> Let's talk about, and figure out, the mechanics of using a surcingle; the > positives and negatives, etc. > > What does a surcingle do? > How is it helpful in ground driving?
The reason I use a surcingle while ground driving is (1) to keep some of the weight of the reins off of the mouth (2) to keep the lines elevated above the legs of the horse to prevent the horse getting tangled in the lines (3) to give me a more direct line(therefore, better communication) from my hands to the bridle (bitless or not) (4) this will be the "line" of the reins once the horse is in full harness. > How is it a hindrance? If used improperly, it can be used almost as a sidepull and put the horse in an undesirable headset Laree in NC Doppa & Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the "S" gang) "When you're young and you fall off a horse, you may break something. When you're my age and you fall off, you splatter" - Roy Rogers
