Surcingle crupper & breast plate, longlines...

GiddyUpScoot · 04-03-2008, 08:16 PM

I am getting a surcingle so that I can start longlining my horse, but I still need to find a crupper and breast plate for it. I also need a set of longlines (I'm looking for the pulley "draw" type lines) and a surcingle pad. Other than places like National Bridle Shop and World Champion Horse Equipment, is there anywhere else I can look? I have found "Aussie" cruppers that buckle onto the ring of the saddle, but are they the same as a crupper for a surcingle, or are they shorter? I don't plan on getting everything at once... just want to see what's available and get it as I can afford it!

I can't wait for the surcingle to come... I'll be interested to see how the leather is! I opted for an all-leather one (I'm not a fan of the webbed ones), and I got what could *amazingly* fit into the budget thanks to my Mom oweing me some $$ for buying dog food *LOL* So she's getting it for me. This is it... not the best, but it should get the job done (and they take returns, so if it's not great, then I will just have to save a heap of money or go without

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Huntseat · 04-03-2008, 08:28 PM

Why do you need the crupper/breastplate? Does the surcingle not stay in place?

GiddyUpScoot · 04-03-2008, 08:45 PM

I don't have the surcingle yet, so I'm not sure, but I have always used a crupper to longline... breastcollar is kind of up in the air unless the surcingle tilts or moves back (since my horse has prominent withers). I've actually been trying to remember what I used when I lined, it's been SO long *lol* I'm like 99% sure we used a breastcollar, but then again I could be thinking of using the tailsets and just melding the two together

I think I may try to research it this weekend (go check out the surcingle/bittingrig I used before *LOL*) if I get a chance to and go from there. I would still like to know other places that carry them, though, in case I need to get them.

jazzyjumper · 04-05-2008, 04:14 PM

i think they sell a crupper at smartpak if you needed one of those. and i saw some pulley drawreins in the latest issue of dover, so if you wanted to try both of their sites. smartpak.com and dover.com

Huntseat · 04-05-2008, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GiddyUpScoot

I don't have the surcingle yet, so I'm not sure, but I have always used a crupper to longline... breastcollar is kind of up in the air unless the surcingle tilts or moves back (since my horse has prominent withers). I've actually been trying to remember what I used when I lined, it's been SO long *lol* I'm like 99% sure we used a breastcollar, but then again I could be thinking of using the tailsets and just melding the two together

I think I may try to research it this weekend (go check out the surcingle/bittingrig I used before *LOL*) if I get a chance to and go from there. I would still like to know other places that carry them, though, in case I need to get them.

Before ya spend the money, I'd wait and see. My surcingle pretty much stays put on its own

I've used tail sets, but never a crupper unless I was actually *driving*.

You might have already looked, but maybe the National Bridle Shop carries them?

Heavenly Jumper · 04-05-2008, 05:32 PM

I have spare faux white fleece laying around. I'd be happy to whip you up a couple of surcingle pads.

Can you show me an example of what you'd need?

I've also seen cruppers on ebay for a super nice price...

04-03-2008, 08:16 PM	#1
GiddyUpScoot Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: in the stix of New Hampshire :P Posts: 1,842 Images: 36	Surcingle crupper & breast plate, longlines... I am getting a surcingle so that I can start longlining my horse, but I still need to find a crupper and breast plate for it. I also need a set of longlines (I'm looking for the pulley "draw" type lines) and a surcingle pad. Other than places like National Bridle Shop and World Champion Horse Equipment, is there anywhere else I can look? I have found "Aussie" cruppers that buckle onto the ring of the saddle, but are they the same as a crupper for a surcingle, or are they shorter? I don't plan on getting everything at once... just want to see what's available and get it as I can afford it! I can't wait for the surcingle to come... I'll be interested to see how the leather is! I opted for an all-leather one (I'm not a fan of the webbed ones), and I got what could amazingly fit into the budget thanks to my Mom oweing me some $$ for buying dog food LOL So she's getting it for me. This is it... not the best, but it should get the job done (and they take returns, so if it's not great, then I will just have to save a heap of money or go without ) __________________ ~Nikki~ Scotland's Commander In Chief 2008 NHH&TA ASB Hunter CP Champion 2007 TSASA ASB Western & Sr. Versatility Champion; ASB Hunter CP Reserve Champion

04-03-2008, 08:28 PM	#2
Huntseat Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seacoast of Southern Maine Posts: 4,435 Images: 514 Blog Entries: 7	Why do you need the crupper/breastplate? Does the surcingle not stay in place? __________________ I am a partner, loyal to the end. I fight back tears from the big losses and save them for the even bigger wins. I can grit my teeth through the pain and still feel like I'm floating on a cloud. I'm a special breed. Say what you will but don't hate me for who I am.

04-03-2008, 08:45 PM	#3
GiddyUpScoot Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: in the stix of New Hampshire :P Posts: 1,842 Images: 36	I don't have the surcingle yet, so I'm not sure, but I have always used a crupper to longline... breastcollar is kind of up in the air unless the surcingle tilts or moves back (since my horse has prominent withers). I've actually been trying to remember what I used when I lined, it's been SO long lol I'm like 99% sure we used a breastcollar, but then again I could be thinking of using the tailsets and just melding the two together I think I may try to research it this weekend (go check out the surcingle/bittingrig I used before LOL) if I get a chance to and go from there. I would still like to know other places that carry them, though, in case I need to get them. __________________ ~Nikki~ Scotland's Commander In Chief 2008 NHH&TA ASB Hunter CP Champion 2007 TSASA ASB Western & Sr. Versatility Champion; ASB Hunter CP Reserve Champion

04-05-2008, 04:14 PM	#4
jazzyjumper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,041 Images: 5	i think they sell a crupper at smartpak if you needed one of those. and i saw some pulley drawreins in the latest issue of dover, so if you wanted to try both of their sites. smartpak.com and dover.com __________________ When you are on a great horse, you have the best seat you will ever have. -Sir Winston Churchill jazzy love <3 oreo splashhh XD

04-05-2008, 05:32 PM	#6
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,433 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 270	I have spare faux white fleece laying around. I'd be happy to whip you up a couple of surcingle pads. Can you show me an example of what you'd need? I've also seen cruppers on ebay for a super nice price... __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'. I've been SNOWBALLED X3!

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