Eventing dressage tack??

I’m watching replay and i missed who the rider is, but I think Aussie - and horse is wearing one of those jumper type breastplates? I was already a bit confused seeing both snaffle bridles as well as doubles…

Although I evented waaaay back in the day, I never made it to levels where either of these issues would matter!!!

Somebody enlighten me?

And I am SO disappointed to see almost everybody in top hats, instead of helmets. Bravo to those few souls who have worn helmets.

I had a TB mare with very big movement. When she was 3DE fit at advanced level, she would “slide” out of her saddle in the dressage if I didn’t use a breastplate.

Rules say either snaffle or double. Rider’s and horse’s choice: whichever gives the best result.

See also here: http://www.chronofhorse.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362574