This 2 7/8" contoured steer tripping collar is the same construction as Tyler's 4" collar in a narrower profile: Hermann Oak harness leather, double stitched, lined with latigo, on stainless steel hardware. It is for ropers and steer trippers who want a collar that pulls its weight and lasts, without the full width of the 4" up front. The contoured cut follows the chest so the collar stays seated under load instead of riding up. One set of 4" tugs is included. Need more coverage for a horse that gets pulled hard? Step up to the 4" steer tripping collar, which is the same leather and hardware with two sets of tugs. Specs Style Steer tripping collar, contoured Width 2 7/8" Leather Hermann Oak harness leather, lined with latigo Construction Double stitched Hardware Stainless steel What's included Collar plus 1 set of 4" tugs Maker's mark Stamped with Tyler's maker's mark Origin Handmade by Tyler Shupe in Eminence, Indiana, USA Warranty Lifetime, against defects in workmanship and materials FAQs 2 7/8" or 4": which should I buy? Both are built the same. The 4" spreads a hard pull over more chest and ships with two sets of tugs; the 2 7/8" is lighter and less bulky and ships with one set. If you rope and want a collar that will also stand up to tripping, the 2 7/8" is plenty. What does "contoured" mean on a breast collar? The collar is cut with a curve rather than as a straight strap, so it follows the chest and stays put under load when a horse sets down on a steer. How do I check fit? Go by chest width, never by the horse's height. Measure across the chest between your rigging dees and allow for the tug adjustment; a collar that sits level across the chest with the tugs mid-range is right. Why double stitching? Two rows of stitching through harness leather and latigo lining hold the two layers as one and give a second line of defense if a stitch ever wears through. It is the construction Tyler uses on every piece that takes real load. Ships in 2 to 3 business days, free U.S. shipping.
