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To paraphrase a famous American President:

Read my lips: No new rules!

As those who have followed my posts already know, I am a fan of breast 
collars and cruppers.  I have seen and experienced personally wrecks that 
either were prevented or could have been prevented by the use of this 
equipment.

I have never personally seen a wreck caused by brush snagging in a breast 
collar or crupper.  I would like to hear the first person experience of 
someone who has had this happen.  By the way, my first 30 years on horses 
was spent in WI where brush popping is a way of life.  During this time I 
have had brush snag on my foot, stirrup leather, saddle, and stirrup at 
various times.  While exciting on a green horse, not as exciting as a saddle 
underneath a horse.  MT has the hills, but the Midwest has the brush that 
won't quit in its  second growth woods.

Ideally, horses should be trained to accept everything etc, but ask yourself 
if any of the following apply to you:

1.  I have had a girth or chincha get loose because of  ....
2. I have had a girth, chincha, or billet break because of...
3. My horse, as dear as he is to me, does not have the perfect back for a 
saddle horse. (I promise that my next horse will be perfectly conformed in 
every way)
4. My horse gets excited at the beginning of a ride and forgets some of his 
training.  (I promise that my next horse will be trained personally by {fill 
in your favorite training guru})

If any of these statements apply do consider that your personal safety may 
be enhanced by the consistant use of a breast collar and crupper.

Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser
2994 Mittower Road
Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-9640

ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx 


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