Can I use a breast plate in dressage?

[FestiveSpirit]

Sorry it just occurred to me, I dont know whether I can

It is unaff dressage but I think it is run under BD rules (or I will assume it is!)

 

[Pidgeon]

I always do and never been pulled up for it so must be ok?

 

[aregona]

yes you can as long as it doesn't have a martingale attachment

 

[FestiveSpirit]

Phew

It is for me to hook my hand under when warming up, so I dont hold too much with the left rein

 

[FestiveSpirit]

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yes you can as long as it doesn't have a martingale attachment

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Great, thanks aregona

 

[MerryMAL]

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Phew

It is for me to hook my hand under when warming up, so I dont hold too much with the left rein

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Why not just use a neckstrap since a breastplate is an extra security measure or to aid an ill-fitting saddle. I suppose if you already have one but to me it just means more tack to clean

 

[FestiveSpirit]

Nice idea but I have just cleaned the breastplate

 

[MerryMAL]

Ahh well good luck in the comp!

 

[Misspiggy]

You can use a breast plate but NOT a neck strap except in Prelim.. You may use a neck strap in 4yo or Young Horse classes where they are ridden in a group.

Neck straps may also be used at any level when working in.

 

[diggerbez]

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Phew

It is for me to hook my hand under when warming up, so I dont hold too much with the left rein

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Why not just use a neckstrap since a breastplate is an extra security measure or to aid an ill-fitting saddle. I suppose if you already have one but to me it just means more tack to clean

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because it looks smarter?!

 

[Gamebird]

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because it looks smarter?!

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And it doesn't scream 'my horse is a lunatic' 'I'm very nervous and might fall off' or I have a wayward left/right hand and need to anchor it'