Bry into harness

[Bobbin]

I have decided to put Bry back into harness, I believe she is already 'broken' to drive although won't have done any for a good few years, at least 3. With this in mind I want to just break her to harness as though she hadn't been driven before. She is already a pro to longrein so I am ready to go onto the next step which I assume is trying her in harness and blinkers. I am looking to borrow a harness to start with, just to make sure she will be ok with everything first.

Can anyone give me any tips on how to go about this whole thing.

 

[Esther.D]

You sound like you are on the right lines - as you have said assume she is a complete novice even if she isn't. Best suggestion I can give (as you seem to be on the right lines) is to get hold of Clare Wigmore's Breaking to Harness (I think that is what it is called) DVD - very good step by step instructions. If you don't want to shell out on anything at this stage then order Sally Walrond's 'breaking a horse to harness' from the library on inter-library loan!

 

[Bobbin]

Thanks Ester, am very excited, I think she'll make an ace driving pony....but then I am biased.

 

[Peanut]

Looking forward to hearing her progress, and pictures of course!