Tucker Montreal Breast Collar vs Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar
Both are Tucker leather breast collars with brass hardware. The Montreal is the simpler, wider-fitting choice with three sizes and a fleece-lined chest tab. The Heritage High Plains adds hand-tooled Starry Plains detailing and a contoured double-ply build. Neither listing gave a price, so check current prices at each store before deciding.
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Tucker Montreal Breast Collar
Choose the Montreal if you want a plain, fleece-lined breast collar in a specific size from cob to large horse.
Pros
- Three sizes cover cob through large horse
- Fleece lining at the chest tab reduces rub
- Over-the-neck strap keeps it up on the shoulder
- 1" double-stitched leather for durability
Cons
- Plain look with no tooling
- No stated country of origin
- No written warranty listed
Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar
What separates them
| Tucker Montreal Breast Collar | Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizing | Three sizes: cob, horse, large horse | One model, no size options listed |
| Construction | 1" wide, double and stitched | Double leather ply, contoured |
| Chest comfort | Fleece-lined chest tab | No lining listed |
| Styling | Plain leather | Hand-tooled Starry Plains border |
| Hardware | Brass | Brass |
| Color options | Multiple colors to match Tucker saddles | Black only |
| Origin | Not stated | Made in the United States |
| Warranty | Not stated |
Price history
- Tucker Montreal Breast Collar: lowest $159.99 on Nov 1 at Jopps Tack.
- Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar: lowest $249.99 on Nov 1 at Walmart.
Prices at every store
Tucker Montreal Breast Collar
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Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar
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Specs compared
| Spec | Tucker Montreal Breast Collar | Tucker Heritage High Plains Breast Collar |
|---|---|---|
| Strap width | 1" wide | — |
| Construction | Double and stitched construction | — |
| Chest tab lining | Fleece lined | — |
| Hardware | Brass hardware | — |
| Cob shoulder to center | 20" | — |
| Cob center to girth | 23" | — |
| Horse shoulder to center | 22" | — |
| Horse center to girth | 25" | — |
| Type | — | Shoulder, Neck |
| Color | — | Black |
| Material |
Questions and answers
- Which fits a wide-chested horse better?
- The Montreal, because it comes in cob, horse and large horse with stated shoulder-to-center and center-to-girth measurements. The Heritage High Plains lists no size range, so confirm fit with the store.
- Which is more comfortable for the horse?
- The Montreal has a fleece-lined chest tab, which helps against rubbing. The Heritage High Plains relies on its contoured double-ply cut instead.
- Which looks dressier?
- The Heritage High Plains, with its hand-tooled Starry Plains border. The Montreal is plain leather.
- Do both use brass hardware?
- Yes. Both list brass hardware, so they match brass-trimmed Tucker saddles.
- Is the Heritage High Plains worth more than the Montreal?
- It adds tooling, a contoured cut and US manufacturing. Whether that is worth a higher price depends on how much you value the finish; compare current store prices first.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both are double-layer leather with brass hardware, so care matters more than the model. The Montreal's stitched 1" strap and the Heritage's double ply are both built for daily use.