Long girth Recommendation

[Finns Mum]

Hello I wonder if anyone can recommend a long girth for a sensitive horse, I am going round in circles looking at all the options, he has a good girth groove and I don't have any saddle moving backward or forward issues but he is a chunk so looking for something that will help keep things central. The major issue I seem to be having is finding a girth that comes in a 58" as every time I find one I like the look of it doesn't go that big! In the past he has liked a sternum pad and I think in general prefers the wider type girth, he is happy in a Wow soft girth for his dressage saddle and I am not looking for something shaped like the Fairfax or Lemieux as these don't sit flat and cause him issues. Anyone know of any hidden gems that might work please?

 

[MuddyMonster]

Would something like this work? It definitely goes big enough from the looks of it.

Shires ARMA Anti-Chafe Contour Girth

Synthetic contour girth lined with anti-chafe cushion fabric - this textured surface increases airflow which helps reduce excessive sweat build up to protect against chafing. Shaped for freedom around the elbows with roller buckles for easy tightening. Qu

gsequestrian.co.uk

I have the anatomical version and my rub prone native loves it - far more so than more expensive versions I tried.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Love my Chunky Monkey anatomical girth. Mine was 64" so you don't have to worry about sizes. The quality is amazing, lovely soft leather.

I know they aren't the cheapest but they sell reconditioned. How it works; my previous horse with his old saddle had a 60" CM girth which I bought new at full price of £125. We bought a new saddle which meant going up to a 64" girth. They took my old 60" and sent me a new 64" and I think I paid just £15. My old one would have been resold as reconditioned after being checked and cleaned.

New horse and the 64" was too long so it went back and I have a new 58" and again, I think this cost around the same trade in price. I will always be able to get a new, excellent quality girth at a fraction of the full price so as my horse changes, I don't have to worry about new girths.

 

[Finns Mum]

Would something like this work? It definitely goes big enough from the looks of it.

Shires ARMA Anti-Chafe Contour Girth

Synthetic contour girth lined with anti-chafe cushion fabric - this textured surface increases airflow which helps reduce excessive sweat build up to protect against chafing. Shaped for freedom around the elbows with roller buckles for easy tightening. Qu

gsequestrian.co.uk

I have the anatomical version and my rub prone native loves it - far more so than more expensive versions I tried.

Ah fab thank you I will take a look

 

[Finns Mum]

Love my Chunky Monkey anatomical girth. Mine was 64" so you don't have to worry about sizes. The quality is amazing, lovely soft leather.

I know they aren't the cheapest but they sell reconditioned. How it works; my previous horse with his old saddle had a 60" CM girth which I bought new at full price of £125. We bought a new saddle which meant going up to a 64" girth. They took my old 60" and sent me a new 64" and I think I paid just £15. My old one would have been resold as reconditioned after being checked and cleaned.

New horse and the 64" was too long so it went back and I have a new 58" and again, I think this cost around the same trade in price. I will always be able to get a new, excellent quality girth at a fraction of the full price so as my horse changes, I don't have to worry about new girths.

Do you find they sit ok across the sternum in that the weight is evenly distributed not on one edge? I think having had trouble with the Lemieux girth any time I see anatomical I worry I will have the same issue. That is interesting about the reconditioning as getting a new saddle is how I now can't find a girth as his previous one doesn't go up to the size I now need which I never even considered that being an issue!

 

[teddy_]

Super basic, but my ancient Stübben cord girth seems to work on sensitive horses and rounder horses. If you do get a cord girth, make sure it's cotton and not polyester, though.

 

[MereChristmas]

Super basic, but my ancient Stübben cord girth seems to work on sensitive horses and rounder horses. If you do get a cord girth, make sure it's cotton and not polyester, though.

I have used Stubben girths for years but I think they are synthetic.

Cord girth with stainless steel roller buckles

Broad girth of soft synthetic fibre with rust-proof stainless steel roller buckles. Highly suitable for horses with difficult saddle position. Made of breathable material, easy to care and machine-washable, this cord girth is very attractive, not only wit

stuebben.co.uk

 

[sbloom]

Super basic, but my ancient Stübben cord girth seems to work on sensitive horses and rounder horses. If you do get a cord girth, make sure it's cotton and not polyester, though.

The Stubben in indeed synthetic, cotton would be grim, it stretches when wet if knitted like this. Mohair is the other option for a cord girth, expensive though.

 

[teddy_]

The Stubben in indeed synthetic, cotton would be grim, it stretches when wet if knitted like this. Mohair is the other option for a cord girth, expensive though.

My mistake!

