Getting Jasper ready to drive has been an almost three year project in the making, so finally purchasing our first cart has been such an exciting step! I can’t believe that this kid is actually almost ready to drive.

For our first cart I really just wanted a simple entry easy. I’d been casually looking around for a little while but never jumped on anything. But once I saw this adorable little wooden easy entry posted for sale in a Facebook group I knew I had to have it!

The boyfriend and I drove out and brought home Jasper’s first cart last month in March. It’s been sitting in the hay loft at the barn for a few weeks now, and since I can’t use it YET, I decided to give it a little make over, and check to see if any repairs need to be done so that when the time comes to hitch, we’e all set.

First Things First – Clean Up!

All this cart needed was a little TLC. First, I gave it a little scrub down with my bottle of Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day Multi-Surface I already had in the kitchen. To clean up the seat I used Armor All Leather Wipes. The finishing touch that really brought this beauty to life was a bottle of Pledge Wood Reviving Oil! Super easy, I just used a clothe to wipe down all of the wood parts and now my cart looks brand new!

Just look at the difference in the wood! Beautiful.

The Seat

I also sat in the cart to feel the balance. First thing I noticed is that the seat sits a little awkwardly low. I will probably first try getting a cushion to lift my seat a little and see if that helps. The seat also needs to be brought forward a little, and straightened out. But, I’ll also have to see how it sits exactly when hitched.

The Single Tree

I’m also thinking I would eventually like to replace this metal single tree for a wood one. The single tree that’s currently on the cart does feel very smooth, so I’m not going to jump on that – I just think it will be a nice touch!

Moving Forward

I am beyond excited to actually drive this little cart! It’s a perfect start for us and will look so nice in some schooling shows. With a few little upgrades along the way, Jasper and I will be enjoying many miles behind these wheels!