Anatomic girths

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cptrayes

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I had a horse once who objected or rubbed with every kind of dressage girth. I finally bought him an anatomic, curved, one which sorted him out immediately. I've been wondering lately, since I only ever use a curved girth now, just how many horses are "putting up" with straight girths. The amazing thing about a properly shaped curved girth is that when you put it on the horse, it looks straight! That's the thing, apart from my horse's reaction, that convinces me that straight girths can't be as comfortable.

Anyway, if you figure on buying one, I've seen Passier, WOW and various other top brands of curved girth and nothing comes close to these for value for money. Don't be deceived by the low price, they are beautiful quality English made from English leather with lovely soft padding. The design is also great, they are the only ones I have had which hold the girth straps neatly in place.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGLISH-C...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item1c0d181b65


ps I have no vested interest in Heritage/Marlow tack but I have just had some good customer service from them which deserves a mention.
 
That's good to know. :)

I also have a thin-skinned horse that rubs very easily and I always use shaped girths now too (plus sheepskin girth covers).
 
I think with everything it depends on the horse - I had a lovely shaped girth on my girl, looks like its been too narrow or put too much pressure on one point as it made her very sore. I'm currently shopping for a wide, straight girth to use instead. Bloomin' sensitive mare! :)
 
cptrayes said:
I had a horse once who objected or rubbed with every kind of dressage girth. I finally bought him an anatomic, curved, one which sorted him out immediately. I've been wondering lately, since I only ever use a curved girth now, just how many horses are "putting up" with straight girths. The amazing thing about a properly shaped curved girth is that when you put it on the horse, it looks straight! That's the thing, apart from my horse's reaction, that convinces me that straight girths can't be as comfortable.

Anyway, if you figure on buying one, I've seen Passier, WOW and various other top brands of curved girth and nothing comes close to these for value for money. Don't be deceived by the low price, they are beautiful quality English made from English leather with lovely soft padding. The design is also great, they are the only ones I have had which hold the girth straps neatly in place.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGLISH-C...t=UK_Horse_Wear_Equipment&hash=item1c0d181b65


ps I have no vested interest in Heritage/Marlow tack but I have just had some good customer service from them which deserves a mention.
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Hi

Thanks for that CP

I am glad we managed to sort things out for you and you like the girth
 
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