Re: Breast Collars

[RUN4BEAR@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-01-30 00:43:34 EST, suzyk@ix.netcom.com writes:

<< 
 Breast collars impead your horse's forward motion and interfer with their 
 shoulders.  If you use a breast collar in an endurance ride, it will make 
 you horse lame!
 
 What do you think?????
 
  >>

The "western" style of breastplate that goes straight across the chest can do
this.  Most endurance riders use the "hunt" style which lays along the
shoulder and does not impede movement....that is, of course, unless you put it
on too tight....AND, if you MUST put it on that tight...yiou probably have the
wrong saddle.

Teddy