Driving people...which vehicle do you recommend?

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I am looking to buy an exercise vehicle for a young 14 hand cob.

It's purpose for the moment will be for off road use, mainly grass, so I'm looking at pnuematic tyres.

I like the look of the Bennington Fun Bug but this is beyond my budget, the Hillam Twino is half the price but is it as good?

The most likely purchase will be a Hillam 2 wheel exercise cart, do any of you use these?

Our lane is unsuitable for driving as it's a single track race track and also a sat-nav route for lorries. If I do venture out there I feel I would need brakes as there would be a lot of stopping and waiting and although this pony is very good, it's asking a lot.

I'd be very grateful for your thoughts, thanks.
 
try asking on Dragon driving you might get more of a response on their, they also have adverts of driving harness/vehicles etc too.
 
Are you sure you want pnuematics for off-road use- HDT marathons are done with solid tyres- pretty sure it's against rules to use pnuematics at outdoor trials ? The only pneumatics I have experience with are khunle exercise ones, fun bugs, made to measure shetland 2 wheelers and robinsons- getting cheaper down the list ;) Never tried a hillam although seen them about!
 
I think i would be going for 4 wheeler with a young horse, i find they are far more stable.

I have a 14.1 that i drive in a Jack Clyne vehicle, is very light and manuverable but doesn't have brakes, i do find though that Rog can easily brake it himself even on steep hills.

I bought it second hand from someone who used it to compete at BHDTA competitions.
 
Solid tyres are much better and the carriage will ride equally as comfortable as a soft tyre. Soft tyres are a pain and will not last as long.

Two wheelers are also better if you have a novice horse. They are safer as they will not jack knife.

I would go for a bellcrown, bennington as they are worth their weight in gold and are very well built.

There are some bargains to be found on Dragon Driving. I have just sold my Bellcrown suitable for a 13.2hh - 15.2hh on there for £500 - it also came apart to go in the back of an estate car and was very elegant looking, but strong and spent many an hour blasting across country! Had good suspension too, nice smooth ride.

Hope this helps. :-)
 
Hi,
I would recommend a 2 wheeler for a youngster, something light too and easy to jump off in an emergency! Again, recommend dragon driving. Good luck!
 
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