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Have to agree with Heidi on this one, I have never ridden with a breast 
collar, crupper or any other saddle-stabilizing devices.  The less crap I have 
to 
deal with the better.  My horses have withers, and a decent hollow behind the 
should er to fit the saddle to.  Wasn't always true, until I switched to a 
dressage saddle, my Arab mare, who does have withers, had a problem with 
saddles 
sliding up her neck.  Caused by improper saddle fit.  

Another thing is that some people, due to the way they ride, have more 
problems with the saddle, pads, etc. moving around.  My friend is one of these. 
I 
can get on her horses, and have very little movement of tack, but she is always 
stopping to adjust things that have moved.

I have a 2 yr old mule, and I admit, I'm thinking of a crupper.  But I did 
select this particular mule partly, because even at 1, she looked like she had 
the potential for good withers, and a slight dip behind them to hold the saddle 
in place, not quite as flat backed as lots of mules.  (I also liked her 
attitude)

The selection process will influence the breeding process.  Like Heidi, I 
look for an animal that is properly conformed for the job I'm going to do.  jeri

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