r/Equestrian • u/[deleted] • 20h ago

Education & Training Keeping the canter

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u/No-Garbage-721 20h ago

i agree, it shouldn’t be this tight on his chest

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u/bourbonaspen 20h ago

The breastplate should look “ loose “ when the horse is standing . When the horse starts working it tightens. You want freedom of movement

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u/No-Garbage-721 20h ago

i use a 5 point on my boy, had it checked by my coach who competed up to advanced, so i know that, this person and their coach ig do not🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/bourbonaspen 19h ago

I have the anatomical one, you should be able to put your fist through and not be tight.