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11-28-2014, 06:59 PM
Today I tried out my new betathane harness from Northwest Mini Tack (it's a harness and cart shop for miniature horses). The lady, Susan Brandon, was very helpful in getting me the right size and getting a few customizations done so it would work as a goat harness. It fits Cuzco beautifully and it looks so classy! Cuzco and I took a little jaunt down the road and back. He really got into it and did a lot more trotting than I thought he was capable of in the mud. I'm thrilled to say that he didn't limp even one step and didn't cough either. Sometimes he acts like he's getting younger instead of older!
I also tried the harness on Pac-Man and it adjusted right down to his size. I hitched him to the cart and walked beside the wheel so I could drive him. He was very upset about having to leave the other goats, but he's a very well-mannered boy and he was compliant if vocal. I continue to be impressed by his natural tendency to walk right out ahead of me and drive without anyone in front. Whenever he stopped to baaa mournfully at the other goats I just clucked to him, tapped with the whip, and he started right on again without trying to turn himself around. What a good boy!
I also tried the harness on Pac-Man and it adjusted right down to his size. I hitched him to the cart and walked beside the wheel so I could drive him. He was very upset about having to leave the other goats, but he's a very well-mannered boy and he was compliant if vocal. I continue to be impressed by his natural tendency to walk right out ahead of me and drive without anyone in front. Whenever he stopped to baaa mournfully at the other goats I just clucked to him, tapped with the whip, and he started right on again without trying to turn himself around. What a good boy!