08-11-2010, 10:20 AM
Quote:John Conyard:2hyysiu0 Wrote:Most of us use humane girths but we do have on lovely woven girth with no buckles, just a hoop.
I think Xenophon mentions a neck strap, and primarily they are probably something to catch hold of in an emergency
What is a "humane" girth? Are you implying that woven girths aren't humane?
And don't horses have manes? I've only used a neck strap on horses with a roached mane or not enough of a mane to get a grip on if I needed it.
Humane girths are designed to prevent pinching which you can get with leather/synthetic modern girths and buckles.
My OMG strap was essential for hunting as we go out plaited...A handful of mane has saved me on plenty of occasions , however!
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
