Miniature Horse Pairs Marathon Carriages

[TeakandShad]

I am looking at the various marathon carriages out there for mini
pairs...I am just wondering what people's opinions are on the
different type of carriages (Glinkowski, I like the weight factor on
these, they seem reasonable etc, Kutzman, really expensive to get in
my neck of the woods, seem like a really nice marathon vehicle,
Tadpole production time is too long, look nice, light weight,)

Am I missing some of the other carriages out there, if so what would
your pick be and why, or what do you drive currently with mini pairs.

Cheers

Katie

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[sstarrr]

Keeping in mind, that I do not have any other experience with four-wheelers, I would recommend the Hardwick Tadpole as worth waiting for. (I have #10.) A single pony can pull it, if you get the available shaves -- plus the back seats and step are easily removable in one piece. My 38" pair easily pull it up steep hills, with two full-size persons on board.
-Cheers, Catherine in SoCal

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[John Goldston]

We don't have steep hills but I just got a pony size puddle jumper and my pair of 38 1/2" donkeys pull it fine.  Weight is about the same as a Glinkowski Mini I think, or 280#.  The bigger wheels for ease of movement and a little higher elevation worked well for me.  I also liked the versitility of the little larger size.  Line of draft is great for breast collars.. may be a little high for neck collars if I switch to them.  If you would like pics, I can send them.

Mary

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I'm pretty sure Mary and I are talking about different versions of the Hardwick (Tadpole and Puddle Jumper) carriage.  The weight of my Hardwick Tadpole is nowhere near 280 pounds, more like just over half that.

-Cheers, Catherine in SoCal

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TAD POLE IS 150 TO 175 LB

 

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Katie,

 

I have a Glinkowski mini mix and absolutely love it. It's been my competition vehicle for 4 years now and I've had no problems with it at all. I have the marathon style, the wagonette style would be useful if you want to carry more than one passenger.

 

Liz

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Subject: [DrivingPairs:5702] Miniature Horse Pairs Marathon Carriages

I am looking at the various marathon carriages out there for mini
pairs...I am just wondering what people's opinions are on the
different type of carriages (Glinkowski, I like the weight factor on
these, they seem reasonable etc, Kutzman, really expensive to get in
my neck of the woods, seem like a really nice marathon vehicle,
Tadpole production time is too long, look nice, light weight,)

Am I missing some of the other carriages out there, if so what would
your pick be and why, or what do you drive currently with mini pairs.

Cheers

Katie

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[MINIM...@aol.com]

I use a Kutzman 320 lb and a Dominiak 270 lbs for my four and pairs.  Both are very study the Dominiak a little more style the Kutzman a pit more rouged for harder hazards.  Both have good balance , the Kutzman has more space to passengers.    

[Diane Kastama]

 

 Good hunting on a perfect vehicle one thing to think about is that the smaller the wheel is the harder it is to pull in deep footing......  The vehicles made for mini's have tiny wheels..  and so don't roll in deep footing very well. 

 

Just my own personal opnion as I live my life on wheels:-)

Diane Kastama

[Peter & Rachel]

I have had my Glinkowski Mini Wagonette for coming up to 8 years now. My VSEs are on the larger end (38.5”) so I ordered larger wheels than standard. I think 20” was standard, I ordered 24”. Diane is right, larger wheels roll over bumps easier.

I have put lots of miles on mine and have broken several things on it, but the dealer (Driving Essentials) has always been stellar about standing behind their product. I think if I were to start over I would look for something tougher – harder to do without getting heavier I know. But maybe I’m exceptionally hard on mine. And I really like the looks of it and how proportioned it is to my horses.

Rachel in BC

 

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Rachel did you get the standard one or the deluxe ?

[Kenneth Parrillo]

Don't know whom s driving but that is a fantastic hitch of Mini's

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On May 19, 2012, at 12:18 PM, MINIM...@aol.com wrote:

Rachel did you get the standard one or the deluxe ?

 

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Ken what mini's

[Kenneth Parrillo]

The one's in the picture

[Peter & Rachel]

My Glinkowski  is not the heavier version I believe (they were quite new then) but it DOES have the ball-bearing fifth wheel (which was a feature of the heavier one), so I’m not really sure how to classify it.

Rachel