Selecting a WhipThere a couple of guidelines I use for selecting a whip. The first rule of thumb is that a whip should reach the furthest shoulder of the furthest horse. In other words, assuming you are driving from the right side of the carriage, as most of us do, the thong should reach the left shoulder of your horse. If you are driving a pair, the whip should reach the left shoulder ...
Driving from the Left HandIn this month’s exercise of the month I’d like to show you a few of the things that wouldn’t fit onto the pages of my March/April 2009 Driving Digest article on driving from the left hand.
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Harness TypesBreast collar harness is available for just about any harness you may need. The term "breast collar harness" refers simply to the type of collar that is used to draw the carriage. It is use for single, pair, tandem, and four-in-hand driving, as well as for several other configurations.
The breast collar is made of a wide strap of leather often padded or folded over. This strap is hung across the horse's breast and around the shoulder...
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