Breaking a horse to harness

[Marnie]

Hi all, someone suggested breaking my cob mare to harness. It's not something I would do myself as I wouldn't know where to start, but was interested in any books, websites etc that might give me some info on what would be involved. If anyone has any suggestions, links etc I would be very grateful ?

 

[The Jokers Girl]

Barry Hook, hampshire
Loads of videos on your tube,great to watch. He retrains all the ones that have ruined through inexperience or accidents

 

[Orangehorse]

See if you can find a local driving club. The only thing about driving is that you need someone with you and also somewhere to drive to practice.

 

[NeverSurrender]

I've just done my shetland using Breaking a Horse To Harness by Sallie Walrond - to be honest a lot of it is also very logical!

 

[Rosemary28]

Local driving club would be a good place to start. It’s good to have someone experienced with you if you haven’t done it before. Where are you based?

Sallie Walrond’s books are great too.

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Hi all, someone suggested breaking my cob mare to harness. It's not something I would do myself as I wouldn't know where to start, but was interested in any books, websites etc that might give me some info on what would be involved. If anyone has any suggestions, links etc I would be very grateful ?

in the meaning time do lots of long reining

 

[Merry neddy man]

With lots of clear instructive voice commands.

 

[rabatsa]

Sally Walrond books are good. I went to my bookshelf for a look see and decided that out of the lot of them she is the most basic and easy to understand.

Your local driving groups will know who is good in your area and also who to avoid. Like with riding some who shout the loudest are not necessarily the greatest.

 

[Marnie]

Thanks all - rally appreciate the suggestions, it isn't something I am going to rush into but do want to find out a bit more