 

[Finns Mum]

Ah thank you I have tried the Stubben cord girth and he wasn't a fan, fussy beast.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Do you find they sit ok across the sternum in that the weight is evenly distributed not on one edge? I think having had trouble with the Lemieux girth any time I see anatomical I worry I will have the same issue. That is interesting about the reconditioning as getting a new saddle is how I now can't find a girth as his previous one doesn't go up to the size I now need which I never even considered that being an issue!

Never found any problems with distribution of pressure with the girth being very wide and well padded on the full length.

I went for anatomical because my previous horse was a barrel so an anatomical girth prevented slipping while also making sure there was good room for his own movement.

 

[Hormonal Filly]

Would something like this work? It definitely goes big enough from the looks of it.

Shires ARMA Anti-Chafe Contour Girth

Synthetic contour girth lined with anti-chafe cushion fabric - this textured surface increases airflow which helps reduce excessive sweat build up to protect against chafing. Shaped for freedom around the elbows with roller buckles for easy tightening. Qu

gsequestrian.co.uk

I have the anatomical version and my rub prone native loves it - far more so than more expensive versions I tried.

I have the fluffy version of this, my mare loves it but I bought a leather girth which was forward shaped but she hates it. so back to the fluffy one, only thing is the saddle slips more in it.

 

[Finns Mum]

Never found any problems with distribution of pressure with the girth being very wide and well padded on the full length.

I went for anatomical because my previous horse was a barrel so an anatomical girth prevented slipping while also making sure there was good room for his own movement.

Thank you, its so hard to gage how wide and padded the girths are from pictures.

 

[teacups]

Not a girth expert, but to add to your potential ideas:
I have a Harry Dabbs waffle girth which has been recommended on here (my saddler also likes it). I bought it in horse’s regular size, but it was quite large - have bought the next size down and tbh could probably have gone another size down.
It only goes up to 56” but this means you might find the the 56 fits your 58” horse.

I got mine from David dyer who also do a girth trial scheme - try it out for 2 weeks for 10% of purchase price - or you could just order it to see if it fits for size & return if not. There is an elasticated and a non-elasticated version. I have the elasticated and it’s good quality.

David Dyer Saddles - Harry Dabbs Platinum Curved Waffle Girth| Elastic

www.daviddyersaddles.co.uk

ETA he had a thorowgood before and this is definitely wider. If you’re interested I can measure width at central part for you, but this girth is quite a bit smaller than yours & it may vary according to length? Or ask David Dyer for measurements - I found them very helpful.

 

[Finns Mum]

Not a girth expert, but to add to your potential ideas:
I have a Harry Dabbs waffle girth which has been recommended on here (my saddler also likes it). I bought it in horse’s regular size, but it was quite large - have bought the next size down and tbh could probably have gone another size down.
It only goes up to 56” but this means you might find the the 56 fits your 58” horse.

I got mine from David dyer who also do a girth trial scheme - try it out for 2 weeks for 10% of purchase price - or you could just order it to see if it fits for size & return if not. There is an elasticated and a non-elasticated version. I have the elasticated and it’s good quality.

David Dyer Saddles - Harry Dabbs Platinum Curved Waffle Girth| Elastic

www.daviddyersaddles.co.uk

ETA he had a thorowgood before and this is definitely wider. If you’re interested I can measure width at central part for you, but this girth is quite a bit smaller than yours & it may vary according to length? Or ask David Dyer for measurements - I found them very helpful.

Thank you I will investigate

 

[Pippity]

After spending hundreds of pounds on a wide variety of girths, I've accepted that my round little cob is happiest in a string girth. Townfields don't go big enough for you, but it looks like Stubbens do.

I do like the Harry Dabbs waffle girths, and had one for my old share horse. Current horse definitely prefers the string girth, though.

 

[marmalade76]

Not a girth expert, but to add to your potential ideas:
I have a Harry Dabbs waffle girth which has been recommended on here (my saddler also likes it). I bought it in horse’s regular size, but it was quite large - have bought the next size down and tbh could probably have gone another size down.
It only goes up to 56” but this means you might find the the 56 fits your 58” horse.

I got mine from David dyer who also do a girth trial scheme - try it out for 2 weeks for 10% of purchase price - or you could just order it to see if it fits for size & return if not. There is an elasticated and a non-elasticated version. I have the elasticated and it’s good quality.

David Dyer Saddles - Harry Dabbs Platinum Curved Waffle Girth| Elastic

www.daviddyersaddles.co.uk

ETA he had a thorowgood before and this is definitely wider. If you’re interested I can measure width at central part for you, but this girth is quite a bit smaller than yours & it may vary according to length? Or ask David Dyer for measurements - I found them very helpful.

I have these, they're definitely wider than the norm and come in both elasticated and non elasticated.