Pioneer forecart

[Patrick]

Anyone use one with oxen? How about with a single? What do you like and dislike about it?

[craig]

only thing I dont like about mine is it rides rougher than anything I have on the place!!

craig

[LaNette]

For single horse use, it is heavy on the front end. Meaning it will put weight on the back. I have the implement seat positioned as far back as it will go and I have guesstimated that I’m putting about 20lbs on the harness saddle while seated. Attaching implements (manure spreader or dump cart) that are wheeled do not effect the balance in any way. I have seen where others have added weights behind the axle to relieve some of the down pressure of the heavy front end. I have not gone this route as my horse is in good condition for the short span of work I put him in while hitched to the Pioneer forecart. I also use a very wide harness saddle with supplemental thick padding. For just driving around I use a different cart and the Pioneer is strictly for work related chores. Overall I like it and I get a lot of work out of it. It will last a life time.

[Howie]

I have a fore cart for my cattle, but is one that I built. Cost about $100.

[twistedlines]

Hi everyone !! My wife and I are new to a team of percherons ( awesome animals)We have never owned draft horses until now and would like to know more about driving,working and riding them.I’m also looking for any plans on work sleds or perhaps to purchase one. Thanks

[bugman]

would you share how you built you cart

[Eboy]

A stone boat makes for a good starting cart. I made mine with 2 oak runners (4×4) with steel bottoms. Make sure to put a tongue on it I put a 1.5″ bar that ran between the front runners that would allow the tongue to pivot up and down.
Some general advice that should help.
Make sure that their quiet before you put them on a forecart. A Runaway is a very undesirable situation. Start by ground driving them.
And be careful of trusting what you’ve been told about them. Try to be calm and consistent.

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