pony keeps bucking in harness (pairs)

[emmilou]

hi all,
does anyone know how to stop this? I have a pair that drive together beautifully but when we go to do cones or anything in canter she gets so excited and bucks. it doesn't upset the other pony but it breaks the rhythm. I know you can get a bucking strap for a single harness. what about pairs?

 

[katastrophykat]

You can attach a bucking strap slightly diagonally- From pole to trace- it’s not as effective but should help... I’ll see if I can find a picture.

 

[katastrophykat]

Similar to this... https://books.google.co.uk/books?id...ge&q=kicking strap on doubles harness&f=false

 

[emmilou]

Amazing Thankyou. Looks like it goes to the back in those photos???

 

[katastrophykat]

It does- I’ve heard of pole to trace as well, but if your swingletree is substantial enough, I’d go to there. My big lad went in a bucking strap as he can do handstands but I haven’t had to try them for the pair yet- I have two just in case still ?

 

[emmilou]

God that must be scary! Mines only a 34inch miniature so it doesn’t cause too many issues it’s just annoying ?