Neoprene vs Leather English girths?

prairienights · 08-06-2008, 04:50 PM

Just wondering what you all use and which ones you prefer. I'm looking for a new English girth, and am trying to decide what material to get. I have a fairly limited budget, so I can't splurge for the finest leather out there. I also won't be showing.

What are the pros and cons of each? Which do you use?

harli36 · 08-06-2008, 05:10 PM

I use a leather girth for my jumping saddle and a synthetic (Wintec) dressage girth.

I honestly have no bad things to say about the neoprene girth and when I eventually need a new girth for my jumping saddle I just may go synthetic there too.

sdawn8806 · 08-06-2008, 05:13 PM

i have both, im kind of a tackaholic lol. since you are on a budget i would recommend the neoprene girth that i use. its called Ovation Airform Chafeless girth, i really like it and its only like $27!! i bought mine from equestrian collections here's the link

http://www.equestriancollections.com...upcode=ER00187

prairienights · 08-06-2008, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdawn8806

i have both, im kind of a tackaholic lol. since you are on a budget i would recommend the neoprene girth that i use. its called Ovation Airform Chafeless girth, i really like it and its only like $27!! i bought mine from equestrian collections here's the link

http://www.equestriancollections.com...upcode=ER00187

Wow, that one looks good. I've always known Ovation to be a pretty good brand. Question though, do you have it in brown or black? I have a fairly dark saddle, and would just assume go black unless the brown is very dark. I can't find a picture of the brown version.

What exactly are the benefits of neoprene? Just feeling it, it seems softer and more comfortable than leather.

Heavenly Jumper · 08-06-2008, 06:15 PM

I have a shaped, waffle neoprene girth and I LOVE it...I love how easy it is to care for and the 'grip' factor means I don't have to girth as tight. Sweat also drips right through...

idlewild · 08-06-2008, 06:20 PM

I have the Classic Equine Soft Touch english girth and I love it! My horse chafes easily and he does not chafe at all with this girth. It stays very clean and so far has been great. My only complaint is that it is a little thick and if it's girthed up high with a jumping saddle can be a bit bulky under your leg.

jumpthemoon · 08-06-2008, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idlewild

I have the Classic Equine Soft Touch english girth and I love it! My horse chafes easily and he does not chafe at all with this girth. It stays very clean and so far has been great. My only complaint is that it is a little thick and if it's girthed up high with a jumping saddle can be a bit bulky under your leg.

We have three of those Equine Classic Soft Touch girths!

I Love BODIE! · 08-07-2008, 09:21 AM

I have leather, only because my horse is allergic to neoprene

But, before I found out about his allergies, I had a Soft Touch girth like idlewild and jtm, and I really liked it!

It was very easy to keep clean as well

txgray · 08-07-2008, 09:52 AM

I've seen more than one that have a reaction to the neoprene. I prefer fleece lined.. for schooling the Roma fleece lined cloth girths, and for showing the sheepskin lined leather girths. The Roma ones are like 20 bucks and you just throw them in the wash to clean them. I have 4 in various sizes.

Wild Foal · 08-07-2008, 10:04 AM

I have the Wintec dressage girth, I love it. It doesn't slide.

Holly

08-06-2008, 04:50 PM	#1
prairienights Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,619 Images: 337 Blog Entries: 1	Neoprene vs Leather English girths? Just wondering what you all use and which ones you prefer. I'm looking for a new English girth, and am trying to decide what material to get. I have a fairly limited budget, so I can't splurge for the finest leather out there. I also won't be showing. What are the pros and cons of each? Which do you use? __________________ ___() () _ ~/( o o) _~/ _ __\\ _~/ __ _ (,,)

08-06-2008, 05:10 PM	#2
harli36 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: northeastern Pa Posts: 4,195 Images: 42	I use a leather girth for my jumping saddle and a synthetic (Wintec) dressage girth. I honestly have no bad things to say about the neoprene girth and when I eventually need a new girth for my jumping saddle I just may go synthetic there too. __________________ The Morgan Horse! Everything else is just a horse. http://www.morganhorse.com/

08-06-2008, 06:15 PM	#5
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Camden County GA Posts: 14,327 Images: 1282 Blog Entries: 235	I have a shaped, waffle neoprene girth and I LOVE it...I love how easy it is to care for and the 'grip' factor means I don't have to girth as tight. Sweat also drips right through... __________________ My husband is away...if I am crabby, whiney or generally unpleasant, I apologize. Being a Navy wife is the hardest thing I've ever done...and I do it for you. .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

08-06-2008, 06:20 PM	#6
idlewild Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 3,750 Images: 290 Blog Entries: 103	I have the Classic Equine Soft Touch english girth and I love it! My horse chafes easily and he does not chafe at all with this girth. It stays very clean and so far has been great. My only complaint is that it is a little thick and if it's girthed up high with a jumping saddle can be a bit bulky under your leg. __________________ GO TEAM USA!! Watch the olympics live online! Feliche + Idlewild = Serial Eventers

08-07-2008, 09:21 AM	#8
I Love BODIE! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Posts: 1,195 Images: 42	I have leather, only because my horse is allergic to neoprene But, before I found out about his allergies, I had a Soft Touch girth like idlewild and jtm, and I really liked it! It was very easy to keep clean as well __________________ -Emily- Protégé ("Bodie") - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding

08-06-2008, 05:13 PM	#3
sdawn8806 Full Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: gainesville, FL Posts: 171 Images: 32	i have both, im kind of a tackaholic lol. since you are on a budget i would recommend the neoprene girth that i use. its called Ovation Airform Chafeless girth, i really like it and its only like $27!! i bought mine from equestrian collections here's the link http://www.equestriancollections.com...upcode=ER00187

08-07-2008, 09:52 AM	#9
txgray Full Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 176 Images: 36	I've seen more than one that have a reaction to the neoprene. I prefer fleece lined.. for schooling the Roma fleece lined cloth girths, and for showing the sheepskin lined leather girths. The Roma ones are like 20 bucks and you just throw them in the wash to clean them. I have 4 in various sizes.

08-07-2008, 10:04 AM	#10
Wild Foal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northwest Posts: 851 Images: 141 Blog Entries: 1	I have the Wintec dressage girth, I love it. It doesn't slide. Holly __________________ Bart- Black ,Mini , gelding, 6 y/o Shah- Palomino , QH, gelding, 26 y/o Starlight- bay ,mare, 2 y/o Jail: If you don't like it don't come back. - My dad's response to complaining inmates

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
English Girths	rileyboy	Tack & Equipment	6	04-27-2008 06:22 PM
Waffle weave neoprene English AP pad	Kitari	Tack & Equipment	0	02-19-2008 10:45 PM
English Girths...	Catarina Rose	Tack & Equipment	9	07-25-2007 07:01 PM
Neoprene Pads and Girths	lucky_pine	Tack & Equipment	5	01-30-2006 11:28 AM
Girth galls / neoprene girths do they help??	pavilionpony	Horse Health	12	05-13-2005 08:32 AM