Driving Gear?

[Dizzy socks]

Does this sound like a comprehensives set of driving gear (for 1 Shetland)?

Does this sound like a comprehensive set of gear?

BRIDLE
Noseband
Browband
PAD
Girth
BREASTPLATE
BREECHING,
CRUPPER
REINS,
TRACES

 

[rara007]

Yup, though it depends how much you want to split it up as theres a lot of parts to some of those parts, and if you want any extras like a gullet strap or kicking strap. I assume trace carriers will be on the breeching? And the collar or girth will have the false martingale?

 

[Dizzy socks]

I dunno! Novice driver going to have a look at them today. What sort of questions should I ask?

 

[Littlelegs]

Have a look on-line for a new set, & print off a picture, or save on your phone, so you can check the parts are all there.

 

[cundlegreen]

You haven't mentioned the belly band, which is needed to keep the shafts on the pad, although it should be part of the pad setup.

 

[EPRider]

If you are to be driving a two wheeled vehicle the backband should be a sliding one. If it is a four wheeled one it should be a fixed backband.

 

[lazybee]

Have a look here for harness sizing http://www.benningtoncarriages.co.uk/home/zilco-harness

I use a sliding back band for 2 and 4 wheelers. It's best to always go for a sliding back band so you can use on either. You must have the sliding type for 2 wheels or the saddle will rub. You might need blinkers (depending on the pony) If you don't know what a sliding back band is, it's the strap that threads through the top of the saddle connected to the tug loops. It should slide freely to allow the shafts to move without moving the saddle.