[drivingpairs] Introduction

   I have just discovered this list. I was invited to introduce myself as I 
joined. We live in central Indiana, with hopes of relocation southwards in a 
few years. I have been driving my retired horses as singles with the intention 
of training my other, younger horses with them. We currently own 13 horses, 
with two foals expected in the spring. 
    We have a jet black Sabino Missouri Foxtrotter mare who is supposedly 
trained to drive, (I haven't tried her out yet) and her coming 2 year old 
Chocolate Palomino filly, who matches in body-type and stride. I'm hoping for 
good 
things with this pair. Last weekend I also temporarily lost my mind and 
purchased two bay Paso Fino fillies. (full sisters) The oldest filly is 21/2, 
so we'll 
start ground driving soon.  The yearling hasn't been handled AT ALL, but 
loves those carrots. I know the Foxtrotters have a good mentality for 
driving--the 
Paso Finos are intelligent and seemingly calm at this point, LOL. The future 
should be interesting. 
    I was actually looking at pairs harness when I stumbled across this 
group. I have two leather horse and one cob single harness. I am thinking of 
going 
to Beta for the pairs harness, for the maintenance factor. Then a person on 
the Recreational Driving list recommended that I use collars--something I have 
avoided because of fit. Since I don't do any "dirt work" would it be too bad to 
drive the pair in breast straps instead of collars? 
    

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