Eastern Connecticut Draft Horsehttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/Clear field guidance for breeding, training, competitions and equipment.en-USSun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Choosing a harness that fitshttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/equipment/choosing-a-harness-that-fits-your-horse/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/equipment/choosing-a-harness-that-fits-your-horse/Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPractical checks for hame strap, belly band and leather conditioner. Preparing a halter horsehttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/competitions/preparing-a-halter-horse-for-the-ring/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/competitions/preparing-a-halter-horse-for-the-ring/Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTA quiet ring-day sequence built around fit, presentation and observation. Reading stallion pedigreeshttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/breeding/reading-a-stallion-pedigree-without-myths/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/breeding/reading-a-stallion-pedigree-without-myths/Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTHow to read pedigree chart, conformation record and breeding season. Groundwork for a willing draft horsehttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/training/groundwork-that-builds-a-willing-draft-horse/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/training/groundwork-that-builds-a-willing-draft-horse/Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTA repeatable way to build calm responses before a heavier task. Preparing mares for foalinghttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/breeding/preparing-mares-for-a-safe-foaling/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/breeding/preparing-mares-for-a-safe-foaling/Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTPractical preparation for a mare barn, foaling kit and useful observations. Maintaining wagons and sledshttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/equipment/maintaining-wagons-and-sleds-safely/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/equipment/maintaining-wagons-and-sleds-safely/Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhere to look first when a wagon, sled or wheel carries working weight. How pulling contests are judgedhttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/competitions/how-pulling-contests-are-judged/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/competitions/how-pulling-contests-are-judged/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTWhat a pull track, dynamometer and stone boat can show. Steady starts and stopshttps://easternctdrafthorse.com/training/teaching-steady-starts-and-stops/https://easternctdrafthorse.com/training/teaching-steady-starts-and-stops/Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTA calm progression for voice cues, chain shank and drag weight.