Best Girth to Buy

[Flibble]

So the Saddler has been out and my feversih cold put me into the sort of delirium which accepted his recommendation of a New Albion to fit New_Horse_Too_Big.

My Luck being what it is I now discover that the girth straps are shorter so I am going to get the lad a new Girth as well so - Recommendations please for a nice soft cuddly Girth.

I like elasticated ends so tell me what I should buy.

Thank God for my Nuumed Numnahs at least they all fit (yes I have a lot 5 to be precise) and some Griffin Girth sleeves too so its only my saddle and all my rugs that dont fit New_Horse_Too_Big.

 

[kerilli]

the new Cair girth looks lovely, and has central elastic, which i think is the best.

 

[sueandtoto]

Toto has got a Thorowgood girth , its made of soft "leather look" stuff with tiny air holes all over it so he doesn't get sweaty , its got one elastic end and can either be hand or machine washed , we have had it for a couple of years and still looks new

 

[lucym]

personally i like wintec girths, i have one for both my saddles

and the horses seem to like them which is the main thing

 

[Tiffany]

I bought the new shaped Albion. It's not got elastic but it's self righting. Lovely soft leather and my girl seems comfy with it

 

[Box_Of_Frogs]

The Wintec one that is elasticated all through is brill. A master saddler told me that girths with elastic just one end or the "humane" girths damage both the saddle and the horse!

 

[seabiscuit]

Hate any girth that is elasticated in anyway- personally I think that the old fashioned stubben string girths are the best! They are really wide and comfortable. The horses love them, physios recommend as well. You can get them from TDS saddlers.

 

[Honeypots]

I recommend these...same as Stubben cord girth but cheaper..just as hardwearing..
Recommended by saddler as very comfy for the horse due to their width..

http://www.divoza.co.uk/product203.aspx

 

[CrazyMare]

OH has a lovely soft, padded leather Albion dressage girth.

 

[cyearsley]

Another vote for the Stubben cord girth, no pinching, rubbing and easy to wash and keep clean....

 

[Flibble]

[ QUOTE ]
Hate any girth that is elasticated in anyway- personally I think that the old fashioned stubben string girths are the best! They are really wide and comfortable. The horses love them, physios recommend as well. You can get them from TDS saddlers.

[/ QUOTE ] Why do you hate elastic ?

 

[KatB]

I only like elastic in the middle or double elastic-either end

Wintecs are great and cheap. Albion leather giths are beautiful. Am also impressed with the stubben girths after seeing them "up close" for the first time

 

[ann-jen]

I have to say I've found wintecs to be the most comfortable girth for my horse and I've tried countless on my mare because she rubs/marks incredibly easily!
I just wondered if anyone knew what the problem with humane girths is? In my quest for the perfect girth I tried one and it rubbed my horse really badly but the theory seems quite good - equal loading on each girth strap should be a good thing surely? It certainly wasn't what I found but I just wondered what it is about the design that isn't quite right - or is it just my horse?

Edited to say sorry if hijacking post - but just wondered.

 

[milliepops]

I wanted a girth with elastic both ends but didn't want a leather girth for hacking/jumping etc. I bought the Professionals Choice girth which is neoprene lined and have been very impressed. They also do a version which is sheepskin lined.
I've seen a cheaper copy of it in one of the big catalogues - think it was Derby House but can't see it on their website.

 

[Elle123]

i have a wintec internal elastic one (well thats wat the blurb says! hehe) and really love it. U cannot over tighten as easily as you can with elastic, though i am very careful about that anyway. they are also shaped to help prevent chaffing. how ever if i could wrap my horsey in cotton wool i would!!! hehe so i also use a lambskin girth sleeve which i love!
Luv Elle
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[Honeypots]

I was told that the Humane girths can cause pressure points where the D ring is. They are also quite narrow and if one buckle breaks they become very loose all of a sudden..

 

[ann-jen]

That makes perfect sense actually and the pressure sore my horse got would of been exactly under the D-ring. Never thought of what might happen if the strap broke or came undone but thats another good point. Thanks

 

[sachak]

Mollie has a throwgood girth and it serves her well. never rubs and has elasticated ends. Although, I do find it awkward to clean as it kind of absorbs any rub down with a damp sponge and dare i use soapy water for the subborn bits she starts foaming under her belly when she sweats !!!

A friend of mine used Humane girths on her kids ponies and i found they did their job well although on her young warmblood they did not so much.

I really think its a case of finding what works for your horse really.

On my big warmblood I have a D&T lemico straight girth and i think, just as soon as we have them available, I will switch to a wave or cambered girth (and later jumping) as i think it will compliment the cotours of his body better and therefore allow for better comfort and allow the girth to serve its purpose well.

hope that helps

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