Best girth (also in SY)

[BarmyC]

Hi all

Need a bit of advice.

My 5 year old TBxWB had a bowen treatment today and one of the things noted was that she was sore around the muscles in her girth area.

There are no sores or anything there and she hasnt given me any signs that she is sore.

It was suggested that i change her girth.

I am currently using a leather girth with elastic at one end. The elastic is on the offside and i do her girth up from the nearside so as not to over tighten.

So i would like to know what would be the best one to buy for her... I do not however have a huge wad of money to spend.

scones and clotted cream to those that can help..

 

[rotters13]

Try a Flexi Girth! They work really well for my two including my very sensitive skinned mare. They look a bit odd when you first see them but when I tried them I was a total convert!

 

[BarmyC]

I will have a look thank you

She is sore behind her elbow on the side of her will this help with this problem?

 

[suzysparkle]

Christ Lammfelle. They are wide and are fully lined with lambskin. Really soft and distribute pressure really well. I've also heard many a good word about the Stubben cord girths.
http://www.horsedream.co.uk/products.asp?id=8

 

[BarmyC]

Just had a look and they look lovely!!

I think i might get a sleeve to begin with and get the girth at the end of the month.



Do you think this would be an idea or should i just go for a new one altogether?

 

[suzysparkle]

To be honest, sleeves don't even compare to these girths. I got a surprise when I got mine as they are quite wide but so so comfy for the Horse. They sent me a wee sample of the cleaning stuff as well but to be honest I've never needed it. I just leave it to dry and then brush it - comes up like new. If you get one make sure you go up a size as the lambskin is quite thick.

 

[BarmyC]

To be honest, sleeves don't even compare to these girths. I got a surprise when I got mine as they are quite wide but so so comfy for the Horse. They sent me a wee sample of the cleaning stuff as well but to be honest I've never needed it. I just leave it to dry and then brush it - comes up like new. If you get one make sure you go up a size as the lambskin is quite thick.

Ok thanks suzy sparkle i will do that then