> I never did put the kids in the cart. The more I read, the more I decided > it wasn't a safe activity. <
Yes, I can understand that. But that's the thing that intrigues me about Mr. Mulholland's design: He incorporates a quick release type "thing" -- I think sort of like the pull-cord on a treadmill, so the driver can let the cart loose from the horse/pony if need be. (And, as I understand it, you are supposed to teach the horse/pony to stop if that happens, like teaching them to stop if the rider falls off). I'm sure he is putting the same type of safety feature on the wheelchair model he's designing. I thought of that picture where Stephanie is ;eading or being pulled by Tosca from behind in her chair and thought the wheelchair saddlechariot might be something you'd be interested in investigating. I can completely understand your concerns though. I tried conventional driving once. The pony was green too, and though he never did anything bad, I just couldn't relax. I felt too far away and disconnected from him. And I really didn't like the idea that if he spooked or bolted, there I'd be stuck in the cart trying to stop him with just the reins and my voice -- and if I bailed, there'd be a pony pulling a cart through Gawd knows what. It just wasn't my cup of tea. And then I saw Mr. Mulholland's design and it just seemed like *that* was my idea of "driving". Now that he's added the quick release feature (where you can still hang on to the reins, so hopefully can turn the horse in a circle), I am REALLY interested. . . . We'll see. I'm not ready to "nay-say" it yet. I'd really like the opportunity to see one in person. I hope I get the chance. -- Renee M. in Michigan
