Thanks, Eric, I plan on making it a lot shorter and eventually removing both branches. I had already cut two large ones completely off and was scared to cut more completely off, I learned the hard way (lost one or two) to take it slow. I will remove or shorten all of the current branches in a couple of weeks, after I see what the new growth becomes and will cut the root mass in at least half. I am really lacking time to do what needs to be done to my trees this spring as I have other more pressing projects (a shed) but hopefully will get back to it soon.
John