Not to worry--the rope is fat & very soft, and I'm using spongy foam covered
with felt for padding. I never could get quite to the right place on the
"uberpest" site, but I will try the link you sent;thanks for sending it. Happy
Holidays!- In SeppalaSiberianSleddog@yahoogroups.com, "Andy" <aromness@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In SeppalaSiberianSleddog@yahoogroups.com, "Margarett Rose Brigid
> Cahill Zavodny" <Celticmaggierose@> wrote:
> >
> > Well, I couldn't find a harness to fit Lula Bell without having one
> custom made, so I have become the custom maker! This way I can fit it
> to her as I go. I'm using some fat nylon rope rather than flat
> webbing because it looked more comfortable where it goes under her
> legs. I am padding all the places that might cause discomfort based
> on pictures I've looked up. Hope to have it finished today or
> tomorrow. The big trike needs to have a seat stem adjustment done
> before i can really use it-I'm to high up from the ground & Luli to
> have proper control. I now have a pedal car which is going to be
> much,much better. I will try to post pictures when we try everything
> out. I know the weather has been
> severe the last few days in Manitoba. Susan & Jeffrey, let us know
> how things are going. Congratulations to Joel on the birth of his
> daughter Abbyga�lle!
> >
>
> Margarett
> I am no expert and have to admit I made my own first harness's as well
> from instructions found on the internet.
> http://www.uberpest.com/harness.html
> Fairly proud of them to, The Vet/Rec. Musher/Yukon Quest check point
> vet. I bought a used sled and other equipment from looked at them and
> said "You made these!? these are nice harness's"
> I would be very careful that your harness is not putting pressure
> points and or pulling against Lula Bell improperly.Rope (to Me) does
> not sound like the preferred way to go. You do not want her to be
> uncomfortable or hurt her, this could put her off make her not enjoy
> pulling. Peddle car ? Hmmmm Curious to see those pics.
>
> Andy
>