Dusty85
Well-Known Member
Hi all,
Does anybody have any advice about how tight/slack a 5 point breast plate should be?
I have one but sometimes i think its too loose as when we're cantering it jingles a little, but i dont want the straps over the shoulders to be too tight-therefore making it uncomfortable for him when reaching over XC fences.
I can probably get four fingers underneath the strap at the wither. (with my little finger resting on his mane, if you get me?! )
But i know the whole point of them is to stop the saddle slipping so i dont want it to be too loose and pointless!
Any ideas? such as a fists length of slack or etc.
Also in the tack room- apologies for the double post
Does anybody have any advice about how tight/slack a 5 point breast plate should be?
I have one but sometimes i think its too loose as when we're cantering it jingles a little, but i dont want the straps over the shoulders to be too tight-therefore making it uncomfortable for him when reaching over XC fences.
I can probably get four fingers underneath the strap at the wither. (with my little finger resting on his mane, if you get me?! )
But i know the whole point of them is to stop the saddle slipping so i dont want it to be too loose and pointless!
Any ideas? such as a fists length of slack or etc.
Also in the tack room- apologies for the double post