Tack help.. please?

[TS_]

Last weekend I had an eventing clinic. It was recomended that when competing xc I should use an over girth. Not sure if that's what it's called but it goes over the saddle and is elastic/stretchy.
Anyway I was wondering where to look for one?

 

[Cliqmo]

They are called surcingles

Should be widely available in any large tack shop

 

[TS_]

I know what a surcingle is, didn't realise they were the same thing.

 

[marmalade76]

I'm surprised to hear this has been recommended as I never see anyone using one these days. I've got one you can have if you want but its quite old.

 

[Tnavas]

Generally they are not used nowadays as they prevent the stirrup iron from coming off the saddle in the event of a fall.

Make sure that your girth and girth tabs have sound stitching.

 

[TS_]

Ok, thanks guys. I've never had horses I can compete cross country on before. So I was unsure of the right thing to do as I didn't think I'd seen many people with them.

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

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Generally they are not used nowadays as they prevent the stirrup iron from coming off the saddle in the event of a fall.

Make sure that your girth and girth tabs have sound stitching.

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Ah, thank you for that T. I wondered why they weren't used any more

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