What is the point of a breast plate?

As you may know, a breastplate is a piece of riding equipment, used to keep the saddle or harness on a horse from sliding back. It not only secures the saddle, but still allows a horse’s big shoulder’s to move and gives the rider something to hold onto.

How should a breast plate fit?

BREASTPLATE FOR SAFETY But be sure it fits: snug enough not to catch a hoof when jumping and not too tight to cut into the horse’s muscles. Once on, you ought to be able to pull up the breastplate three inches above the neck OR fit your fist between the chest and the center ring of the yoke.

What does a martingale do?

A martingale is a piece of equestrian tack designed to control a horse’s head carriage and act as an additional form of control besides, for example, the bit. It prevents a horse from throwing its head so high that the rider gets hit in the face by the horse’s poll or upper neck.

Can you use a breastplate in Hunters?

Martingales and Breastplates – Martingales and breastplates are acceptable but should match tack and be properly fitted. In the Hunter ring you will only want to use a standing martingale.

How do I know if my horse needs a breastplate?

To fit a breastplate, it must be taut against your horse across the shoulders. There should be no gap in leather going to the girth between his legs in the Y-shaped variety. It should also be loose enough that he has full range of motion in his shoulders.

What is a 5 point breastplate?

The 5 point design will naturally distribute the pressure over a larger area than a breastplate with just a couple of points of contact. It could also be said that 5 point breastplates don’t put as much pressure on the tree of the saddle when you jump.

What makes the Royal 5 point elastic breastplate so special?

The Royal 5 Point Elastic Breastplate features padded leather and stitched detailing throughout. The elastic is double layered to avoid stretching after long term use. Made with a vegetable tanned leather which helps create a supple and soft finish, whilst creating longevity for the leather and it’s colours

What is the purpose of a breastplate?

The overarching objective of a breastplate is to keep the saddle centered / where you want it. Breastplates of all types attempt to do this. A Five Point breastplate will help you keep your girth more forward, preventing it from slipping back.

Why choose a double layered breastplate?

The elastic is double layered to avoid stretching after long term use. Made with a vegetable tanned leather which helps create a supple and soft finish, whilst creating longevity for the leather and it’s colours A genuinely beautiful breastplate, with an even more attractive price.