ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: cruppers

Re: cruppers

Jacqueline Mansfield (jaxson@leopard.com)
Wed, 09 Jul 1997 15:13:41 -0600

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I could really use a crupper on downhills with my horse but I have not
used one yet because I am afraid it will put harmful pressure on his
tailbone. I have several people critize me that if my saddle slips forward
it means my saddle does not fit my horse correctly (even though he moves
out great, has even sweat marks, and no pressure bumps, sore spots or
etc.), is this true???

I have looked into breaching straps like pack animals have and this seems
less harmful than cruppers but again I have heard this still couldn't put
harmful pressure to those butt muscles. Argh!

I have done without, not wanting to hurt my horse and since we do REALLY
slow 25 milers anyway I just get off and walk beside on steep downhills.

What have the veterans found to be true????

Jacqueline Mansfield
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