long or short girth straps for jumping saddle?

[Hoof_Prints]

Hi, I'm having a saddle custom made and am deciding whether to opt for long or short girth straps (i suppose i can always get them trimmed if they are long). What is more comfortable for the horse? I noticed not many jumpers have short girths, but I do like to feel close to my horse. I want him to have the most freedom of movement possible. Thanks

 

[catkin]

I had a long girth on a dressage saddle. It was more comfortable for the horse than a short girth and I never felt the buckles under my leg (neither did trainer).

Lots of saddlers will recommend that for comfort and stability the girth should buckle near the widest part of the horse's barrel so maybe that could help your decision.