September 2003

Zilco and Sportack Top Breast Collars

These companies know what serious riders need in saddle security.

Zilco’s Ztech breast collar’s Y shape and synthetic material make it a top choice.

Breast collars keep the saddle in place, which is critical in steep terrain, where even the best-fitting saddle is likely to slide backward. They also help keep a saddle in place when a horse bolts or spins, causing the saddle to shift. However, while most riders agree on the purpose of a breast collar, they won’t agree on the best style or materials.

Our endurance riders rejected leather and nylon products and those not in the classic Y shape, with the breast collar anchored at the girth and the shoulder straps following the shoulders to the saddle. …