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I use my breast plate for looks in the show ring, but it can be used to help keep the saddle from sliding backwards when the horse is moving.
I use it on my horse that has almost no withers to prevent the saddle from sliding too far to the side.
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What is a breastplate for?
a breastplate is used to protect the internal organs, stomach, and the torso it was also used in the middle ages
What size breastplate martingale should you get your horse?
my horse is a throughbred x racehorse, and his saddle slips back ever so slighlty, we have had it measured and it fits fine and they said get a breastplate martingale cause the next size saddle is just way to small... he is a 17.2 throughbred. please answer before XMAS! thankyou :D
Does people use horses for something?
The equipment used in horseback riding for english, is a saddle, a girth, a bridle, reins, maybe a martingale, a helmet, maybe a breastplate, and boots, half chaps, or full chaps. You can wear: Helmet, riding gloves, boots/chaps Western: Saddle, bridle, reins, maybe a martingale and/or a breastplate or helmet, boots & chaps. Note: Western ewuipment is built differently from English Also, it is posssible to ride without a saddle (& girth) or bridle.
What are the pieces of a horses tack?
Common Horse Riding:Bridle,Saddle,Saddle Blanket,Bit,Bridle,Reins also the horse can wear boots,Leg protectors and a breastplate. Horse Racing:Blinker,Racing platforms,Saddle(racing),Bridle,Breastplate and bit,Reins and maybe leg protectors. Also horses with soft hooves may wear horse shoes for extra protection. Paddock Tack:Flyvail,Rug(summer,winter,spring or Autmn depending on the season). Others worn by horses are halters and leads.
What is another name for breastplate?
A military breastplate was a 'cuirass'
What kind of saddle is an endurance saddle?
An endurance saddle is used for endurance races
What riding disciple is a cutback saddle?
A cutback saddle is used in saddle seat riding.
When and where billy cook saddle 1527 was made also what it is used for?
when and where the billy cook saddle # 1527 was made and whar it is used for this is a 15in saddle
Where is the heavy combat armor used in the Roman Empire?
Shield, helmet, breastplate, shinguards.
What is a saddle bronc saddle called?
The saddle used on a Bronco is called a 'Bronc Saddle'. There really is no other special name for the piece of equipment.
What type of saddle is used in hunter under saddle events?
English
How would one purchase a used saddle?
One could purchase a used saddle by visiting a horse riding stable where they will often have them for sale. Alternatively, one can often find a used saddle for sale on eBay.
