
In Part 1, we discussed the bridle and its measurements. Part 2 focused on the saddle and the back strap. Part 3 addressed breeching, the false martingale, and the reins. Variations of the breast collar, neck strap and traces appeared in Part 4. Last but not least in this series, Part 5 describes the full collar.
Last but not least in this series is the full collar. The most elegant way to present horse and vehicle is with a full collar. Perhaps mechanically, the full collar provides the most efficient method of ‘pulling’ a vehicle. Even with elegance and mechanics it in its favor, the full collar is not without issues.
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