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I got a new to me marathon carriage and am having trouble understanding the brakes. Back wheel brake I’ve used a lot. When do I want front wheel brakes. Won’t that tip my carriage. Then there is a 5th wheel brake? I have no idea when or why I need that.
Front brakes would be for those moments when the back brakes lock up because of loose or slippery conditions. If you use them in regular conditions, yes, you may do a reverse wheelie with your carriage. It’s not usually a big deal, because most people automatically release the brake when they feel that happening.
For the most part, you can just ignore the front brake.
The 5th wheel brake is there to catch the carriage in a fish-tail. The idea is that as the back end begins to slide in a high-speed turn, you can hit that 5th wheel brake for one quick moment, which locks up the steering. That can be enough for the rear wheels to regain traction. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t.
If you never touch the 5th wheel brake, it’s OK as well.
Just have fun with your new carriage!
Hi Andy, I have been watching some of your u tube classes and have learned so much all ready, thanks so much for all the great advice!
Hi Andy, Are you going to offer a class on driving a pair for the beginner? My carriage came with shafts and a pole. I have 2 driving horses that could be put together but no harness for a pair. I’d like to know more about equipment I need and training for preparing the horses to drive together. Thanks, Barbara
YES! I will be putting a pair class together in the near future.
Yeah! I’d be interested as well.
YES! I’m interested
At what time is the 1/24 class?
9pm Eastern (8p Central, 7p Mountain, 6p Pacific)
Don’t forget, if you can’t make the live presentation you’ll still get a recording of the class plus the handouts in an e-mail the next day. But you have sign up before the class to get all that great stuff.
Hi Andy, Can i please ask about “me and the outside rein” can I still purchase the information that was held on the day, I apologise… I missed it.. Lyn x x x
Hi Lyn,
You can buy the Outside Lesson Plan, and the Outside Rein Article from that class.
I’m sorry to say the class video is only available to those who signed up before the class.
Karen W is interested in a pair driving lesson.