Pruning help

DrewMc

A good 3 year old buck
My pear trees are loaded with pears this year, but the central leaders and some limbs are too weak and seriously bending. I have since removed a lot of pears since I took the pictures. How much should I prune off these branches that can't support the weight?

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Prune them in winter. I tend to cut them near the middle of the bend at an outward facing bud
 
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