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How to build a miniature horse cart?

I want to build a miniature horse cart because I can't find one for less than 300. Any advice?

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1. For $400-500 you can buy a metal "easy-entry" one already made and honestly I think it's the way to go. We've had our metal easy entry cart for 4 years or more and it's still fine other than that the seat vinyl was gnawed on by the goats. It's the kind that seats 2 adults. We bought a "size A mini" (or dog or goat) sized cart this year from American Cart and Harness and it's adorable. This size would carry one small adult or maybe two kids. If you're good at working with metal or wood, though, you might still like to try to build your own. The trick is that you want the cart to be balanced so that not much weight is resting on the mini's back/withers and of course the cart needs to be both light and strong. If it were me, I'd go with the easy-entry style. The Meadowbrooks look cute, but are sometimes hard to get into, especially with a jumpy horse. I think you can buy some cart components from American Cart and Harness. Just one parting thought....if you can find the solid bicycle tires they are really worth it....no flats to worry about just when you're ready to ride. I love the look of wooden wheels, but haven't found any for a reasonable price. I wish I knew of a place that offered a kit or a detailed schematic. The only person I know who built their own cart was a relative of our neighbors'- he built a little surrey-like wagon for their mini. Email me if you have any more questions!