Overview
The Zilco Deluxe Breastplate is one of Zilco's finest products! Long distance riders demand comfortable, effective products for their equine athletes and pleasure trail riders, foxhunters and English riders are enjoying the benefits as well. By removing the wither strap, this breastplate can easily be converted to a breast collar suitable for Western disciplines as well!
After many years of testing and rider feedback, Zilco has transitioned their entire line of endurance and trail tack to quality, maintenance-free Stainless Steel Hardware. With 1/2" strapping, lighter hardware and a streamlined design, this tack line will help lighten your overall weight, while maintaining the excellence that Zilco users know and love.
Key Features
- Stainless Steel Hardware
- PVC Waffle Padding for Comfort and Simplicity
- Versatile and Lightweight, only 1 lb 1 ounce
- Incredibly Easy Maintenance - Simply Rinse Clean
Product Details
Technologies:
Zilco began in 1962 as a small factory in Sydney (Australia), making lightweight racing products from revolutionary synthetic materials. Zilco's famous synthetic strapping is made from specially woven webbing that is coated in a co-polymer. This strong strapping retains its flexibility over a large temperature range and has great resistance to abrasion, tear and cracking. The strapping will not wick moisture like other synthetic materials so the coating won’t split or open. Wonderful ease of maintenance you will appreciate.
Better than a leather breastplate; the padding of this breast collar for horses is made of a lightweight, specially shaped black PVC waffle material that disperses pressure evenly. The closed cell foam material is super comfortable through the tough parts of a long ride when your horse (and your gear!) is working hard. Soft and pliable, the material lubricates with sweat and will not rub your horse or create heat.
Care Instructions: Zilco is incredibly easy to maintain, you can Simply clean in a bucket of soapy water, rinse, and hang to dry.
Sizing
| Size | Shoulder Straps | Wither Strap | Girth Strap | Tug Straps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard/Arab | 16"-21" | 8"-13" | 14"-23" | 6"-10" |
Sizing:
Zilco's "Standard/Arab" size measures smaller than an average horse size and will fit more petite horses, like an Arabian. Zilco's "Full/Oversize" size measures significantly larger, and is best for standard horses. Both sizes are highly adjustable.
Previous Feedback
Comments: This breastplate absolutely doesn't rub my horse! His saddle stays secure without any marks or discomfort to him.
From: Louise- Ohio, USA
Comments: I absolutely love this breastplate! My mare (who can get very sassy if she isn't comfortable in her tack) has no rubs at all with this one. I love how accurate the color is (purple) and how well it matches the rest of my tack! I will definitely be purchasing another one in the future for my gelding. Definitely recommend buying one, the quality is outstanding and durable!
From: Natalie - California, USA
Comments: I now own 2 of these, and will shortly be purchasing #3, so all my horses have one. The first one I bought, I have had for a few years now, it's still in great shape. The colors stay vibrant, it's easy to clean, and the padding seems to work well to prevent rubs. None of my horses have ever gotten a rub from one. I'm very happy with them, I also like the sizing on these, I ride smaller TWH (think 14 to 15 hands) and these fit very well, they would fit a bigger horse if needed as well.
From: Melissa - Westville, Florida, USA
Comments: I bought this ZILCO breastplate with the matching Halter and Headstall. I started to send it back because the light green wasn't as lime as I wanted. Then I looked closely at the quality of all three of the items I ordered. The workmanship was amazing so I kept them. Just wished Riding Warehouse could order the matching reins for me.
From: Juleen- Cedaredge, Colorado, USA
RW: Thank you for writing this wonderful review! At this time Zilco does not make their reins in a lime green color, only forest green. However, we encourage you to check-in as we are always bringing new colors and styles!
Comments: The Zilco product line is a fantastic friend of the trail, endurance and CTR riders. This has held up very well and cleans up with just a dunk in a bucket. Does not rub and fits a wide variety of horses.
