[drivingpairs] The list has been quiet....

  Well, I have recently been able to hook up a "new" pair and try them out 
together. They are full brothers that I bred/raised; ages 10 and 8-a bay and a 
silver roaned sabino(?!). Both are now seasoned singles, the younger had never 
been in a pair, and I wanted to see if I thought he would be suitable-his older 
brother is solid as a ROCK, and I do have another bay that pairs pretty nicely 
with him. I have a team pole for my Frontier easy entry(these are MINIS, 
BTW)--it is NOT an ideal vehicle, but is OK for short training sessions, and 
keeps me from having to use my "good" vehicles simply for training purposes. It 
went OK, but the "jury is still out"; not sure that the younger horse will be 
safe enough. He has always been"goosey",tends to startle easily-and clearly 
wasn't always comfortable with the pole. We will concentrate on basics, take it 
very easy, see how it goes. I needed to see if I should keep or sell the other 
bay, a multitalented little horse who I really use only in the pair-he is 
leased to a friend this year; she is using him in everything from Showmanship 
to Halter Obstacle to Hunter/Jumper. Looks at this point like I should keep 
him; though he is NOT a halter horse, he has LOTS of talent and training that 
it would take years to replicate- just wish he were 1 1/2" taller(he's 32", his 
pair mate is 34")! Our lease agreement allows me to use Teddy on occasion in 
the pair-as in parades and other public occasions. I really enjoy driving the 
pair; look forward to more! 
  I may need some advice on using a pair harness with collars; am going to look 
at one this weekend. I do know that fit of the collars is crucial, and I will 
be able to bring this(lightly used)harness home to try on my guys. Any tips on 
determining if fit is proper, whether all of the parts are there, etc.? I have 
never used full collars, only breast collar harness. Will post when I have it 
here...it, I think, is beta or biothane-don't know the maker. 
  Sorry to ramble on so...just love having a place to talk about what I love to 
do!!
  Best wishes to all,
  Margo Cox-Townsend
  In "will these spring winds EVER quit??!" New Mexico
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