??????Girths???????

[DayleAshley]

Ok so I always have used elasticated girths but when I had my boy (flat backed cob) fitted for a new saddle, the saddler told me to forget elastic and get a 'proper' girth (no elastic). The reason being the elastic can stretch and cause the saddle to slip, which is a problem with a pony shaped like a barrel! But I've since heard lots of different views on girths so now have no idea on what girth would be best??? HELP!!!!!!!!

 

[Venevidivici]

A saddler told me yesterday that many Master Saddlers recommend the Stubben string girths.

 

[TigerTail]

Technically speaking the girth doesnt keep the rider on board, the balance does

Aside from that Id only use an elasticated one as its creates even pressure, it is able to expand and contract with the horses breathing and bending.

Heather Moffett has been using flexEE girths recently and getting on with them really well

http://www.flexiworksequine.co.uk/

 

[suzysparkle]

I really like the shaped wintec elastic ones. The elastic is contained within the girth and not at the ends so you don't get the same slipping issues. It's also cheap and very easy look after. My Horse has really sensitive skin and it has never rubbed. I have also heard very good things about the stubben cord girths for preventing slipping, but have never used one myself.

 

[miss_wilson]

my saddler recommended professional choice, but oldmillsaddlery and shires also do a non slip girth, i have bought the oldmillsaddlery competition girth has a non slip pad that velcro`s onto the girth £25 and excellent!!

 

[eriskaydales]

Livery at our yard had saddlery out and they recommended the string type girth, took me back to my childhood, its wider and softer than those of years ago. Wish these "experts" would make their minds up, are all those riding the flat backed cob supposed to go and buy these string girths now, after being told the elasticated ones were more humane.

Totally agree with the post your own balance plays a huge part, having ridden in a treeless saddle, god help you if you motorbiked round the corner, makes you very aware of your position.

 

[sbloom]

I fit almost exclusively wide and flat horses and use an Atherstone with strong elastic at both ends out of preference, and sometimes it makes a lot of difference with a fitting. Non-elasticated not only less kind when the ribcage expands, but unless you do it up tight enough for the ribcage not to expand, there will also be a moment of slack when the ribcage contracts.

 

[Mizzbecx]

Ok so I always have used elasticated girths but when I had my boy (flat backed cob) fitted for a new saddle, the saddler told me to forget elastic and get a 'proper' girth (no elastic). The reason being the elastic can stretch and cause the saddle to slip, which is a problem with a pony shaped like a barrel! But I've since heard lots of different views on girths so now have no idea on what girth would be best??? HELP!!!!!!!!

I loved my stubben string girth for my barrel back Section D and I'm using them now on my new gypsy cob x and I'd never go back to using anything else!!