EcoRider Freedom Leather Breastplate
Sizing & Dimensions +
| Size Group | Fit & Compatibility | Hardware Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pony/Cob | Fits large ponies, cobs, and average-sized horses | Stainless Steel Snaps |
| Full | Fits standard-sized horses and larger warmbloods | Stainless Steel Snaps |
LEGAL
Regulatory Show-Ring Compliance
Certified compliant with FEI, British Dressage (BD), and British Eventing (BE) competitive rules.
A revolution in saddle stability and shoulder freedom. The EcoRider Freedom Breastplate is an elite, anatomically engineered performance harness designed specifically to prevent the saddle from slipping backward during the critical take-off phase of a jump.
Hand-crafted from our premium, vegetable-tanned EcoLeather and deeply hand-conditioned with EcoRider's natural beeswax formula, this breastplate is exceptionally soft, supple, and molds easily to the horse’s shape. By distributing pressure evenly and clearing the shoulders, it eliminates friction points and rubbing, serving as a complete, streamlined replacement for the traditional combination of a hunting breastplate and martingale.
Key Performance Features:
- Maximum Shoulder Freedom: The unique, low-profile ergonomic design sits comfortably clear of the scapula (shoulder blade), allowing the horse to rotate their shoulders and extend their front legs fully over fences.
- Poll-to-Sternum Pressure Distribution: Engineered to avoid critical pressure points, securing the saddle without constricting the chest or restricting breathing.
- All-In-One Martingale Replacement: The anatomical shaping stabilizes the saddle so effectively that it removes the need for bulky hunting breastplates and running martingale setups, streamlining your tack.
- REACH-Compliant EcoLeather: Naturally vegetable-tanned over several weeks, creating an exceptionally kind-to-skin, hypoallergenic surface that prevents hair rubs and sweat galls.
- Polished Stainless Steel Hardware: High-grade, rust-resistant buckles and snap clips ensure reliable, long-term security in all riding conditions.
Product code: ECO012
Anatomical Configuration
Traditional breastplates cross directly over the high-motion shoulder joints, compressing the chest muscles and restricting the neck muscles when jumping. The Freedom Breastplate features a deeply contoured cutback that arches clear of the shoulder joints. This distributes weight and stabilizing force cleanly over the sternum, avoiding localized muscle compression and allowing full, unrestrictive shoulder rotation.
Material Integrity & Care
Dynamic Fit Tip
💡 Pro-Tip: When fitting the Freedom Breastplate, adjust the straps so you can easily slide a flat hand under the shoulder pads and the chest bridge. The breastplate should sit snugly enough to prevent saddle slippage on take-off, but never tightly enough to pull down on the pommel when standing.
The EcoLeather Taxonomy
☁️ SuperLux Softy
Crafted from pre-conditioned softy leather cuts, this range offers immediate suppleness. The leather is loose and responsive to the touch right out of the box, completely bypassing the traditional rigid break-in period.
🏆 Classic Heritage
Hand-selected from high-density bridle butt hides, this choice provides exceptional tensile strength. It offers a structured, secure feel under saddle and retains its clean lines over long-term use.
🔬 Ultra Comfort
Our absolute finest hypoallergenic leather, treated with organic balsam deeply heat-pressed into its core. Lined with a completely stitch-free underside to eliminate friction, sweat irritation, and rubbing.
