As a regular rider, you are probably so used to your saddle and its accessories that you don't even give much thought to items like the girth. All riders owe much to the girth, an exceedingly crucial part of a horse's saddlery. If there was no such thing as the girth, you would be forced to ride bareback. That suggests you'd need to have the sense of balance of a professional skier.
Next time you tighten the girth on your horse, think about its effect on the horse. The girth is a little but necessary part of saddlery that will give great discomfort to the pony if not fitted right. This means your girth should be just the right fit for your pony, and you need to tighten it just the right way.
You can avail of a gigantic spread of girths on the market. But when you do decide to purchase a girth, you must pay attention to certain purchase criteria.
Your first area or worry is your girth's size. Your horse's current girth would be the best measure for the new one, and if not, you can use any girth, fit its ideal on your pony and measure that. A 3rd option is for you to measure around the pony from girth strap to girth strap, but the precision of this technique could be questionable. You might also consider girth extenders for girths that are too short, but all said and done, it is best you get a new girth and take pains over the measurement.
Like with any saddlery item, the material your girth is made of will make a serious difference to how well your horse adjusts to it. A girth of good quality won't irritate or chafe your horse. Customarily leather makes for the best quality, but new leather girths can chafe the horse's elbow crevices. This is because new leather is stiff. It is easy to get rid of the stiffness with a speciality leather cream. Flexible leather moulds to your pony better and quicker, without annoying the pony. A good cream maintains the leather in superb condition; if you are not sure about the best cream to buy, ask for the guidance of the retailer where you buy the girth.
If a girth continues to chafe against your horse, it may be best to drop using it. You might also try out girths with neoprene layers engineered to give maximum comfort. They're particularly impressive in maximising comfort, though they may lead to heat build up where they lie against the horse's skin. Webbed girths are extraordinarily cheap and do not hurt your pocket, but you want to take extra care to see that your horse is comfortable with them. These girths also need constant inspection, as they are not so durable and can crack or even snap with some use.
What kind of girth and accessories you purchase will be determined by the discipline you use your pony for. A stud guard is a must for show jumping and eventing, as is an overgirth. If you're earnest about dressage, you'll go in for a girth specifically made for dressage; this kind of girth permits freer elbow movement and optimizes dressage performance. Don't get confused by the big range of girths you see in the market. Just keep this in mind: the wider the girth, the better it will be at spreading out pressure on the pony, and more comfortable the pony will feel.
And lastly, when you are girthing your pony, make it a slow but steady process. You don't need any kinks coming up because you girthed up in a rush.
Next time you tighten the girth on your horse, think about its effect on the horse. The girth is a little but necessary part of saddlery that will give great discomfort to the pony if not fitted right. This means your girth should be just the right fit for your pony, and you need to tighten it just the right way.
You can avail of a gigantic spread of girths on the market. But when you do decide to purchase a girth, you must pay attention to certain purchase criteria.
Your first area or worry is your girth's size. Your horse's current girth would be the best measure for the new one, and if not, you can use any girth, fit its ideal on your pony and measure that. A 3rd option is for you to measure around the pony from girth strap to girth strap, but the precision of this technique could be questionable. You might also consider girth extenders for girths that are too short, but all said and done, it is best you get a new girth and take pains over the measurement.
Like with any saddlery item, the material your girth is made of will make a serious difference to how well your horse adjusts to it. A girth of good quality won't irritate or chafe your horse. Customarily leather makes for the best quality, but new leather girths can chafe the horse's elbow crevices. This is because new leather is stiff. It is easy to get rid of the stiffness with a speciality leather cream. Flexible leather moulds to your pony better and quicker, without annoying the pony. A good cream maintains the leather in superb condition; if you are not sure about the best cream to buy, ask for the guidance of the retailer where you buy the girth.
If a girth continues to chafe against your horse, it may be best to drop using it. You might also try out girths with neoprene layers engineered to give maximum comfort. They're particularly impressive in maximising comfort, though they may lead to heat build up where they lie against the horse's skin. Webbed girths are extraordinarily cheap and do not hurt your pocket, but you want to take extra care to see that your horse is comfortable with them. These girths also need constant inspection, as they are not so durable and can crack or even snap with some use.
What kind of girth and accessories you purchase will be determined by the discipline you use your pony for. A stud guard is a must for show jumping and eventing, as is an overgirth. If you're earnest about dressage, you'll go in for a girth specifically made for dressage; this kind of girth permits freer elbow movement and optimizes dressage performance. Don't get confused by the big range of girths you see in the market. Just keep this in mind: the wider the girth, the better it will be at spreading out pressure on the pony, and more comfortable the pony will feel.
And lastly, when you are girthing your pony, make it a slow but steady process. You don't need any kinks coming up because you girthed up in a rush.
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