English Girths...

Catarina Rose · 07-25-2007, 11:40 AM

Just a quick question-what type of girth do you prefer? Material and brand wise. i.e. do you like neoprene? Or fleece? Or leather? Or whatever other there is. I have to buy an english girth and I don't know which one.

Thanks!
CR

ARMwins · 07-25-2007, 11:45 AM

well i just bought one like this: Equalizer Comfort Horse Girth, English Horse Tack & Horse Supplies

cheap, cheerful, brown, washable, fuzzy for protection

HorseBliss · 07-25-2007, 11:46 AM

i like leather ones. i had a fleece lined one before. it was nice, but it didnt LOOK nice. not that i showed when i was using it. i used it when i was like 10. and i had a neoprene type chafeless one after that. ive been looking at the ones in Dover lately. specifically this one:
Dover’s Split End Girth II - Dover Saddlery

Dawn · 07-25-2007, 11:57 AM

I like leather ones and would much rather have one rather than a fleece or neoprene. But this is by far my all time favourite girth (and is available in english, dressage, and western). Though it is made of 'neoprene' it's very different from the traditional neoprene girths.

Soft Touch Girth

kellidahorsegirl · 07-25-2007, 12:09 PM

I love leather.....but thats cuz I'm a bit of a traditionalist too. I just don't like the look of neoprene or fuzzy girths.
I have a havanna colored overlay girth (so it looks almost like a solid piece, instead of fancy stitching down the middle). It has elastic on one end and solid on the other. Its also contoured so its more comfy. I can't remember what brand it is, but its a nice one and I"ve had it for years....using it everyday on at least 2 horses and showing.

wpbq · 07-25-2007, 04:47 PM

I love the professionals choice girths. Saddles tend to slip on my mare because of her build, but they keep them nice and centered without me having to have them done up too tight, and they're wonderfully easy to clean.

canadianlover · 07-25-2007, 04:48 PM

^ i like them also

horseychic_001 · 07-25-2007, 05:29 PM

No specific opinion, but just a reminder, it's best to get a girth with elastic ends!!

luvs2ride79 · 07-25-2007, 05:43 PM

My mare galls with neoprene and leather, but fleece girths end up looking dirty quick. So, I light leather and use a real sheepskin girth cover.

Silverleprichua · 07-25-2007, 08:01 PM

I LOVE the thorowgood neoprene girth, I have one in a 60 inch for my mare and we have at least 5 more for the lesson horses. Elastic on one end, rollers on both buckles, easy to wash, and only $40

07-25-2007, 11:40 AM	#1
Catarina Rose Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas! Posts: 538 Images: 33	English Girths... Just a quick question-what type of girth do you prefer? Material and brand wise. i.e. do you like neoprene? Or fleece? Or leather? Or whatever other there is. I have to buy an english girth and I don't know which one. Thanks! CR __________________ Nothing in the horse world is free-exept for love and snot

07-25-2007, 11:45 AM	#2
ARMwins Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: beside Chico Posts: 2,408 Images: 350 Blog Entries: 12	well i just bought one like this: Equalizer Comfort Horse Girth, English Horse Tack & Horse Supplies cheap, cheerful, brown, washable, fuzzy for protection __________________ *PowerPackage ~QH Jumper*~ SCAD

07-25-2007, 11:46 AM	#3
HorseBliss Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IN MY OWN STATE OF MIND Posts: 4,060 Images: 386	i like leather ones. i had a fleece lined one before. it was nice, but it didnt LOOK nice. not that i showed when i was using it. i used it when i was like 10. and i had a neoprene type chafeless one after that. ive been looking at the ones in Dover lately. specifically this one: Dover’s Split End Girth II - Dover Saddlery __________________ "Dream it ya fkin dreamers." - Dane Cook $Proud member of the Thoroughbred Club$ ☼Proud member of the Hunter/Jumper Club☼ I been SNOWBALLED!

07-25-2007, 12:09 PM	#5
kellidahorsegirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,205 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 18	I love leather.....but thats cuz I'm a bit of a traditionalist too. I just don't like the look of neoprene or fuzzy girths. I have a havanna colored overlay girth (so it looks almost like a solid piece, instead of fancy stitching down the middle). It has elastic on one end and solid on the other. Its also contoured so its more comfy. I can't remember what brand it is, but its a nice one and I"ve had it for years....using it everyday on at least 2 horses and showing. __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. I Love the Backyardigans www.sporthorseartconnection.com

07-25-2007, 04:48 PM	#7
canadianlover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,767 Images: 193	^ i like them also __________________ Goodness Gracious one of the scariest mares you will ever meet it's ok- mommy love you anyways baby

07-25-2007, 11:57 AM	#4
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,295 Images: 1386	I like leather ones and would much rather have one rather than a fleece or neoprene. But this is by far my all time favourite girth (and is available in english, dressage, and western). Though it is made of 'neoprene' it's very different from the traditional neoprene girths. Soft Touch Girth

07-25-2007, 04:47 PM	#6
wpbq Full Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 40 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 1	I love the professionals choice girths. Saddles tend to slip on my mare because of her build, but they keep them nice and centered without me having to have them done up too tight, and they're wonderfully easy to clean.

07-25-2007, 05:29 PM	#8
horseychic_001 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: richmond, bc Posts: 933 Images: 5	No specific opinion, but just a reminder, it's best to get a girth with elastic ends!!

07-25-2007, 05:43 PM	#9
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,207 Images: 37	My mare galls with neoprene and leather, but fleece girths end up looking dirty quick. So, I light leather and use a real sheepskin girth cover. __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com I've Been Snowballed!**

07-25-2007, 08:01 PM	#10
Silverleprichua Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 666 Images: 31	I LOVE the thorowgood neoprene girth, I have one in a 60 inch for my mare and we have at least 5 more for the lesson horses. Elastic on one end, rollers on both buckles, easy to wash, and only $40 __________________ www.tayloradams.org http://silverleprichuan.deviantart.com/

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