[drivingpairs] Re: hitching pairs safely



Just back on line I see all these posts about hitching pairs The most  common 
and I believe the safest method is the one where 2 people walk the horses  to 
either side of the pole you then attach the coupling reins then 1 person  can 
stand at the horses heads while the other attaches the outside trace then  
the inside to the off side horse and put the rein up to the dash then  attach 
the pole strap then repeat the same order with the near horse you are  then 
already on the near side of the carriage ready to take the reins and mount  The 
only change if you have a drop pole attach the yoke straps first but  make sure 
there is 1 person at the heads Don't let the horses eat grass or gaze  about 
keep their attention at the task at hand.If hitching a tandem or four get  the 
wheeler[s] completely hooked have someone stay with them bring the  leader[s] 
into position if 4 couple reins together and run through all the  terrets to 
the dash ready to take up Then attach traces and have someone stay at  their 
heads till you get up on the box and gather the reins Safe driving  all Jerry 
50 
miles east of NYC and new CAA safety chairman  

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