dilema

[dopeesophee]

bought a stud girth today

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aerborn-wide-waffle-stud-girth,-black,-48"_W0QQitemZ350246128280QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090830?IMSfp=TL090830149002r14244

(i bought it from a tack shop)

but i cant attattch my martingale to it... (its too fat!!)

can you recommend a thinner martingale/breastplate&martingale please

 

[Vizslak]

You need a martingale with a clip not a loop to attach to the d ring on the stud girth.

 

[sexyspev]

I cant see the picture, but you can get those funky mountineering clips (apparently called a carabiner!!) , and attatch the matringale that way!!! http://walkhigh.co.uk/acatalog/Carabiners.html

 

[dopeesophee]

thank you

someone did mention that to me, but im not sure?

 

[Vizslak]

I wouldnt be sure of that method either, I would go and buy another martingale if I was you.

 

[dopeesophee]

thats what i thought

ill find one im sure
they are all wondering why i need one in CR
but when i put studs in i would rather be safer than sorry...

 

[Lolo]

I didn't want to sound rude at all! But before you do go off and buy a new martingale, make sure Wilma will walk in a stud girth! Ellie won't- absolutely refuses to move, even with major temptations and persuasion...

 

[dopeesophee]

she seemed fine with it when i put it on to check the sizing

but i didnt walk her round, i will ride in it tomorrow

but im sure she will be fine; i have a feeling they rode her in one before as she has done lots of hunting and xc!!

x

 

[Chico Mio]

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I wouldnt be sure of that method either, I would go and buy another martingale if I was you.

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Why not? You can always take the martingale to a saddler, have the loop opened and a clip put in. Or just use the climbing clip suggested. What possible difference can it make - except it's a sight cheaper than buring another martingale.

 

[Vizslak]

Yes thats a good suggestion re. the saddler CM. It would just be my personal preference not to use a carabiner as there would be no possible break point there and they are more clumbersome than a small swivel clip. I'm sure for many people it would do the job just fine...life with my horses doesn't run that smoothly!