Breastplate or Racing Breastgirth?

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Hi everyone,

I've been looking to buy a breastplate for my ex-racer for a while, however from trying a few on I've determined he's a really odd shape. He seems to have really long shoulders and a low set neck, so I need something that has long shoulder straps but the bit that goes between his front legs needs to be quite short. He's also extremely sensitive, so I need something that won't interfere with his shoulders.

Would I be better off with a racing breastgirth? Or are there any specific brands/designs of breastplate that are really adjustable?

(I've had my eye on the Kate Negus Elasticated Breastplate if anyone has one)
 
Not helpful but I would say non, I hate breastplates, in order to stop a saddle moving back they need to either interfere with a horses shoulders or strangle him ! Find a better fitting saddle ?
 
bonny said:
Not helpful but I would say non, I hate breastplates, in order to stop a saddle moving back they need to either interfere with a horses shoulders or strangle him ! Find a better fitting saddle ?
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They are not there to stop the saddle moving backwards generally but as an emergency measure such as towards the end of a xc round, our ex racehorse wears one for competing just in case but not every day as his saddle is fine.
We use one that fits onto the girth, similar to a racing one but it is not as you can fit a martingale onto the centre ring, I have no idea what make it is as it was a hand me down from another horse.
 
bonny said:
Not helpful but I would say non, I hate breastplates, in order to stop a saddle moving back they need to either interfere with a horses shoulders or strangle him ! Find a better fitting saddle ?
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His saddle fits fine thanks, it doesn't slip! I use a breastplate as a just in case measure for cross-country, he doesn't wear one for day to day riding.
 
Our ID mare has a v prominent breast bone so she can't wear a hunting/eventing style breastplate as they rub.

However a nice leather racing style breastfeeding girth is very smart instead..

Fiona
 
I have a lovely all leather breastgirth, I think it might be Shires.

I have a large collection of varying styles if breastplate/breastgirth. Other people collect saddle pads, I seem to collect breastplates!!!

Mine wear them hacking, jumping and hunting. Babies also wear them full time until they can be trusted! Some never reach that point!
 
Fiona said:
Our ID mare has a v prominent breast bone so she can't wear a hunting/eventing style breastplate as they rub.

However a nice leather racing style breastfeeding girth is very smart instead..

Fiona
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Now some would say that is too much information for this section of the forum! :D :D
 
bonny said:
Not helpful but I would say non, I hate breastplates, in order to stop a saddle moving back they need to either interfere with a horses shoulders or strangle him ! Find a better fitting saddle ?
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Not sure that's true or you wouldn't get far driving!
 
Pessoa do a highly elasticated breastplate we use for our ISH. Here http://www.totally-tack.co.uk/p_4000_pessoa-5-point-breastplate?gclid=COOFiPLNm9ECFcOVGwod620JuQ (Available elsewhere too - this is the just first one that came up on google). It is very adjustable with loads of space to reduce the girth bit and the elastic does let it stretch and not interfere with action. There is no sheepskin - but you can buy sheepskin pads if you want them. I actually find sheepskin rubs worse than clean smooth leather. We've had ours about 4 years now and I confess it is starting to get a tiny bit saggy on the elastic. But it isn't so expensive as to be difficult to replace.
 
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