One of the things I’ve learned over time is that the truly great teamsters rarely – if ever – have upset horses, close calls, mishaps, or wrecks, while the less meticulous horsemen often do. Even though it may take a few minutes longer, the master teamsters constantly follow a series of seemingly minute, endlessly detailed, but always wise safety tips.
Here is an article that describes my tips to avoid wrecks:
Preventing Wrecks with Driving Horses