Breast Collar

[ArtS]

Good advice folks! Thank you.

ArtS

[Echo4V]

Just a plug to say that ArtS none of the photos you posted are on this thread anymore.

[ArtS]

I thought I was cleaning up my old files a while back. I didn't realize that when I did this it would remove the pictures from the posts also.

Sorry.

ArtS

[grumpyguy]

I have to say I really like the style collar pictured in JW's post. (The martingale type collar.) I see alot more of these around lately and believe there is some merit in thier design. I for years have used the heavy steer roping style collar that is desinged to tie in at the front saddle dees rather higher up near the fork. I have never had any problem with that style and found it both functional and useful for keeping a saddle in place. I have always adjusted my collar to fit much like the collar pictured in Jw's post. Every horse I've ever ridden was easily able to put his head down to drink, eat or pull up a steep hill. (I ride in the Sierras where terrain is generally very steep and rough.) My collar has never left a mark on the horses I've ridden. (The number would be a large number and don't even want to try to guess.) I've said all of this to make a point that we can argue syles and preferences all day and night, what really is important is to know how to properly adjust our gear so it performs it's intended pourpose and does so without sacrificing comfort for the mounts you use. I have used a lot of old and "out dated" equipment which has always performed well. Not that I don't like the newer designs, I just have never had the surplus of money to buy the latest, greatest gear. I have had to get along with what I had.

Take a good long look at JW's photo, notice how the collar's center (where the three straps come together) fits in the center of the horses chest and does so low enough to allow the horse to lower his neck all the way down. Any collar that does not allow for this should be re-evaluated and adusted to fit like in the photo. Now that's my two cents, take it for what it's worth and hope no one is offended by my comments here. Just trying to offer some free information to anyone who wants to listen. If you disagree that's okay to.