Lulu Tries Out Laura’s Metal Training Cart

November 3, 2023. Laura had been on the lookout for a smaller training cart because the only two wheeled cart she has for Lulu is a big show cart. Laura’s ”tulip” cart is oak wood with an upholstered seat and was pulled by her Percheron team, Bonnie and Ben. But after she had to send them on to a new home Lulu inherited it and she looks great pulling it too but it's not practical to use for every day because it is a big big step up to get into the seat and much larger to maneuver around. So this smaller metal training cart is the perfect find and will be easy for a student to climb aboard and not be too intimidating to ride in. This string of video clips shot with my iPhone shows Laura in the arena first so we could fine tune Lulu’s harness traces and hold back straps to fit the different shafts and level the cart. After a few turns in the arena, when everything was adjusted right, we took Lulu for her usual round on the winding trail of Blueberry Lane and on the routine drive up and down the street so we could get the feel of the cart at different gaits. It rides well and with the wide wheel span and heavy metal construction it's sturdy and safe, so it will be perfect for lessons and any other time Laura drives with just one passenger.