These are the real work horse's of the lumber industry.
Does anybody know what the rope loop over the tail is for? An amazing, amazing animal, the male Asian Elephant.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Burma Work Elephants
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Wade G. Burck
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I would hedge a guess that it helps stabilise the rigging commonly held on their backs just as historically similar straps were applied to stock saddles for horses and riding saddles for Camels.I have used them on both species in the past.Hope this helps.
Glenn Sullivan
Glenn,
I don't know if that is the case or not. A crupper is "tighter" around the base of the tail, and not adjustable for a bigger or little "loop", usually used in addition to a breast collar.
Wade
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