The starter sulky is the same frame, seat, seat slider, handle bar, shafts as the simple sulky. It lacks brake lever, cables, wheels with hubs that take disc brakes, and the brakes themselves. Should you wish to add brakes later, you can.

Many drivers control their dogs by voice and by the reins. They also put their foot down to enforce commands.

A brakeless sulky is a new idea to keep cost down.