Mackey Classic Hunting Breastplate

Mackey Classic Hunting Breastplate

Hunt weight made using quality 3/4" leather, finished in detailed white stitching, with martingale attachment.

A hunting breastplate is a type of tack used in English riding — especially in eventing, fox hunting, and show jumping — to help keep the saddle from sliding backward during fast work, jumping, or riding on steep terrain.

Key features:

• Shape: It has two straps that run from the saddle’s D-rings (or special attachments) down to a central ring at the horse’s chest, then a strap that runs between the front legs and attaches to the girth.
• Additional strap: Many hunting breastplates also have an adjustable strap across the withers to help keep everything stable.
• Material: Often leather, sometimes padded or elastic for extra give.

Extra functions:

• Often includes rings or clips to attach martingale forks, turning it into a hunting breastplate with martingale attachment.
• Can provide a place for the rider to grab in emergencies (kind of like a leather seatbelt for bouncy moments).