Jefferies 5 point Competition Breastplate

[MillionDollar]

Do they actually help stop saddles slipping back? And are they worth the money?

 

[KatB]

Yes and yes IMO! But wouldnt pay anymore than £115, as you can get hold of them for that much!

I got mine for less as am jammy, but I love mine. They are quite generously sized though

 

[JessPickle]

I bought one, didn't fit my big lad though was gutted!

 

[Zoobie]

How big is your boy? I like the look of these but my boy is rather large

 

[KatB]

It is on the tightest hole on all areas on my 16.2hh ISH, he isnt a big build, but has a huge shoulder!!!

 

[Thistle]

We have a full sized one on Willough who is a chunky 14.2 very fit sec D X NF, it's about half tight on her.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

The Jeffries really is only a generous cob size which is fine for a competition horse build but if your horse is chunky/cobby then i recommend the Equipe one from Equestrian clearance Warehouse (£125) as it comes up much bigger. If you are using a breastgirth and a breastplate to keep the saddle in place then they are worth every penny otherwise you might as well save £££ and stick with a regular breastplate- ECW have some lovely ones!

 

[JessPickle]

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How big is your boy? I like the look of these but my boy is rather large

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pickle is a 17.1hh clydesdale x, was really annoyed they do there other breastplates in extra full but not the 5 point grrr

 

[Pidge]

yes and yes

bought one for Pidge after recommendations on here, but it only just fits Pidge - see my recent post in PG for piccies of him wearing it

He's 17hh ISH and in a 7'3" rug

 

[Scarlett]

I'm looking to get one of these soon (my birthday is looming

) but I'm a bit worried now it wont fit my mare, she is a 16h TB with deep chest and shoulder but still usually wears a cob size... might get one from a shop rather than online and make sure it fits...

On the black leather one what colour is the elastic? anyone know?

 

[KatB]

The elastic is the same colour regardless, dark blue with yellow (small) stripes. I imagine it will fit your mare Scarlett as she doesnt sound dissimilar to my horse!

 

[Scarlett]

Thanks KatB - she is still growing too so even if a bit big now it'll fit eventually I hope... local shop have it in so planning to go have a nosey over the weekend and will take current breastplate with us to compare...