in place when packing heavy loads in mountainous terrain.
Sopris Chest Strap$19.50 RIGC
*All Sopris Pack #1 & #2 Systems come complete with Chest Strap and Breeching--one price for everything you need to get your goat out on the trail.
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The chest strap (sometimes called a breast plate) works with the cinches to ensure that the saddle stays in place when going up steep inclines with heavy loads.
The breeching (sometimes called a butt strap) works with the cinches to ensure that the saddle stays in place when going down steep descents with heavy loads.
Use of the chest strap and breeching is recommended on all saddles when packing heavy loads in mountainous terrain. These straps may seem complicated at first, but taking a few extra minutes to learn how to use them will save you time and frustration in the long run. Your animal will quickly learn to accept the chest strap and breeching, so don’t take ‘no’ for an answer.
Our chest straps and breeching are made of 1/4" felt sewn to strong, soft nylon webbing. Strong, solid brass metal snaps clip to the saddle’s "D" rings, and adjust with Super Loc adjusting buckles. The Sopris Breeching makes an excellent harness for pulling your goat while training him to jump into a pickup, cross streams, etc. (after attaching breeching, connect lead ropes to the two front saddle "D" rings and pull.)