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@Joshua Kingsley 11539 wrote:

I have a similar problem with my 5 year old Shetland Stallion. He is good on the grass pulling a tire but if I hit gravel then Hang on he is ready to run! It doesn’t matter if I am driving or if I am leading he still freaks when I hit the dirt… Any Ideas I was wondering if I just need to get him working more then attempt the tire or if I should increase the load some to have him work harder. He is always ready to work, I was told that he was used some by the amish kids before I got him this sumer. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks Josh

I have a team of minnies as well and I have had greater success driving them with blinders. it seems to make them more calm. I had a 15″ truck tire i was dragging with mine and same thing, when the tire hit the gravel they wanted to go. I switched to a forecart and dragging a 16.9-24 tractor tire (heavier load) and have had minimal problems. I dont work them as long as with the smaller tire, but it seems to be time better spent. they learn how to pull together and understand the value in the word “whoa”. there is many ways to do it and it might not work as well for some.

My belgians have always been drove with blinders, other than riding saddle. never drove a draft team without blinders, dont see the point personally.

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