Fleece or memory foam girth for horse that drops when mounted

[sport horse]

I have had some success with a Stubben string girth on a sensitive horse. I have also found water treadmill along with walking over raised poles and lunging with a Pessoa helps build up back muscle to enable the horse to carry the rider more comfortably. Do you have a thick pad under the saddle - there are memory foam saddle pads which might help.

 

[webble]

OP I'm not sure why a certain poster is being quite so nasty but you can put them on ignore so you don't see their posts

 

[sbloom]

I have had some success with a Stubben string girth on a sensitive horse. I have also found water treadmill along with walking over raised poles and lunging with a Pessoa helps build up back muscle to enable the horse to carry the rider more comfortably. Do you have a thick pad under the saddle - there are memory foam saddle pads which might help.

Yes to the Stubben, but no girth should be the first stop here, I would disagree with these non ridden methods, they are all for horses that are already moving well and just need strengthening. Dysfunction in a horse can often be reinforced and strengthened if you go too fast. And no to training aids, there is any number of posts from brilliant bodyworkers, rehabbers, movement-savvy vets (most aren't) and trainers saying the same basic message:

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[Jellymoon]

Wow, I was surprised how this thread went…not sure what happened there OP, but the reason I read it in the first place was because I had a 5 yr old a lot like yours, he’s now 8 and a nice allrounder, does the job I want him to do and is sound and willing.

He’s an Irish hunter type, 17hh, was weak behind etc. and also came with the report from his previous producer that he could be a little cold-backed if he hasn’t been ridden for a few days.

And no, I will not be putting a pic of him on here !! But he looked like a big young gangly weak thing with dodgy feet, and now he’s a big strapping lad with a big old neck and behind and nicely covered back etc.

I did not go down the vet/mri/x ray route, I just took my time and got good advice from my trainers. Tried to make sure his saddle/girth/pad was comfy, and I still have to keep on top of that.

I made sure I had a good farrier, that’s important. Other than that, it’s just time and correct training. And it wouldn’t help if I went into detail as they are all different, but help on the ground from a really good trainer who has a good understanding of how to help your horse with his individual conformation and way of going is really important.

Good luck. He’s absolutely gorgeous, with the most honest expression and wonderful big ears!!

 

[Jellymoon]

Also to add, I did lots of hacking with mine, not too much in the school actually as it seemed to upset him (fine now though) and if I did go in the school (once or twice a week) it would be big slow circles and not too much speed and pressure. And no jumping in small arenas…so I wouldn’t jump in my own one, I’d box out to big arenas with lots of space and xc training, fun rides etc.
we did that until he was about 7, and then it was like the penny dropped and he was able to carry himself…

Oh, no gadgets either, he wasn’t strong enough to cope with them.

 

[santas_spotty_pony]

A full fleece lined girth may help, I’ve had success with this in the past.

 

[GypsGal1718]

Try getting on him bareback and see if he does it, if not then the saddle/girth is the problem, if you really think it’s the girth then it could be a sternum issue, just an idea

 

[Barton Bounty]

I use the arma fleece girth on mine and I really rate it, its not too hot when its warm and it wicks away any sweat nicely, its elasticated both ends. I do have two stubben string girths, one a 46 one a 48 if you would like to try ?

 

[Bobthecob15]

The Stubben string girths are good, I really like mine (pain to wash though!! Cold wash, by hand, leave to dry flat or they can shrink)

My ex racer hasn’t got much in the way of topline (finished racing a few months ago) saddle fitter gave us a nuumed saddle pad with a couple of corrective shims…once he’s got a bit of muscle over his back you can take the shims out. Obviously a short term solution but if he’s changing shape could you try that? Just an idea you’ve maybe already considered x

 

[HopOnTrot]

Just to add, I had a memory foam girth on my lunging roller and it was making my mare sore, swapped to a leather contour girth and she was perfectly happy, it was only used in walk 3x a week 15-30 minutes whilst rehabbing so it didn't take long to cause an issue.

 

[Beausmate]

So, your horse, with his good conformation (not confirmation) has been seen by several top pros, and has nothing wrong with him.

Lots of good advice on here that you don't want to consider for whatever reason.

Your horse is weak behind, and no girth is going to fix that. If you want him to stay sound long term, you need to find out why and work on building him up correctly. Could be many reasons why, most of them have already been mentioned.

Or, hey OP, your horse is stunning! Shame about the sarcoids, he could absolutely have cleaned up at HOYS. Just use a fleece-covered memory foam girth and all your problems will disappear like magic. Is that what you wanted to hear? People on HHO tend to be rather forthright and blunt, that doesn't mean they're picking on you, or your horse. They are trying to help you out! There is a huge wealth of experience here and you could really learn from it if you want to. Or, you know, just ignore it and carry on carrying on

 

[Tiddlypom]

I agree with many other posters, a sound and well started young horse would not have a back end like that. I did think “eep” when I first saw his photo before I’d read any of the other comments.

Something is awry whether it’s a veterinary or a training issue, or a mixture of the two.

He is a horse I want to like, and I hope it works out, but I’d want him properly evaluated by a good equine vet before doing any work with him.

 

[HopOnTrot]

Also, without being too blunt, what size rider is on him? You said he was with a male rider and he did it? I used to ride with a larger lady who’s 17hh warmblood would drop her back on mounting.