Even though draft and leather are heavier and more work with the cleaning, don't you think the way the leather shapes to the horse is a nice feature? Where as the biothane doesn't have the memory. You don't have to get the brass with the leather, you can get the chrome or stainless steel. Just wondering. I personally like the feel of leather and the connection.
Laura of CAl.
--- In haflingerfriends@yahoogroups.com, "Mandy Woods" <bittersweetfarm@...> wrote:
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> Hi Suzy,
> Guess you had an educational day! I think what you stumbled upon is half a Saddlebred show cart called a Viceroy. Here's a link to what I think it is
> http://www.studbook.co.za/Society/saddlehorse/sport.php
> This vehicle isnt suitable for a Haflinger!
> I would personally skip the antique vehicles and go with something new. Its more than likely to be stronger, safer than an old one of which you have control over restoration if you didnt do it yourself. But first you need to decide what kind of Harness you're going to use. Draft harness is HEAVY. Biothane is super easy to clean. Leather? Brass takes hours to polish. Chrome only seconds! Black or brown? You'd have more possiblities with pleasure harness/breast plate. The cart that Denny found - the blue GIG - could be restored to natural finish and would look SWEET on a haffie. There are many types of gigs, formal to country, and that one was a dream. I wish it was in VA!
> Finding a carriage that floats your boat, is in your price range and is safe shouldnt be that hard. If you look at the Carriage Association and ADS online to see their advertisements could help you find a carriage restoration shop or store that stocks. Martins' Auction from PA has at least one huge CA auction a year where they ship containers of carriages from the east coast to the west. Go to one of those sales! You asked about COB size. Its also called 3/4 size carriage. It means between pony and a horse. Many Morgans fall in that category.
> Sorry you didnt find your dream carriage! You will next time.
> Mandy in VA
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