[drivingpairs] Re: Quick Releases on Pole
- From: Peter & Rachel Eldred <preldred@xxxxxxx>
- To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 15:19:22 -0700
Ha! I use the Walmart dog collars (the adjustable black ones) as trace
carriers for the pair. They’re a snap to open, close and adjust, they’re
machine washable, and if I lose one, I’m only out about $3. They don’t bear
any weight, so I thought they’d make a good temporary alternative. Two years
later, I’m still using them.
As far as the pole straps go, I use quick-release trailer tie snaps on them.
There is no way they can open accidentally, although I can open them
quickly, and I figure if they’re meant to hold a thrashing horse, they can
probably hold up the pole and steer the carriage. I drive VSEs by the way.
Just my .02.
Rachel in BC
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[mailto:drivingpairs-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of The Stewarts
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 5:53 AM
To: drivingpairs@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [drivingpairs] Quick Releases on Pole
I wrote a while ago asking about quick releases coming open on the pole.
Got some good suggestions. Hardy suggested putting the pulls to the inside,
and I haven't had one open since then. HOWEVER, I know it is possible.
Since it caused a storm when it happened with a youngster, I said I wasn't
driving her with quick releases on the pole. Put straps back on, but they
are a bit of a pain. Spoiled with the ease of quick releases. Came up with
a alternative similar to the safety straps on my Zilco single harness that
will prevent the shafts from dropping to the ground if the hardware on the
saddle were to give.
We bought two nylon dog collars at WalMart. Fastened the quick releases and
then the little nylon straps. The straps are loose enough that they don't
come into play but would keep the pole in place long enough to put the groom
down and refasten the quick release. I have them on the marathon harness
all the time but only use them with a youngster or on a marathon.
Paul drove the pair in his first event yesterday. OHHA did a continuous
drive--Section A, dressage, Section C, cones. It was great fun, and they
all three did very well.
Deryn Stewart in Oklahoma
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