How to Harness; Part 3 - Setting Up the Cart

[@hettywainthrope253]

im living in ireland and the way they treat their horses and ponies here is a disgrace i wish we had horse men here just like you the way you treat your animals is just brilliant please keep on doing what your doing and teach as many people as you can your methods of doing things thanks for your videos and god bless you and your family good luck and keep safe always

[@susanbrown2909]

Think you should write some books Barry..for future generations on how to tack and tips,I know all horses are different,but basic tips,would at least be a reference for that training. Thanks Barry your knowledge is much appreciated.

[@makingastatement3885]

I have a question not for public post - please, email [e-mail]. Thanks!

[@Muttsrus-bk7yd]

No worries Barry and Mel, love the info. As soon as you put the straps and bar together I remember that that is how my grandpa taught me 45 years ago.

[@barryhook2]

Glad we brought back some memories - hope they are very happy ones! No Mel these days, she has moved on to 'pastures new' as they say, has her own videography business and is doing great. I'm Rhi and I do the videos and help train the horses now. You may see me about on them sometimes - if Barry manages to get hold of the camera!

[@Muttsrus-bk7yd]

@@barryhook2 U do a great job Rhi, keep it up and don't let Barry have the camera!! Yes they were great memories with my gramps, he and I shared a love of horses and he was so excited when I got my first REAL horse that was over 14 hands, I had her for 21 years and like Barry's roly was one of a kind.

[@barryhook2]

@@Muttsrus-bk7yd Thank-you! And ah that's brilliant you had such a good upbringing with your grandad and your horse. There is a logging video in production filmed almost entirely by Barry, so you'll have to let us know how that turns out!

[@jeanviarengo231]

picked up a harness pad with the quick release tugs. i didnt need them with my Amish style gig, however, that extra bit of safety, in case we were to find ourselves in a bad spot, does make me feel much safer - Just love all of your videos. thank you

[@Trondheimfjord]

love your videos - also because of the video and sound quality 👍

[@barryhook2]

We don't always achieve it but we do try our best, thank-you!

[@liannevandekamp6608]

Thank you very much for this information, just what I needed. The tape on the shafts is a brilliant idee.

[@cynthiaross8378]

Thank you so much for another superb, informative video!

[@DeeinNZ]

Thanks from NZ Team, I look forward to your videos, they've taught me everything I know and I hope to use your wonderful way of doing things on another pony one day.

[@dekadonut]

love your videos - so informative and easy to follow. I also like how you don't have someone at the pony's head as I presume a lot of owners and drivers have to harness up and drive on their own so don't have the luxury of having someone to stand at the pony/horse's head. (well I know I didn't always!)

[@barryhook2]

Exactly - we always train to allow one person to do absolutely everything by themselves - including letting off the wall, if necessary.

[@melaniekutz7549]

Very helpful Barry, thank you.

[@bunterslivingabroad9724]

Just found you guys! You are amazing and so helpful, which is very welcome to a first time horse owner of only 1 year and an ex trotting horse at that! 😂. Fabulous videos, love the Tuesday vids too could have done with a belly warmer today, for inside the house never mind outside 😂. Xx

[@helenbrown8572]

Brilliant set if videos Barry! Lovely horse 😊 I noticed the label on the harness was tickling him lol u can see he keeps trying to take a look 😂 *tickle tickle 💖

[@jolovesminnis]

I wish I could have a cuppa with you! Thank you from Colorado!

[@rossarmit9964]

Very good info , well done

[@virginiamoss7045]

Haven't seen any of your videos for a while; nice to find you again. Question: why is the pony's tail bound up? Doesn't it prevent him/her from attending to the flies? Why would you want to subject a horse to being unable to protect itself from flies?

[@KateRobinson1961]

Stops tail getting caught in the trace hooks

[@barryhook2]

If you watch our video on fitting the harness to the pony (same pony) Barry explains there why he's tying up the tail. On this occasion, it was to allow us to show you the correct placement of the breeching easier. However, we may also tie up the tail to allow us to see how the horse moves behind - for example to identify and avoid issues with brushing injuries. And also, as mentioned below by somebody else, to stop it getting caught up - although this would be more appropriate in a situation where a horse may be required to back up onto something, for example when logging, harrowing or ploughing. It is also possible for a horse to catch a quick release shackle with its tail and undo that! However, as you'll see on the majority of our videos, we normally tend to drive with the tail loose and unplaited.

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@barryhook2 - Thanks for the explanations. Lots to think about with horse and carriage.

[@keraliegroom2047]

What is a line of draft and why is it important to have a good straight one?

[@barryhook2]

The line of draft is the pull from the traces at the collar to the swingletree of the cart. It is important that it is straight as otherwise the horse is pulling at vectors. The best line of draft for the job can alter depending on the cart, collar and pony you're using. This might help if that explanation wasn't great! northwestdrivingclub.co.uk/balanced-draught.htm

[@jmburns470]

who do you buy your quick release from

[@jeanviarengo231]

I looked on Ebay -

[@bessmulholland5805]

I like 👍

[@brookbord]

what was happing to the ponys back leg? at 4:55 its like it was locking just watch there for a min . just wondering is all :)

[@barryhook2]

Yes, well spotted - Toffee has locking stifles. If you check out his driving video, we talk about it there.

[@brookbord]

@@barryhook2 wow thanks :) i dont have a horse so i dont know stuff like that but i enjoy watching and lerning and you are peaceful and enjoyable to watch and i can see why horses get on well with u. u seem to love them as they will show it back