Anybody use string girths?

[Skhosu]

My saddler has suggested one for my boy. My saddle can move a bit and he reckons it could help the problem?
Not sure though if I'd be too embaressed to wear one at comps and stuff....do they look really cheap and horrible?
It's black, made of 4mm (?) wide twine-like stuff so apparently ti doesn't pinch.
Anybody use one? Are they any good?

 

[parsley]

I think you can get very posh ones now - they aren't necesarily the brightly coloured things of years ago.

 

[JAK]

Yes, use these ones:

http://www.tds-saddlers.com/ProductDetails.asp?PCLinkID=6332

Very soft (not like the string girths of old!), don't pinch, wash well & don't go 'crunchy' even when they've been sweated on!

Much wider than a 'normal' girth, so spread the load evenly & help keep CB's saddle in place (toilet roll shaped cob!), though FOO & LBO appreciate them too!

Also come in black, brown & white! Highly recommended!

 

[Skhosu]

yup! That's the one he's given me to try.
Still not keen on the idea...but thanks for the 'good stories'!

 

[JAK]

No honestly, try them & get the words 'string girth' out of your mind, they're nothing like the old-fashioned ones, truly!
All mine wear them happily & CB is very fussy about girths! I have not known them to pinch, rub or anything else & they really do stay soft!
(I didn't like the idea at first either! LOL)

 

[JAK]

And they absolutely do not look 'cheap & horrible'! They are very distinctive actually & many people would know instantly that your horse is wearing a Stubben girth!

 

[MagicMelon]

I was recommended this Stubben one on these forums. Its brilliant! Its really soft and wide so extremely nice to use on the horses. It hasnt pinched or rubbed any of mine including my sensitive skinned boy.

 

[sojeph]

They're excellent! Do give it a go.

 

[picklesforme]

Yep we use one. Would definatley recomend them

 

[spaniel]

ditto....superb girths.

 

[Peanot]

I have one of these stubben girths after a chiro/physio recommended one to me. Apparently they are very good for the horse for a few reasons. I love mine and they are lovely and soft. I don`t use any other now. They don`t sweat either. Definately recommend one.

 

[SydneyB]

They look really comfy. I like the way the buckles are attatched. Might give one of them a go if i get a new ned.

 

[PapaFrita]

Oh my goodness. I had that sooooo wrong! I was still stuck with the image of the old string girths and was a bit baffled TBH about what you were going on about!
Stand corrected and ashamed of myself (and mentally making note to procure similar girth)

 

[Ash the arab]

They are great!
I have used them on 2 horses now and they stay soft and don't pinch.
Give it a go - you will be suprised!!

 

[M_G]

I use the same as you stubben string girth & it really helps hold tubbys saddle in place no nips or anything it gets my vote
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