[drivingpairs] Re: Hitching A Pair



I put the pole straps on first as well, then do up the coupling rein, then 
traces.  However, I have the pole strap in the loosest hole and leave the end 
hanging free.  If all goes well, I tighten the pole strap after the traces are 
attached.  If not, and there have been nots, I can grab the tongue of the pole 
strap and yank the buckle free to detach a horse.  The theory, I think, was 
that with a heavy coach, a horse with the pole strap done up first was pretty 
securely "in place."  I am not so sure its the best arrangement with a light 
carriage (and the brake should be on so that the carriage doesn't get pulled or 
roll into the horses) but I try to hook up the same way, all the time.  I also 
take a walk around the whole affair going "reins, ok.  traces, ok, etc." before 
everyone is hooked and before I climb up. Marged
                
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