Can you cut dressage leather giths straps to fit GP Girth???

[Kate_13]

I am looking at getting a new saddle and one of the girth straps has snapped just below half way.

Should I cut all the straps so that I can use a normal girth or have it fixed to that I could use a dressage girth? Also how much do you reckon it would cost to fix?

 

[trelawnyhorses1]

Nooo dont just go to a saddlers and ask for them to replace the strap which is broken, i should imagine it will be about £4o but will be well worth it!!

 

[mrhsaddler]

I must admit to cutting a customers dressage saddle girth straps down and punching new holes last week, but she wanted to use it as a working hunter saddle instead. as for pricing, to give you an idea on cost I usually charge about £7 each to replace a dressage girth strap.

 

[burtondog]

Depending on the brand of saddle is probably pretty easy to get girth strap replaced. I'd expect to pay about £30-£40 for this repair.