ACORRECTLY FITTING breastplate will help to hold a saddle securely in place and stop it from slipping backwards. This piece of tack is especially popular for eventing and showjumping, where there is a greater risk of slipping and sliding. Traditionally, breastplates were made entirely from leather, but now other materials, such as elastic, are often used.
Just like any other item of tack, a breastplate must be fitted correctly if it is to help, not hinder, a horse. It should be snug enough not to catch a hoof when jumping, but not so tight that
