equestriansports
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Hi! My pony is currently off work and will be for quite some time whilst I get a saddle sorted for him. He takes everything in his stride, a bomb could go off and he's still be more interested in eating. He's very chubby, can feel ribs but still much larger than I'd like. Whilst I'm trying to get a saddle made I don't want to just leave him piling pounds on but I also don't want to lunge the absolute life out of him. I take him on walks in hand and do some ground work but I'm struggling to get the weight off without riding him. Today I had this bright idea of breaking him to drive. I've never driven before so would obviously enlist the help of a professional, the only problem is I have no idea where to look? He can be very nervous of new people at first so I'd like to really take my time doing it so it can be a good experience for both of us. He's a proper cob, built like a tank and has a back like a table. How much realistically would it cost for the harness, lessons etc? How long on average does it take to break to drive? He responds really well to the voice when ridden and lunging. Also, can I use a snaffle for this? He has a really soft mouth and I would like to keep it that way. Sorry for all the questions, just would like some info