Girths

Horse_Lover92 · 06-20-2005, 05:00 AM

I am thinking about getting a new girth, I don't really like my rope one, I am thinking about getting a neoprene one, but they are so exspensive, are they worth it, or are the fleece ones just as good.

WHat ones do you use???

What ones do you prefer???

Moostang · 06-20-2005, 05:03 AM

Are you talking about a girth (english) or cinch (western)
For western I personally like the rope ones. I used a neoprene several years ago and it caused sores on my horse after 1 ride so I have shyed away from the since. However I do appear to be one of the few that has had problems, it might just be because my horse has sensitive skin.
For english I like good ole leather.

Horse_Lover92 · 06-20-2005, 05:06 AM

Western, but I call it a girth LOL, I have a rope one right know, it always is twisted and it gets junk in it, maybe I should just keep it to save money.

My Mr. Ed · 06-20-2005, 05:07 AM

I ride english. and, I have a really nice neoprene grith that I love...but, I also have a great leather one. Most of the time, in the summer, I'll use the neoprene..because it's breathable...and in the winter, I'll use my leather one.

equineluver14 · 06-20-2005, 05:12 AM

I love Neoprenes. I accidently clicked "other" ..grr!

I also really like the way a nice leather girth looks tho. :-P

crazy4horses205 · 06-20-2005, 05:46 AM

Well, they all have their good points
Rope- very breathable
neoprene- I've never used one before, so I don't know, but they look nice and look comfortable
fleece- very comfortable and padded

riding_reaper · 06-20-2005, 05:49 AM

I like neoprenes. My instructor has one that she's had for 3 years and its still works perfectly. They also dont chaffe the horse as much. And they feel really cool. lol. Rope ones chaffe a lot and get dirty fast. I have never tried a fleece one before.

cowgurl1811 · 06-20-2005, 05:51 AM

Neoprene.

SOme can rub sores!! U have to be cautious of ones you buy. My next faves ore the fleece ones!! BUt i HATE, Yes HATE Rope ones!!!!

timberline · 06-20-2005, 06:04 AM

I have a Professional's Choice Neoprene cinch and I absolutely love it!

I've seen the fleece ones cause a lot of sores around here because dirt seems to be attracted to them like magnets and they are very hard clean and the fleece gets all matted.

QHGirl · 06-20-2005, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timberline

I have a Professional's Choice Neoprene cinch and I absolutely love it.

I love mine too! They are the BEST!

View Poll Results: What Western girth do you prefer???
Rope	1	3.45%
Fleece	2	6.90%
Neoprene	20	68.97%
Other (Please state)	6	20.69%
Voters: 29. You may not vote on this poll

06-20-2005, 05:00 AM	#1
Horse_Lover92 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisburg, Kansas Posts: 2,409 Images: 109	Girths I am thinking about getting a new girth, I don't really like my rope one, I am thinking about getting a neoprene one, but they are so exspensive, are they worth it, or are the fleece ones just as good. WHat ones do you use??? What ones do you prefer???

06-20-2005, 05:03 AM	#2
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,799 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Are you talking about a girth (english) or cinch (western) For western I personally like the rope ones. I used a neoprene several years ago and it caused sores on my horse after 1 ride so I have shyed away from the since. However I do appear to be one of the few that has had problems, it might just be because my horse has sensitive skin. For english I like good ole leather. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

06-20-2005, 05:07 AM	#4
My Mr. Ed Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,178 Images: 195 Blog Entries: 5	I ride english. and, I have a really nice neoprene grith that I love...but, I also have a great leather one. Most of the time, in the summer, I'll use the neoprene..because it's breathable...and in the winter, I'll use my leather one. __________________ Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.

06-20-2005, 05:12 AM	#5
equineluver14 Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The United States of America! Posts: 784 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 2	I love Neoprenes. I accidently clicked "other" ..grr! I also really like the way a nice leather girth looks tho. :-P __________________ Some people think you don't have to be an athlete in order to be a rider . . .we know better HORSES: proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy!

06-20-2005, 05:06 AM	#3
Horse_Lover92 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisburg, Kansas Posts: 2,409 Images: 109	Western, but I call it a girth LOL, I have a rope one right know, it always is twisted and it gets junk in it, maybe I should just keep it to save money.

06-20-2005, 05:46 AM	#6
crazy4horses205 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 5,149 Images: 334 Blog Entries: 2	Well, they all have their good points Rope- very breathable neoprene- I've never used one before, so I don't know, but they look nice and look comfortable fleece- very comfortable and padded __________________ ~Rachel and Tobey~ RIP Cody my sweet boy "If you throw your heart over the fence, your horse will go after it." Join the HGS prayer chain!! I <3 Green Day http://www.myspace.com/rachel9012 I've been boo-ed

06-20-2005, 05:49 AM	#7
riding_reaper Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 4,853 Images: 283 Blog Entries: 9	I like neoprenes. My instructor has one that she's had for 3 years and its still works perfectly. They also dont chaffe the horse as much. And they feel really cool. lol. Rope ones chaffe a lot and get dirty fast. I have never tried a fleece one before. __________________ I can ride my bike with no handlebars no handlebars no handlebars ...

06-20-2005, 05:51 AM	#8
cowgurl1811 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,884 Images: 215 Blog Entries: 2	Neoprene. SOme can rub sores!! U have to be cautious of ones you buy. My next faves ore the fleece ones!! BUt i HATE, Yes HATE Rope ones!!!! __________________ <3 Megs Arnold and Barbie

06-20-2005, 06:04 AM	#9
timberline Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,057 Images: 140	I have a Professional's Choice Neoprene cinch and I absolutely love it! I've seen the fleece ones cause a lot of sores around here because dirt seems to be attracted to them like magnets and they are very hard clean and the fleece gets all matted. __________________ *Let The Evidence Speak For Itself...* Last edited by timberline; 06-20-2005 at 06:09 AM.

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