Breast bar and breeching bar

The breast bar and breeching bar are padded bars that contain the horse at the front and rear.

Breast bar and breeching bar: The breast bar and breeching bar are padded bars that contain the horse at the front and rear.

What is it for?

They keep the horse in place so it cannot slide forwards or backwards while travelling.

More about this item

The breast bar sits in front of the chest, the breeching bar behind the hindquarters; both are padded and usually quick-release. A quick release matters so you can unload fast in an emergency. Check that they are properly locked before leaving.

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Sources: The British Horse Society · The British Horse Society. Descriptive only; not a substitute for expert advice or training.