greenlivery
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My friesian has a huge chunky chest and I can't find a breast girth with a martingale which fits. I have spent far too much on XL ones which end up too small, any ideas?
breastgirth/martingale for friesians/other big chunky beasts!
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Crazy Friesian
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Nope but when you find one could you let me know because I may need one myself!!! My Friesian is only 3 and still growing!
Have one made / extension made?
Have one made / extension made?
Jaii
Active Member
When I had a really chunky horse (IDX I think) I had to just punch extra holes in an XL one.
little_flea
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The Albion comes up really big - had the same problem for my large mare, but the Albion one fits. It is lovely as well. Only downside is the price - BUT for some reason, Ingatestone Saddlery do them for just 57 quid (I think it was) - almost half price to other places. They do internet and phone orders - they order them in especially. This is the one: http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductDetails.asp?PCLinkID=13703
little_flea
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I don't know how chunky Friesians are but my mare is 17.2 hh with a wide chest (it is her in my signature) and takes XL in everything including 7ft rugs - have tried other brands other than the Albion in XL and they came up too small...
greenlivery
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crazyfriesian - good luck with your little one
Love baby friesians! Mine grew a LOT once he hit 5 years old... at 4 he was 15hh at 5, he is now 6 and is 16.1hh!!!
Albion is one I have not looked at, so will take a look, thanks
I have made my own extension straps, but I don't feel its very confortable/secure and would like one that actually fits really well.
Albion is one I have not looked at, so will take a look, thanks
I have made my own extension straps, but I don't feel its very confortable/secure and would like one that actually fits really well.
1275gta
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Get a local saddler to make you one to measure, it will cost a bit but will be worth it in the end.
merlins-mum
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You might look at the zilco endurance breastplates. My 16.1hh is in a large one, but is nowhere near the limits of the straps. Also, you can get a martingale attachment for these that just clips on.
greenlivery
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Thanks
jenson1
Member
the K and N brand ones come up huge i have my irish cross who is 17'3 in a cob size!!!