From: Catherine Dmochowski - Alison, Tennessee, USA
Comments: The snaps are a little too small - I had to spread mine to fit - otherwise it's a good breastplate.
From: John - Virginia, USA
Comments: Got my new NAVY color today. Gorgeous!!! It looks good on every color horse so have to draw straws to see who gets to wear it. These are the BEST breast collars ever and work with either english or western style saddles!! I have one for each horse!
From: Karen B. - Parma, Idaho, USA
Comments: Great breastplate. Very adjustable and easy to clean. Glad I switched to biothane from fleece, now I don't have to worry about burrs and hair sticking to it! Saving up to get another color!
From: Julie - Tampa, Florida, USA
Comments: Love the breastplate. Easy to clean and adjust. I will be ordering for all the saddles. Very well made.
From: Anna - Honobia, Oklahoma, USA
Comments: Nicely made and does not rub even at long distances. Easy to clean, very durable and highly adjustable!
From: Lory - Rhode Island, USA
Comments: My favorite brestplate! Very comfy, doesn't rub even my thin skinned sensitive horse. Durable and easy to clean. Fits a variety of horses.
From: Kirrily - Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Comments: Zilco is the best tack for trail and endurance riding. Adjustable, easy to clean, lightweight and durable. Comes in great colors or plain old brown and black. This has fit everything from a 13.3 pony to my 15 hand stock horse.
From: Rapid Fox Rachel - Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
Comments: I love the feel and quality of this breast collar, especially the waffle padding and the fact that it is lightweight. I've had other breast collars in the past that were quite heavy. Being able to make several adjustments allows the breast collar to be used on multiple horses. Already have the halter bridle so my horse is now color coordinated.
From: Janelle - Tomball, Texas, USA
Comments: We just fitted my husband's TWH with his new breastplate! I'm very happy with the large adjustability of this. Walker is a big boy, but like most walkers he is narrow-chested. We had him all adjusted in 5 minutes! Plus he looks snazzy!
From: Susan - Michigan, USA
Comments: This is a wonderful breastplate. My thin-skinned Arab gets rubs from anything but wool, but the Zilco breastplate doesn't bother him at all. It has such a wide range of adjustment that I can use it on my tiny little Quarab, my big Polish Arab, and a friend's monster warmblood. I use it with the neoprene ring protector and sheepskin cover over the wither strap. The freedom of movement is so much better than western breast collars, plus it is lightweight and easy to clean. If you're into function over form, this is the best breastplate for your money.
From: Rebecca - Indio, California, USA
Comments: I have been thru several breast collars and was never happy until my husband bought me the blue Zilco Deluxe Trail Breastplate. I love it! It looks very nice and lays on my Arab's skin without abraiding him or flipping over like the old ones I had.
From: Diane Coleman - Dublin, Virginia, USA
Comments: Yay, FINALLY stainless steel - been bugging Long Riders for years and it's here! I just ordered my new breastplate and am happy with the lighter weight and great quality! No more green spots from brass hardware. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
From: Kira Scott
Comments: Breastplate weighs 1lb 2oz. Same as my older Moss Rock one with no padding but wider straps. So if you are buying it to save weight, don't. Online retailers should be accurate in their descriptions.
From: Anonymous
RW Response: We've taken the care to measure and weigh the Zilco Deluxe Trail Breastplates that we have in our current stock and they do weigh 1lb 1oz, as the description states. We encourage our customers to return anything that does not meet or exceed their expectations using our 365-day free return policy.
Comments: Girlfriend bought one for my horse and unfortunately I'll not be using it. I used it once and I have 2 negative items and one positive item to mention. Hope this helps prospective buyers. 1: - The clip and ring on the wither strap rubs on my horse's left shoulder. 2: - The keepers for the excess strap length rub on my horse and there are a LOT of keepers. 3: + It's very adjustable, however, and even fits my 17 hand horse (which is unusual). Quite surprised that someone would design something that is meant for endurance or cross country but has so many keepers all over the place that rub.
From: Adam- California, USA