Long girth recommendations

[HufflyPuffly]

I’m on the hunt for a 52” girth for baby Beryl.

I would like to spend under £100, she’s three and saddles/ size will probably change, Havana, smart but doesn’t have to be leather, plus ideally not elasticated…

Currently she’s stealing Topaz’s Ideal Affinity F2, but they’ve shot up in price ?, plus I don’t really want elasticated.

So anatomical, suit a forward girth groove and a rather round barrel, any suggestions as the market is huge!

Picture of her being semi well behaved being ridden in the hay field ??.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

If your wanting something for stability I use a flexigirth they are great for the round flat barrel types.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I actually have a long brown one I don't use anymore as I only use my dressage saddle on Louis now, it's in fairly good condition don't want much for it if you wanted it I think it is a 52 inch.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

I actually have a long brown one I don't use anymore as I only use my dressage saddle on Louis now, it's in fairly good condition don't want much for it if you wanted it I think it is a 52 inch.

oh if it’s definitely 52” I’m interested!

 

[Fieldlife]

If your wanting something for stability I use a flexigirth they are great for the round flat barrel types.

Do they suit the forward girth groove though?

 

[rextherobber]

Stubben trevira suit forward girth groove and are comfortable

 

[Fieldlife]

Stubben trevira suit forward girth groove and are comfortable

That is the stubben string girth? I found it totally straight cut, and NOT suited to a forward girth groove.

 

[rextherobber]

Yes

That is the stubben string girth? I found it totally straight cut, and NOT suited to a forward girth groove.

yes, is a soft cord girth, it was recommended by my saddle fitter for my mare with a forward girth groove, and has been perfect.

 

[Fieldlife]

Yes
yes, is a soft cord girth, it was recommended by my saddle fitter for my mare with a forward girth groove, and has been perfect.

Interesting. Does it sit in the girth groove? I’m struggling to see how anything but a curved girth works in a very forward girth groove.

@sbloom can you help?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Do they suit the forward girth groove though?

They are not anatomically shaped they are just straight so I don't know the horses I use it on doesn't have a forward girth groove, you could email them they are a very small company and they are so helpful and friendly.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

oh if it’s definitely 52” I’m interested!

Hey I just looked and it's a 54 they are not expensive new the fabric ones are about £40 the leather one is £65 I think.

I remember I had to buy a longer one as my girth straps on my show saddle are really short.

 

[rextherobber]

Interesting. Does it sit in the girth groove? I’m struggling to see how anything but a curved girth works in a very forward girth groove.

@sbloom can you help?

Yes, it sits in the girth groove. Saddle fitter said there's no point putting a girth anywhere other than in the girth groove, as everything will end up there anyway....

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Yes, it sits in the girth groove. Saddle fitter said there's no point putting a girth anywhere other than in the girth groove, as everything will end up there anyway....

All girths gravitate forward but the anatomical ones are shaped around the elbow so they don't rub.

 

[Fieldlife]

I think curved girths sit in girth groove when girth groove is forward, but enable saddle straps to sit further back. A straight girth cannot achieve this.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

Hey I just looked and it's a 54 they are not expensive new the fabric ones are about £40 the leather one is £65 I think.

I remember I had to buy a longer one as my girth straps on my show saddle are really short.

Ah that’s a shame but I’ll check them out as that’s definitely more the price range I want to stick with ?.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions so far .

 

[Cowpony]

I have a Jaguar. It's beautiful soft leather, padded and just under £100

 

[rextherobber]

All girths gravitate forward but the anatomical ones are shaped around the elbow so they don't rub.[/QUOTE
Stubben Trevira doesn't rub on my horse. I asked my saddle fitter and followed their advice - it works for my horse, it may not work for others

 

[rextherobber]

I think curved girths sit in girth groove when girth groove is forward, but enable saddle straps to sit further back. A straight girth cannot achieve this.

My saddle has 4 girth straps, I use the ones the saddle fitter told me to

 

[sbloom]

The Stubben can work with forward girth grooves as long as they're not deep and "pouchy" it's been discussed many times if you search. Yes, four girth straps are very useful for forward girth grooves. The string is ultra low profile and so has no bulk between elbow and ribcage, often the cause of rubbing is bulk here.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

The Stubben can work with forward girth grooves as long as they're not deep and "pouchy" it's been discussed many times if you search. Yes, four girth straps are very useful for forward girth grooves. The string is ultra low profile and so has no bulk between elbow and ribcage, often the cause of rubbing is bulk here.

She’s not extreme for a forward girth groove and the saddle that currently fits is a standard three girth strap one. It is staying put well and doesn’t climb up her neck like the previous one was apt to, it just feels like it moves side to side just a touch, which I think a none elasticated girth will solve.

From last month, she’s come up in front a lot since.


Some more recent shots:

Topaz’s GP that was determined to shunt forward!


My old show saddle that sits better but I need to buy a girth for and stop stealing mums tack ?.

 

[sbloom]

I actually find that strong elastic both sides works better than most fixed girths, the Stubben excepted, so it all depends on the saddle and how the fitter has fitted it, hence it's almost impossible to make recommendations. The Stubben is usually very good for lateral stability.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

I actually find that strong elastic both sides works better than most fixed girths, the Stubben excepted, so it all depends on the saddle and how the fitter has fitted it, hence it's almost impossible to make recommendations. The Stubben is usually very good for lateral stability.

It's a minefield and an expensive one apparently at the moment!

The prolite dressage girth stopped any rolypoly motion on Topaz, though she did like Stubben Equi-Soft for the freedom it gave her, so the fixed gave her more stability hence my thinking of looking for none elasticated. To be fair the current saddle doesn't move a lot in the Ideal F2, but baby horses can have their moments and I wouldn't want the girth to be our downfall!

Think I might try and actually go into some stores and see what I think in person...

 

[sbloom]

It's a minefield and an expensive one apparently at the moment!

The prolite dressage girth stopped any rolypoly motion on Topaz, though she did like Stubben Equi-Soft for the freedom it gave her, so the fixed gave her more stability hence my thinking of looking for none elasticated. To be fair the current saddle doesn't move a lot in the Ideal F2, but baby horses can have their moments and I wouldn't want the girth to be our downfall!

Think I might try and actually go into some stores and see what I think in person...

Most of the good girths aren't to be found in tack shops, just to add to your woes!

 

[HufflyPuffly]

Most of the good girths aren't to be found in tack shops, just to add to your woes!

You are not helping I swear horses get more complicated to look after every year!