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- March 28, 2011 at 10:14 pm #42569
Does’ Leap
ParticipantI mentioned in a previous thread that we will be investing in some new collars. We currently have “farm” collars and they seem to be holding up alright after 3 years although the big stitching is coming undone. Can any of you enlighten me on the differences of farm vs. pulling collars? Is there just more padding in a pulling collar or are they more ruggedly made? Is it worth investing in a pulling collar? I log with my horses during the winter and farm (haying, spreading manure, cultivating, etc.) during the other months.
Thanks.
George
March 29, 2011 at 1:03 am #66485Gabe Ayers
KeymasterGeorge-
I have had this same question come up when replacing collars. I took in a Belgian in Maine who came with harness, including a pulling style collar. It was certainly bulky and well-made, but I did not see enough of a difference to justify the increased price to purchase one. I have had good luck with well made farm collars, though it is worth investing in a good one. Others with more experience using the pulling style may know more…
-BradMarch 29, 2011 at 11:35 pm #66486ParticipantBrad, thanks for the input. I guess I will stick with the farm collar.
George
March 30, 2011 at 2:49 pm #66487Joshua Kingsley
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Brad, thanks for the input. I guess I will stick with the farm collar.
George
I have used farm collars alot in the past and I have also used some pulling collars. One of the biggest differences I saw was the clearance around the wind pipe on a pulling collar and the hame bed is often deeper. Just my .02
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