[drivingpairs] Re: rule book/ no breeching

In a message dated 2/18/2006 11:02:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
ecartis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> 
> Date: Sat, 18 Feb 2006 11:22:11 -0800 (PST)
> From: Jan Tobey <mars@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [drivingpairs] A potentially dangerous situation - help and 
> thoughts p
> 
> Part 17 of one of our rule books indicate that for multiple hitches 
> including pairs, tandems, 4 and 6-in-hand, that britching is not to be used.  
>   
>  I have always felt that the britching on the wheel horses was ESSENTIAL to 
> keep the wagon or cart from rolling forward and hitting the horses in the 
> wheel position.  This is the first time I have found it "illegal" to use.  
>   
>  Your thoughts please.  THANKS
> 

Just a thought... What rule book are you refering to?  I'd think that it 
would be up to the driver to determine what type of harness his turnout needed.
Trish

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