We talked about rear cinches, now breast collars

Hardly... I used to, but not anymore because I need a new one... lol.

I ride with one usually...even with a bareback pad, I like to put one on, as it keeps the pad from slipping so far back...

I always ride with one... Of course, I do a lot of ranch riding, but even when showing. I've had them save me from a wreck a few times. When your saddle slips, it might be the only thing keeping you upright. Plus my mare has NO withers, so it helps to keep the saddle in the right spot, too.

Yes! I always have to have a breast-collar. Cheyenne has high withers and a long, narrow back. Her saddle slides like crazy if I don't.

I ride with one. Got in the habit when I was trail riding alot to keep the saddle from sliding back in the hills

I always use a breast collar as well but placement is an important consideration.

Too high on his chest and, as smrobs pointed out, can choke a horse. Too low and it's useless. Placed too low on the saddle and you interfere with his shoulder movement. Too tight causes stress everywhere but too loose and you may as well not have one at all.

Let's see some pictures on how your collar looks on your horse.

That's a good idea! The one I was using won't fit Bo with my saddle, so I will have to try another one out on him. I am going to see him later today, so hopefully I can find one around the barn and try it on him =]

I don't normally ride with one, but I have one and I used it to show to keep the saddle on when barrel racing. (And I think it looks pretty!)

Here is a picture of my baby all tacked and ready to go riding earlier today! (with a breast collar on I found that fit him) =] And please excuse my non-matching tack. That's what happens when you tell family members you want new tack for Christmas!! Haha. Hopefully I can have matching tack some day though :P



We had a good ride! There was me, my freind and her first time to actually 'ride' a horse, my BO and his ex-wife. (They are still friends, and their love for horses is stonger than them fighting and hating each other)



It is funny though, cuz since my boy is still green, he trots wonderful! But I ask him to lope today and he crow hopped several times. Not big, I could barely tell he was doing it. But my BO said he would grow out of them. He just isn't used to it, and it feels weird at first. I think lungeing him with a saddle on and getting him to lope would help...

Chevy, I am not sure if you are aware but your bit is on upside down. :) Not sure if you maybe meant to do it but I thought I would mention it.