How to lengthen breastplate straps

[HicksteadFan]

I have a breastplate I really like but the two top straps (dee rings to chest) are just a tiny bit too short. I only need an inch or two more on each side. I’ve considered using dee ring savers which would make it a tad longer depending on what kind I get, but would it really make that much of a difference? (Mind you dee savers are probably a good thing to have in any case.) Also would dee savers effect where the stirrup leather lies? I have one of those saddles with the safety bars that flick up and down but I just leave them down. Would the dee ring savers push the stirrup leathers back?

Is there anything else I could do to make the straps longer? I’ve heard of some people rigging up something with an extra leather strap at the top.

I’d really rather not get a new breastplate if there’s something I can do.

[Ceylon_Star]

See if adding clips gives you enough extra length?

[Small_Change]

The D-savers shouldn’t really change where your stirrup leathers sit. All the ones I have used fit pretty tightly into the corner of the bars, and don’t seem to displace the leathers.

[Huntin_Pony]

You also could buy new straps that are longer, assuming your breastplate has “standard” straps that go to the saddle dees. Try contacting Smith-Worthington. They are pretty good about selling “spare parts” and are always happy to measure things while you hold on the phone.

[Sing_Mia_Song]

Have Bartville make up a new set for you in the length you need. That’s what I did and it worked perfectly.

[Highflyer]

If you really only need a couple of inches adding dee savers and snaps will probably do it-- and be better for your saddle (dees) and easier on you (snaps).

[HicksteadFan]

[QUOTE=Highflyer;8530330]
If you really only need a couple of inches adding dee savers and snaps will probably do it-- and be better for your saddle (dees) and easier on you (snaps).[/QUOTE]

lol I was thinking will dee savers make them long enough? or will clips make them long enough? But both together might just do the trick

[SonnysMom]

I use by Dee Savers and clips on mine. Much easier to take on and off. Dee Savers are a good idea anyway and do not push the stirrup leathers back.