Which Dressage Girth?

[Persephone]

I need a slightly bigger girth for my dressage saddle and am in two minds!

What are people's opinions on Humane girths as apposed to elastic both end girths?

I have only ever used the elastic ended ones, but am wondering which is better for neddy!

Thanks!

 

[milliepops]

I've only ever had elastic both ends - had a Thorowgood one first which was fine, now have an Albion which is lovely.

My friend's dressage girth straps have stretched unevenly so I think if that ever happens to mine I would consider a humane girth to even the pressure up (prob cheaper to get new girth straps though!

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The danger with the humane girths is that it's really easy to over tighten them, as they pull up so easily.

 

[ester]

I have double elastic ended thorogoods

issue with humane girths which I have seen happen at least a couple of times is one of the buckles done up incorrectly, slips= v overlong girth- slipping saddle.

obviuosly depends what speed you are going at the time but I wouldn't ever use one.

 

[china]

i always use elastic both ends, i got a cheap one, only £20 its a thorougood type one, and it still looks smart!

 

[Persephone]

Ok, great that's all I need to know! Another elastic one then!

It's quite annoying because as she has grown and filled out I have now got three leather dressage girths which don't fit any more.

I'm a bit loathe to buy another leather one now tbh. They do look so much nicer though.

 

[Persephone]

Ah, there we go then! Full house!

 

[Eira]

I have to say it , my wintec chafeless has been the best dressage/short girth I have ever bought!

Highly recommend them !

 

[Rouletterose]

Leather stubben no elastic, and don't like humane girths, friend had one and said they are not secure? gone back to ordinary.

 

[Persephone]

Yes I have the Wintec at the moment. Need to get the next size up though.

 

[ester]

*whispers* what size are your leather ones that don't fit anymore?

 

[Persephone]

Lol! 22"