It can be used, though some people make do without it. I use it personally only maybe 4-5 times when I'm teaching a horse to drive because using a saddle it can get in the way and the lines are too low. Not necessary but useful
A surcingle is generally used for ground driving training of new horses.
HOWRSE: Vaulting and training a young or inexperienced horse.
A surcingle is a strap that goes around a horse's girth area to provide additional security and stability for different types of equipment, like a saddle or training aids. It helps to keep the equipment in place while the horse is in motion, especially during training or lunging activities.
A surcingle is a strap made of leather or leather-like synthetic materials that fastens around a horse's girth area used for training and exhibiting or to stabilize saddles or packs. It also is a primary component of a horse harness.
The surcingle is most commonly used for longeing, mainly to attach training equipment such as side reins, lauffer reins (sliding side reins), and chambons. A surcingle is also important in long reining, as it provides rings for the long reins to run through
A surcingle is a strap that is used to secure a saddle or other equipment onto a horse's back. It helps to keep the saddle in place, particularly during training sessions or when the horse is being exercised.
No it can not.
A surcingle is a band, girth or belt which is passed over the saddle, or pack, and around the horse and fastened to keep the equipment bound securely. It's also used for training and in some equestrian events.
A surcingle is a strap that is used to secure a horse's saddle or harness in place. It helps to distribute the weight of the saddle or harness evenly and offers additional support for the rider or driver.
You shouldn't really because they are not fully grown and will have problems in the future if backed to early, the average age is around 3-4 years old. Although you shouldn't ride a horse before 2 years old you can get it used to having a saddle and girth on it during it's yearling year by using a lunging surcingle and a saddle pad. You can long line the horse to get it used to the bit commands and that way it won't be as hard on the horse when it's saddle training really begins at 2+ years old.
A surcingle can be used for a couple different things. It is a piece of equipment that wraps around the chest area of the horse where a saddle girth would go. They can be used to hold on blankets, or they can be used for lunging or long-lining.
Yes he is very much alive and well :) He is in The British Racing School in Newmaret, England and is being used as a training horse for young and up-coming Jockeys !! :)