2009 Buckeye - Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Championships

[7flyinghecks]

The direct reply will not work so maybe Prowinda can help me out.

Cancarum: I won't say the problem is non existent, but it could be rare. But apparently it is a big enough problem that the Arabian Horse association requires that an over check or side check be used. But most likely points would be abducted if it restricts the movement of the horse.

[7flyinghecks]

An overcheck has a practical purpose; if a horse lowers its head too far when in harness, particularly if moving quickly, it can catch the bridle on the shafts of the carriage or wagon, risking an accident. Properly adjusted and when used for a limited period of time, an overcheck does not significantly impede the motion of the horse or cause discomfort. I have a riding horse that carries his head this high naturally. So used properly the 'bearing rein" is a safety measure.

[Prowinda]

@7flyinghecks Thanks for the comment, love getting feedback from knowledgeable people in the industry.:)

[cancarum]

@7flyinghecks Hi thanks for explaining the reason behind it. I now have a better understanding of the perceved perpose. However I have been driving ponies and horses for several years now and have never used 1. Nore have I ever ecounterd the problem of witch you speek. In my opinion its equipment desighnd to prevent a non existant problem.

[cancarum]

Why do thay still use the bearing rain? It stresses the horses and can do sereouse damage to the back and joints.

[TheBrainLick]

@cancarum because they care about money, not the health of the horse

[cancarum]

@TheBrainLick Of corse the irony is that the health of the horse and the money go hand in hand. Using the bearing rain dameges the horses health and shortens there usfull life, and no one wants to pay good money for a usless horse. I guss some people will never see sence. lol

[Prowinda]

@cancarum An overcheck has a practical purpose; if a horse lowers its head too far when in harness, particularly if moving quickly, it can catch the bridle on the shafts of the carriage or wagon, risking an accident. Properly adjusted and when used for a limited period of time an overcheck does not significantly impede the motion of the horse or cause discomfort. I have a riding horse that carries his head this high naturally So used properly the 'bearing rein" is a safety measure.

7flyinghecks