Breastplates with martingale

Breastplate with martingale is a great option for riders who, on the one hand, need a martingale action and, on the other hand, want to prevent the saddle from moving excessively while riding. By combining these two things into one, as in Breastplates of Balotade putting them on and using them is much easier. In such models, the chest strap is usually fastened to the girth with a carabiner. Martingale in a breastplate most often it is detachable so that, if necessary, you can also use the breastplate itself, without martingale .

The principle of operation of martingale breastplates .

In order for martingales to function properly, they must be well selected. Too short breastplate it will block the horse’s movements too much, especially the work of the neck and back (especially when jumping, it can cause the horse to jump with the so-called ‘reverse back’, which is very bad). Too long martingale will not only be ineffective, but it can also be dangerous – the horse may stick its hoof there and fall over. As we know, it may end tragically. Therefore, a lot of attention should be paid to proper selection and fitting a martingale breastplate .