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Post by jay on Jul 28, 2008 20:44:20 GMT -1
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Post by dollylanedales on Jul 28, 2008 21:28:36 GMT -1
Robinsons over at Wigan (Robinsons country leisure) do exercise vehicles and I know they do a Shetland size for £175. Our Tyson is 11.2 and fits in Shetland harness and carriage, so not sure about a miniature, but it sounds as though yours is a large miniature? You would probably need mini shetland harness as well.
Small carts for shetlands are very much in demand, so any second hand ones are usually expensive, and snapped up quick. We searched for ages before getting ours, and the lady we bought it off had it for Donkeys.
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Post by jay on Jul 29, 2008 7:18:39 GMT -1
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Post by cadeby on Jul 29, 2008 12:21:08 GMT -1
It's hard to tell from a photo as you can't see the quality of the stitching or the buckles, and it won't be english leather at that price. The main problem with leather for exercise harness is the dreaded CLEANING  Much easier to get something that is wipe and go  It does look cute though - especially for a mare (or a boy in touch with his feminine side )  |
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Post by dollylanedales on Jul 30, 2008 9:03:20 GMT -1
It does look a bargain price, and for a starter set is probably good value. My only concern is whether something on it would snap and cause an accident with your pony - hopefully not, but still, something to thing about.
I prefer the webbing sort, which is still cheap to buy, that you can put in the washing machine. We have had numerous sets of these, and never had a problem with it breaking. The only thing I do not like on those sets is the bridle as it never seems to sit as good as the leather.
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Post by clara on Aug 2, 2008 17:45:00 GMT -1
I would wait to read the books on fitting harness before you buy a set. If you take the measurements correctly you will know if the harness fits before it arrives. I thought it was a cute bridle but the back pad wasn't at all shaped to fit. Equally I think webbing made by a reputable company is much easier to maintain and much less likely to let you down. I would recomend tedman tedex as it is great harness to use as a basic set and I find it fits most shapes and sizes. You can measure your pony and call a supplier and they will hopefully send you the correct size. If you are intending to start a pony I would buy quick release snaps and parrot clips too as they allow you to get the pony out very quickly should the need arise. I think Sallie advocates leather over everything else but the use of quick release and ensuring you carry a knife safely on the carriage would be another solution. That said a properly (English or German or Dutch) made to measure leather harness is the ultimate but comes with a serious price tag!! Good luck with everything if you can find someone knowledgable to help you I would strongly advise you to do so. I know it helped Lucydales and it helped me with Mac too
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Post by jay on Aug 2, 2008 17:53:04 GMT -1
Thanks for the advice. I'll definitely wait until i've read the books before buying anything. I also think i might have found someone who can give me some pointers, so that'll be really useful
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