[drivingpairs] Re: Hitching pair



In a message dated 9/4/2006 6:54:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
storytella@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
When hitching a pair, I have been told two different things by experienced 
pairs people. One is to fasten inner trace first, and other is fasten outer 
trace first. I am interested in others theory why one over the other way. 
Anne
The whole process of hitching in a certain order should have the goal of 
providing maximum control of the horses during the process. Control reduces the 
likelihood of an accident.
I am surprised by the number that apparently hook up the inside trace first. 
I do not remember reading that in any book on driving.

The reason the proper sequence for traces is outside first is that the horses 
then cannot turn to the outside creating issues that potentially can become 
significant problems. In coaching it is the preferable and recommended method 
for wheelers and leaders.

It also is suggested that when hooking up traces, do not move behind the 
horses, reach across no matter how far one must reach. And always watch the 
horse 
while doing so.

And thus the order of hooking up is reins, then pole straps, then traces. 
Hooking up traces before pole straps and or reins in my opinion is an accident 
waiting to happen.

Douglas Kemmerer
Middleburg, VA


_________________________________________________________
To Unsubscribe, change to Digest or Vacation mode go to: 
http://www.drivingpairs.com/index.php?pg=2
`````````````````````````````````````````````````````````

Other related posts: