{"product_id":"lemieux-kudos-bridge-breastplate-in-oiled-leather","title":"LeMieux Kudos Bridge Breastplate in Oiled Leather","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLeMieux Kudos Bridge Breastplate — Oiled Leather with Padded Chest \u0026amp; Wither\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe LeMieux Kudos Bridge Breastplate is a leather breastplate that keeps the saddle in position while allowing the horse full freedom through the shoulders. It is best for riders who jump, hack over hills or school horses with a flat wither or forward girth groove, and it suits anyone wanting a comfortable, well-padded breastplate with detachable rein attachments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCleverly designed by a team of expert equestrians, it is crafted from soft and supple oiled leather with a bridge strap at the wither, so pressure is shared rather than concentrated in one place.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, supple oiled leather\u003c\/strong\u003e that is comfortable from the first ride\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge strap at the wither\u003c\/strong\u003e for a balanced, stable sit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnatomically swept back shape\u003c\/strong\u003e that stays clear of moving shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGirth strap attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e for stability in fast work\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePadded across the chest and withers\u003c\/strong\u003e for comfort\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple adjustment points\u003c\/strong\u003e for even weight distribution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetachable rein attachments\u003c\/strong\u003e that clip on and off the reins easily\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeMieux\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKudos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge breastplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOiled leather\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePadding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChest and wither\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttachment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGirth straps plus detachable rein attachments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdjustability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple adjustment points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eTack up as normal, then lay the breastplate over the wither with the bridge strap sitting level and clear of the saddle panels.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePass the girth strap attachments through or around the girth as appropriate to your saddle and girth set-up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFasten the shoulder and chest straps, checking you can slide a flat hand beneath each one.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClip the detachable rein attachments to the reins if you want a martingale-style set-up, or leave them off.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalk the horse forward, then recheck all adjustment points once warmed up and fine-tune the balance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more leatherwork and saddlery in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/breastplates\"\u003ebreastplates collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size breastplate should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreastplates are usually sold in pony, cob and full. Choose by chest width and shoulder shape rather than by the horse's height, as a broad cob may need full while a narrow horse may sit better in cob. Wrong sizing is the most common reason breastplates are returned, so measure before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the bridge design stop the saddle slipping back?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bridge strap at the wither combined with the girth strap attachments helps hold the saddle in position, which is why this style is popular for jumping and hill work. It should always be used alongside a correctly fitting saddle rather than as a substitute for one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I remove the rein attachments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The rein attachments are detachable and clip on and off the reins with ease, so the breastplate can be used with or without them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it restrict the shoulders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe shape is anatomically swept back and the girth strap attachments sit clear of the moving shoulders, so the horse retains freedom through the forehand when correctly fitted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I look after the oiled leather?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWipe off sweat and mud after use, dry naturally away from direct heat and condition regularly with a leather balm. Check stitching, keepers and buckles before every ride and retire any worn strap.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout LeMieux\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeMieux is a British equestrian brand recognised for thoughtful design and dependable quality across saddlery and horsewear. The Kudos range applies that same approach to leatherwork built for daily yard use, schooling and competition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What size breastplate should I buy?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Breastplates are usually sold in pony, cob and full. Choose by chest width and shoulder shape rather than by the horse's height, as a broad cob may need full while a narrow horse may sit better in cob. Wrong sizing is the most common reason breastplates are returned, so measure before ordering.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Does the bridge design stop the saddle slipping back?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The bridge strap at the wither combined with the girth strap attachments helps hold the saddle in position, which is why this style is popular for jumping and hill work. 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