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Choosing the right saddle girth is not always easy. You can choose between three variants: the short belt, the long belt and the cleated belt. In addition, the saddle girths are also available in different shapes. The straight shape, anatomical or asymmetrical shape are the most common shapes in a saddle girth.
If you are out and about in the dressage saddle, then you need a short girth for your horse. The saddle flaps on dressage saddles are long, as are the girth straps. The short girth and thus also the belt buckles end at the lower edge of the saddle flap. This way you don't put any pressure on the buckles when you sit in the saddle with your leg straight. When choosing the length, you should always make sure that the belt buckles are well above the range of motion of the elbow. Then there will be no chafing.
Jumping saddles have a short, forward-cut saddle flap. As you sit on the horse with your leg bent, you cannot put pressure on the belt buckles. Since the girth straps on a jumping saddle are also rather short, you use a long girth here.
If you have a horse with a lot of action in the front leg, you should use a studded belt when jumping. If your horse pulls his front legs quickly over the jump, the studs in the horseshoe can penetrate the chest or stomach area. The cleat protection belt protects this area, as the name suggests.
Saddle girths are available in different cuts. It does not matter whether it is a short or long belt. The most common cuts are straight, anatomical and asymmetrical.
Saddle girths with a straight shape have the same width throughout. They are suitable for Horses with an even build and pronounced belt position. The straight shape is produced less and less because the development in the ergonomic area continues to advance.
The anatomically shaped saddle girth is cut out at the front and back in the elbow area of the horse. In addition, the saddle girth is cut a little wider in the chest area and thus ensures better pressure distribution. It is suitable for Horses with a pronounced belt position and enough distance to the elbow and can be used in both directions. So you do not have to pay attention to whether you have put on the anatomical belt the right way when harnessing.
The asymmetrical saddle girth is cut back more on the front in the area of the elbow than the anatomical girth. The back side is more straight. The contact surface in the chest area is also slightly wider and thus ensures good pressure distribution. This saddle girth is suitable for Horses with girths that are closer to the elbow or less pronounced. If the straight-cut girth always slips towards the elbow, you should try an asymmetrical girth.
The Moon belt is particularly suitable for round-rib horses, Horses with a narrow chest or short back. Since the arch of the ribs on these horses begins just behind the elbow, a belt that has been cut straight can slip forward and cause chafing. The moon belt absorbs the arching of the ribs through its special cut and prevents pressure and chafing. Moon belts are cut round. The belt is cut back in the elbow area and the rear area also has a continuous curvature. As a result, the moon belt is cut shorter at the front than at the back and thus hugs the special body shape of round-ribbed horses.
Most saddle girths are made from leather, synthetic leather or neoprene. These materials are very easy to care for. Leather saddle straps are suitable for almost every horse. Because leather is soft, supple and at the same time durable. With saddle girths made of leather, you have to make sure to care for the leather regularly. Neoprene is suitable for sensitive horses with sensitive skinbecause the material is soft and flexible. Leatherette belts are also very easy to care for and can also be washed off well under water. Nevertheless, pay attention to good artificial leather care so that the surface does not become brittle. Saddle girths with gel or memory form are usually made of neoprene or nylon. The filling out Gel or memory foam should have a pressure-relieving effect and prevent chafing. Girths with Lambskin is particularly suitable for changing fur and for sensitive horsesthat are easily prone to chafing. The lambskin has a climate-regulating and pressure-relieving effect. But keep in mind that due to the thickness of the fur, it is not always possible to strap it tightly. So your saddle should be in a very good position and not slip.
Most common saddle girths have an elastic insert as a connection between the belt buckle and the saddle girth. This causes the belt to yield to a certain extent. This can be helpful for horses with a saddle or harness, provided the harness is not tightened too tightly. A saddle girth with elastic is also helpful for young horses who have to get used to the feeling because the horses can breathe better. Unfortunately, elastic inserts tempt you to strap in too tightly. When choosing a saddle girth with elastic, always girth with care and feelingso that your horse does not develop a defensive stance towards the harness. If you are not sure whether you are belting too tightly, choose a saddle girth without elastic. Because it is not possible to accidentally strap too tightly. In this case, the saddle girth does not give in so easily.
