problem with a harness and trap, just take it slow, start with the harness and walk her around while you walk behind her with the reins on her back, always have the trap around her so she sees it smells it and gets used to it, having some one pull it along beside her helps.
Take your time, dont rush as you could spook her and she may never want to try again.
2006-10-12 06:50:35 · answer #4 · answered by Snakelady 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think you should get someone to break her for you or at least start you off. If you are unsure at this stage of how old you can do this then you would be better off with help.
Also, once she is broken you may need a few lessons on how to drive correctly especially as your daughter my drive her.
Apologies if I sound negative, it is not meant to sound that way. Hope someone on here can give you tips or may be point you in the right direction for help in doing this.
2006-10-12 06:49:54 · answer #5 · answered by futterbly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would recommend long reining for or sometime first as she will need to get used to having to move foward having someone behind her rather than a rider giving her demands. It will also give her time to learn about steering and space. In the mean time you will want to get her used to wearing a harness and then move on to get her to pull something like a tyre behind her, you will just have to see how she takes to it because they dont all like it.
2006-10-13 04:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by JandG 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take it that she is already broken into ride. Long rein her and some people attached tyres to ropes to pull with you walking alongside her. I would get someone who knows what they are doing to break a pony to drive. You could do it and teach her bad manners without realising.
2006-10-12 09:53:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The age isn't a problem, but the fact that you don't seem to know much about it is. You are better off seeking expert advice and help, as something going wrong during training may affect her for life - including the risk of injury to her mouth, and possibly to yourselves.
Contact your local equestrian centres to see if they have any expertise in this area, or if they know of someone locally who does. It is worth considering as she will give you both enjoyment and open up showing opportunities, but please do it carefully.
2006-10-12 07:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by debzc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you don't have too much experience in this field.
I would take advice from a professional, or at least someone with a lot more experience. If they can be on hand to help while you get her started then all the better.
Good luck
2006-10-12 07:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by KJA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi Lisa
Oh i got mad there at the guy that said just shoot it. I don't know much about ponys but i love anamils, I think you would know best what to do,,, good luck
2006-10-12 07:34:52 · answer #10 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