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Wait... what is this? A new cart?! |
Mid-July I had the opportunity to attend a set of Driving Trials, since a clinic I had entered with Annie that particular weekend had been cancelled. In the end I chose to stay home for a variety of reasons - namely, the first being that I jumped on a once in a lifetime (or so it felt) opportunity to purchase the cart of mine (and Spud's) dreams for a pretty stellar price.
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A dang nice view! |
Months ago, I received a message from a woman who owns a driving store in Alberta. She had been keeping an eye out for a used Superlight for me for a few years now and lo and behold, a client of hers was selling a very lightly used cart for a reasonable price.
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Is he not the most fanciest, professional pony in the world? |
Ultimately, the driving trials would have to wait for another time. Which, in a way, worked out well considering there are stipulations on what drivers can and cannot do in trials and had I entered with our usual cart (a regular easy entry with bicycle tires), we would have been limited to trotting all of the elements, as cantering with bicycle tires is not permitted at these trials. It's a matter of safety, as bicycle tires are not as sturdy as metal carriage wheels.
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The craziest pone hair. |
Overall, the cart rides really well and is smoother than my old easy entry, but it is much heavier than Spud is used to pulling. I'd guess the Superlight is a good 50lbs heavier, which will take some getting used to and some careful conditioning to get Spud comfortably and easily pulling it.
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Driving in an open bridle - like the ol pro he is! |
It will take some getting used to - the weight makes it impossible for me to load into the back of my truck on my own and it is a bit wider than my previous cart. Despite this, I am beyond ecstatic to have a beautifully crafted cart and one that provides more comfort to both me and Spud!
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The dogs approve of the new cart too. |
This is so cool!! I love that your mini has a job and it’s fun to learn more about driving and how you manage him.
ReplyDeleteHe's so cute!! That new cart looks fancy, and I think it's so cool that you drive your mini!
ReplyDeleteHe looks so sharp with that cart! Love the crazy pony hair and the happy dog grins :) How fun <3
ReplyDeleteSo exciting! Spud is just the cutest, and he looks even better with his fancy new wheels!
ReplyDeleteOMG I love the teal reins with it. OMG SO DAMN CUTE I want a spud and a cart!! :) With teal reins!! HAHAHAH congrats!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I don't know much about this genre of the equestrian sport, but I look forward to learning more from your adventures.
ReplyDeletei love those electric blue reins :D
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