Why can a conventional girth pinch my horse when saddling?
The problem that can arise with conventionally shaped Girths is the restriction of your favorite’s natural movements.
The girth has an impact on the horse’s mechanics, which is why a girth should be chosen individually for each horse. An ill-fitting girth can thus, even if the saddle has been professionally fitted to the horse, restrict the mobility around the elbow area.
The elbow is the starting point for many processes of the horse’s respiratory muscles. A wrong girth that applies point pressure on the horse’s trunk can limit the mobility of the gait. Additionally, the pressure exerted on the respiratory muscles can restrict the natural arching of the ribcage during breathing. Even the rib joints and the horse’s heart can be restricted in their movement, which makes it all the more important to find the right girth for your partner.
The innovation in girthing – The STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT
What makes this girth so special?
The advanced developed STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT girth is already very popular and is rightly one of our #BESTSELLERS.
The special design of the STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT girth offers the horse a wide contact surface around the ribcage, avoiding point pressure and restriction. The three segments of the girth fan out when applied to the horse’s trunk and are connected by flexible rings that promote deep breathing and the arching of the ribcage. Moreover, the movable rings follow the horse’s movement to reduce pressure to a minimum and ensure maximum elbow freedom.
Our #FAVORITE in the test: What Mira says
After our Kavalio blogger @miraaams was able to extensively test the STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT girth on her own gelding Samba, she came to the following conclusion:
“I actually noticed that Samba pumps less – both after and during training. It seemed as if his condition had improved a bit.”
This shows how the freedom of movement promised by the girth directly positively affects the horse’s endurance. Not only Mira, but also we are enthusiastic.
Since Samba is relatively easygoing when saddling and girthing and does not react strongly to girthing, Mira went one step further. The STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT girth was also tested over a longer period on a horse that regularly showed signs of saddle pressure and stress when saddling.
“Already during the first ride, the horse remained calm when tightening the girth, whereas he usually flicked his tail and could hardly stand still. Over time, the stress symptoms actually disappeared more and more. I found it incredibly nice to see how the girth apparently helped him.”
Our conclusion: An absolute tip for every horse owner
Tested on various horses, the STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT girth delivers what it promises. It reduces the discomfort and stress symptoms of horses prone to saddle pressure and facilitates the breathing of horses under strain during training. The STÜBBEN EQUI-SOFT is truly more than just a girth; it is an experience and thus an absolute recommendation for you and your favorite!
