Girths as essential equestrian equipment
A girthis an essential piece of equipment for every rider. It is used to secure the saddle firmly to the horse's back, allowing you to sit comfortably and preventing your horsefrom getting chafed. When choosing a suitable girth, there are several things to consider to ensure it fits correctly and stays in the right position. On this page, you'll find all the important information about buying girths, as well as the extensive selection in our shop.
Why you need a girth for your horse
You certainly can't just place your saddle loosely on your horse's back. You attach the girthto the billet straps on both sides and buckle it around your horse'sbelly. It's important to ensure an optimal fit to prevent the girthand saddle from chafing and rubbing your horse's skin, and to ensure even pressure distribution. Many manufacturers have developed anatomical girthsthat are perfectly tailored to your horse'sbody.
Long girth and short girth: The difference
Girthscan be divided into two types: long girths and short girths. Which girthis right depends on the length of the saddle's billet straps. You can use the following characteristics as a guide:
- Jumping and All-Purpose SaddlesThese saddles usually have very short billet straps. In this case, you will need a long girth.
- Dressage SaddlesDressage saddles typically have a very long saddle flap with correspondingly long billet straps. Therefore, short girths are used here.
The advantages of a short girth at a glance
The main advantage of short girths is the position of the buckles. They are not directly on the rider'sleg, but a little lower. This prevents uncomfortable pressure points.
You can find short girths in our range from Waldhausen, Busse, Euroriding, Stübbenand Schockemöhle Sports, among others.
The advantages of a long girth at a glance
The long girth is considered to be somewhat more comfortable for the horse. The buckles are not directly on the belly, but on the saddle flap. Exactly where the greatest pressure occurs, there is no contact with the horse. Therefore, a long girth is best suited for horsesthat are particularly sensitive in the belly area.
We offer long girths from our manufacturers Kentucky Horsewear, Busse, Waldhausen, Kiefferand Acavallo, for example.
Anatomical girths are perfectly adapted to the horse's body
A girthalways affects the horse'sbreathing and muscles. Furthermore, an improperly fitted girthcan quickly lead to uncomfortable chafing and pressure points.
Anatomical girthsare designed to be optimally adapted to the horse's body. They are positioned far enough away from your horse'selbow and are cut back slightly in this area. A girththat is anatomically cut provides your horsewith more elbow freedom.
You can find anatomical girthsin our horseonline shop from Euroriding, Kentucky Horsewear, Acavalloand many more.
Girths with lambskin for sensitive horses
Some horsesare very sensitive to a girth. For them, in addition to anatomically shaped girths, lambskin girths can also be used. Lambskin absorbs a lot of pressure. However, you should keep in mind that lambskin girthsare a bit thicker, and therefore your horse'selbow cannot glide over them as easily. However, this is precisely where the critical point is for horses.
You can buy girthswith artificial lambskin in our shop from Kentucky Horsewearand Busse
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Girths with an elastic insert: The arguments for itYou will also find girthswith special features in our online shop. These include girthswith an elastic insert. This insert has various advantages and disadvantages. If a horsehas girth galls, for example, the girthis not tightened directly by the elastic insert. It always gives a little. This is also advantageous for young horses
who are still getting used to the saddle.Caution:Due to the high flexibility of this girth, it can easily be overtightened. Make sure that the girth
is snug, but not too tight.We offer elastic girthsfrom our manufacturer Busse, for example. The short girth Laurenza-DR elastic is excellently suited for barrel-chested horses. It has a moon shape and is available in various girth lengths. The high elasticity results from a deliberately short triple elastic. You can also buy elastic long girths from Busse
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Moon-shaped girths for rounder horsesMoon-shaped girthsare particularly suitable for barrel-chested horsesor horseswith pronounced rib cages and narrow chests. For these horses, standard girthsoften don't fit, as these girthstend to slide forward. With a moon-shaped girth, chafing can be avoided in these horses, and your horse'smovement will not be restricted. You can find moon-shaped girthsin our range from
Busse
.Our selection of high-quality girths for you and your horseFrom our manufacturer Kentucky Horsewear, you can get girthsthat prioritize the specific needs of your horse. In addition to a selection of anatomically shaped girthsand lambskin girths, you will also find special
girthsfor young horses. These girths are elastic on only one side, very robust, and triple-layered. The manufacturer uses an artificial leather for its products that is in no way inferior to the genuine natural material.Furthermore, you will also find a selection of girthsfrom Acavallo. Here too, the focus is on an anatomical fit. The manufacturer continuously strives to offer your horse the best possible comfort when riding. Therefore, there is a gel pad on the inside of the girths, which ensures better pressure distribution. Acavallo
girthsare available in various lengths.The girthsfrom
Schockemöhle Sports
impress with their unique and well-thought-out design. They are suitable for both everyday riding and competition and all feature an anatomical cut. The cut-back areas allow for even more elbow freedom.Stübben Equi-Soft GirthWe highly recommend the Equi-Soft girthfrom Stübben, which is combined with the Equi-Soft pad from Stübben, because this girthoffers optimal girth pressure distribution through elastic bands. Your horse'snatural defensive reactions when girthing, such as kicking, biting, or rejecting the girth, are reduced. The Equi-Soft girthand the Equi-Soft pad from Stübbenare among our bestsellers in the
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