hunting vs 5 point breastplate

[teazle]

Definitely need a breastplate for my horse as her jumping saddle keeps slipping back, especially now she's actually using herself more.

But I'm wondering whether it's worth getting a 5 point or just an elasticated V-check. What does the 5 point offer that the others don't? Happy to buy her what she needs, but if the 5 point doesn't do anything more than others, I don't see the need for it.

Any breastplate is also to be used with a martingale, and as a neck strap!

 

[Ella19]

I don't like the elasticated jumping ones that just go round the neck, I found it really hindered my mare. Instead I have a hunting breastplate like this

http://www.equishopping.co.uk/item-equestrianoutfittersCT252.htm

I figured I didn't need a 5 point as i'm not eventing at a high level or jumping at a massive level (up to 1.10m for me is the highest!) and coudln't be doing with the faff of putting one on and off each time.