Tack help: martingale AND breastplate...which goes on first?

[anon510129]

Title says it all. I have two separate pieces because I bought the running martingale first and then realized I needed a breastplate after.

I have been putting the breastplate on first, then the running. My friend told me today she does it the opposite.

Is there a correct way, or is this just preference?

[MHM]

Breastplate first, so the martingale doesn’t get trapped under it as the breastplate gets pulled back by the saddle.

[anon510129]

Good point, thanks!

[Indy]

Agreed. Breastplate first, then martingale like you’ve been doing it.

[Jealoushe]

I always do martingale then breastplate.

[anon510129]

Thanks for including the pic since this isn’t the way I do it. Cute horse, by the way!

So I’m gathering it’s preference? My groom husband didn’t even have an immediate answer lol

[OnDeck]

I’ve always seen breastplate first. If you do the martingale first it will get pressed against the chest by the breastplate

[Jealoushe]

I like mine under so it doesn’t get tangled, this way it stays close to the horse. My breastplate isn’t tight though.

[WavyRider]

Love your color scheme in this