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How
can I become an MDS volunteer?
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What
type of horse should I buy?
Any horse will drive, so the criteria falls on your
needs. There are many factors to consider when buying
your first horse. Are
you a beginner? The temperament and size of horse
you need are considerations.
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Which
is better, a 2 wheeled cart or a 4 wheeled carriage?
Safety is the first factor which must be considered
when choosing what type of vehicle to drive. I recommend
a two wheel cart for beginners. Reason being, where
the horse goes the cart goes. Driving a four wheeler
is like driving a 18 wheeler; there are two separate
paths of travel. Prices vary from area to area. For
most horses an easy entry cart is fine if you do not
plan to show. If you plan to show get a meadow brook
type cart.
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I
have a horse already. Can he be trained to drive?
Most likely yes, kickers must be corrected first,
unless you are preparing for a pair of dentures! Plus
you should always have a helper, and you do not want
them injured.
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Where
can I buy a driving horse?
We usually have them, check the For
Sale page.
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Can
retired track horses be trained to become pleasure
drivers?
(standardbreds)
Yes, with a certain amount of retraining and depending
on how well they drove to start.
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How
much will it cost me to start driving?
Good driving horses are in high demand, figure to
spend a thousand dollars over the cost of the same
horse not broke to drive. Drafts are considerably
less. But you will pay more for tack and keep. A decent
new leather pleasure harness is far superior to nylon.
If you take care of it, it will last you twenty years
or better. Drafts: A good used single harness will
run $550 or more depending on your area.
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Do
some breeds make better drivers?
Yes, research each temperament and abilities before
you buy.
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Where
can I get more information?
American
Driving Society Home Page
American
Driving Society Tests and Forms
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Where
can I download tests, rules and forms?
American
Driving Society Tests and Forms
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