~Dan
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone.
I am in the process of purchasing my first cart and harness for use on my "B" sized mini mare, Polly. My question is, do I purchase a harness with a breast strap or breast collar? It will come through the Amish, so it will be qaulity crafted, but I have no idea which to go with. My trainer/instructor, who has minis, recommends a collar, as she feels the pressure is more evenly distributed, and gives the horse more surface area to pull into, compared to that of a breast strap. I then called up my friend, Alex, who also drives and has minis, and she thinks that a breast strap is better, as she has never seen a collar that, in her opinion, properly fits a mini. So I'm at a loss, as I am horribly indecisive. The harness will not be used in the show ring, just for putting on my horses and going for a drive around the yard, or down the road, I'm intending on ordering a nylon one, due to the fact it's easier to care for than a leather harness. Any input as to which you would go with, and why would be greatly appreciated!! I am a green driver, who's just learning the basics thankfully my driving horse is well trained, however.
Dan.
I am in the process of purchasing my first cart and harness for use on my "B" sized mini mare, Polly. My question is, do I purchase a harness with a breast strap or breast collar? It will come through the Amish, so it will be qaulity crafted, but I have no idea which to go with. My trainer/instructor, who has minis, recommends a collar, as she feels the pressure is more evenly distributed, and gives the horse more surface area to pull into, compared to that of a breast strap. I then called up my friend, Alex, who also drives and has minis, and she thinks that a breast strap is better, as she has never seen a collar that, in her opinion, properly fits a mini. So I'm at a loss, as I am horribly indecisive. The harness will not be used in the show ring, just for putting on my horses and going for a drive around the yard, or down the road, I'm intending on ordering a nylon one, due to the fact it's easier to care for than a leather harness. Any input as to which you would go with, and why would be greatly appreciated!! I am a green driver, who's just learning the basics thankfully my driving horse is well trained, however.
Dan.