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Post by beauradical on Sept 23, 2006 15:11:42 GMT -3
next year I want to show in a driving class with Beau, could the people who showed in it this year or know anything about it tell me what I need, like, can you buy the cart in greenhawk or some place like that? And the harness?
I love driving, Beau knows how to do it too, so I'm definatly up for it next summer if there is still such a class!
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Post by Eventing Bee on Sept 23, 2006 19:33:16 GMT -3
You can, they are quite expensive though. $500 or more... And harness is usually $200+. If you found something local it would like be a lot cheaper, or just borrowed it or whatever. Driving is really fun, I love it.
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Post by Upandover on Sept 23, 2006 22:11:38 GMT -3
E Bay, though you'd pay through the nose for shipping
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Post by beauradical on Sept 25, 2006 11:53:14 GMT -3
I never use e-bay don't trust it.
hmmm, I'm thinking I might take a trip to the saddlery and ask some questions. Is there anything specific I should ask for when getting the cart? Or do I just say a show cart or something?? I'm slightly lost!
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Post by beauradical on Sept 25, 2006 11:55:07 GMT -3
hmm, is there any sure way to use e-bay and not get scammed? Cause I actually might think about that after all!!
I can't wait, when I get this stuff every nice day of the winter I'm going to be just out driving beau around ahh I'm so excited! What were the 2 driving classes judged on specifically?
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Post by happilyeverafter on Sept 25, 2006 14:24:48 GMT -3
Aly- look for a reputable seller, one with a really high rating and lots of positive feedback (over 500!) Also, if you can find something within canada, that is better as you wont pay the charges for crossing the border.
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Post by happilyeverafter on Sept 25, 2006 14:26:40 GMT -3
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Post by ruth on Sept 25, 2006 20:17:18 GMT -3
Why don't you check with someone who was in the driving class in recent shows. They may know of something for sale or advise you where they purchased theirs. Kathy Lane from Adventure Farms in Grand Falls and John Trend both had driving entries in the Grand Falls-Windsor show last month. From the show pictures on the NTR website, their carriages looked really nice.
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Post by Andrea on Sept 25, 2006 20:23:14 GMT -3
They were both Johns
I'm sure if you hauled Beau out here he would let you borrow one of his carts for a class.
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Post by beauradical on Sept 26, 2006 12:32:24 GMT -3
exciting! I need one to use for beau to work in before the show you know, get him used to it again, he hasn't pulled anything in like 4 years, but Beau's multipurpose we can figure it out!
how do you transport around little carraiges like that, i Wouldn't exactly be able to put it in the back of my car. Anyone? I'll have to get kathys e-mail soon I suppose. Thanks!
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Post by Maria on Sept 26, 2006 12:44:04 GMT -3
I got an idea, how about you make a poster, saying your looking for a cart ( 1 seat buggy) and harness ( possible size) and post it around some of the tack stores and co-op!
Your bound to either find someone selling, or they'll find you!!!
I'd love to get into the driving as well, but our cart is kind of garbage, and our pony needs some practise!
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Post by Andrea on Sept 26, 2006 15:03:12 GMT -3
Well, to ship a cart around, you get a flat trailer. and put it on that, then tie it on.  I could give you John's number if you want. |
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Post by Champ on Sept 26, 2006 16:38:57 GMT -3
If you use Pay Pal you won't get scammed- pay pal has free buyers insurance.
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Post by happilyeverafter on Sept 26, 2006 18:22:44 GMT -3
Yeah- I just used PayPal for my own purchase and it was secure and easy! You need a credit card tho
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Post by Eventing Bee on Sept 26, 2006 22:57:50 GMT -3
You don't need a credit card for paypal, it's just easier if you do I think. But you can set it up through your bank account instead. Mine is that way.  |
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