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My friends horse died cuz her saddle turned under the belly coming down a hill & the horse got his foot thru the stirrup & broke his leg.  The breast collar might have kept the saddle from turning as far under...

----- Original Message -----

From: Annie George

To: Jonni Jewell

Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 2:58 AM

Subject: Re: [RC] breast collar accidents?

I operated a pack string and hunting guide outfit for several years. Worked ranches and cattle outfits most of my life. Have ridden in country as rough as it comes.  Always used breast collars, and crupers, always will. Can't say I remember any 'major' catostrophys caused by having one. But I can remember several wrecks I have seen  other folks have caused by not having them. Annie G.

Anne George Saddlery   www.vtc.net/~ageorge

----- Original Message -----

From: Jonni Jewell

To: Ridecamp

Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 8:20 PM

Subject: [RC] breast collar accidents?

We have heard from Heidi about " many wrecks caused by breast collars ", and
after having horses for 40 years, I must not ride where she does, as I truly
have not seen any breast collars cause wrecks, get caught on things etc.
etc. Have I just been lucky? Are there others here on Ridecamp that have
seen wrecks and accidents caused by breast collars? I know we often learn,
by others misfortune. I would be curious to hear how often others have seen
problems from properly adjusted, and fitting breast collars, used on trail
horses.

Jonni



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