Memory Foam Girths?

[GrassChop]

I am looking at a memory foam girth from Kramer which looks like it could work and not a bad price but I've never used memory foam. What is it like to use as a girth?

I am worried how easy it will be to clean as well as it is memory foam outer as well.

https://www.kramer.co.uk/Horse/Sadd...g-Girths/Memory-Foam-Long-Girth-Elbow-Freedom

Advice appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Dave's Mam]

I tried one once & the second I put my foot in the stirrup to mount, my saddle moved.

 

[Hollychops]

I have one and bought it as my mare was sensitive. I had no issues with it and will be using it again when i buy my next one. It was easy to brush off and went in the washing machine the same as other girths do, no issues.

 

[saddlesore]

I’ve got a collegiate one and a stubben one and I think they’re great. Horse is happy and I just pop them through the washing machine.

 

[sbloom]

Memory foam - usually slow recovery (like when you roll over in bed on a memory foam mattress, it takes a few seconds to respond) and when under pressure doesn't absorb pressure, rapid movement won't cause it to react. Not the best material for anything to do with a saddle though as with all things some horses will like them, and they'll work fine on some, just no scientific reason behind it, and it could cause instability because sadly cheaper girths usually have cheap, stretchy elastic. There's much better out there. What made you pick this, is there a certain problem you're looking to solve?

 

[GrassChop]

Memory foam - usually slow recovery (like when you roll over in bed on a memory foam mattress, it takes a few seconds to respond) and when under pressure doesn't absorb pressure, rapid movement won't cause it to react. Not the best material for anything to do with a saddle though as with all things some horses will like them, and they'll work fine on some, just no scientific reason behind it, and it could cause instability because sadly cheaper girths usually have cheap, stretchy elastic. There's much better out there. What made you pick this, is there a certain problem you're looking to solve?

I wanted to try a crescent shaped girth to see if it helps saddle from slipping forwards before forking out for the more expensive ones and also on the premise that this one might not be so bad anyway.

 

[sbloom]

I wanted to try a crescent shaped girth to see if it helps saddle from slipping forwards before forking out for the more expensive ones and also on the premise that this one might not be so bad anyway.

Harry Dabbs waffle ergonomic girth, elasticated both ends, not quite the same shape but the weak elastic on the memory foam one may cause the saddle to be able to move anyway. Of course also a good idea to have your saddle checked if it's only just started to run forwards, and if you have a saddle fitter always aske them about kit, they'll know what might suit your set up. I always ask my customers to check with me before buying a different girth or numnah (thickness of numnah), or changing the girth straps they use.

 

[GrassChop]

Harry Dabbs waffle ergonomic girth, elasticated both ends, not quite the same shape but the weak elastic on the memory foam one may cause the saddle to be able to move anyway. Of course also a good idea to have your saddle checked if it's only just started to run forwards, and if you have a saddle fitter always aske them about kit, they'll know what might suit your set up. I always ask my customers to check with me before buying a different girth or numnah (thickness of numnah), or changing the girth straps they use.

I am currently using the Harry Dabbs one, it doesn't work for me. My horse has a large rib cage and is downhill and narrow chested so this isn't a new problem. The saddle is due to have point straps fitted too and my saddle fitter has suggested this type of girth to try too in the meantime and then hopefully in conjunction with the new straps, it should solve the issue. I've tried gel pads on top of my saddle pad, sheepskin half pads and just a saddle pad.