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Choosing the right saddle girth is not always easy. You can choose between three variants: the short girth, the long girth and the studded girth. In addition, there are the saddle girths with different shapes. The straight shape, anatomical or asymmetrical shape are the most common shapes in a girth.
If you are in the dressage saddle, then you need a short girth for your horse. Dressage saddle flaps are long, as are the girth straps. The short girth and thus also the girth buckles end at the lower edge of the saddle flap. This way you don't put pressure on the buckles when you're sitting in the saddle with your leg stretched out. 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. Since you are sitting on the horse with your leg bent, you cannot put any pressure on the buckles of the girth. Since the girth straps are also rather short on a jumping saddle, 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 girth when jumping. If your horse pulls his front legs up quickly over the jump, the cleats in the horseshoe may dig into the chest or abdomen area. The stud protection belt protects this area, as the name suggests.
Girths are available in different cuts. It doesn't matter whether it's a short belt or a long belt. The most common cuts are straight, anatomical and asymmetrical.
Saddle girths with a straight shape are consistently cut with the same width. They are suitable for Horses with an even build and a pronounced belt position. However, the straight shape is being produced less and less, as developments in the field of ergonomics continue to progress.
The anatomically shaped girth is cut out at the front and back in the horse's elbow area. In addition, the girth is slightly 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 don't have to pay attention to whether you have put on the anatomical belt the right way around when strapping it on.
The asymmetrical girth is cut back more on the front in the elbow area 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 girth is suitable for Horses with girths that are closer to the elbows 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 rib curve on these horses starts just behind the elbow, a straightened girth can slip forward and cause chafing. The moon belt absorbs the curvature of the ribs with its special cut and prevents pressure and chafing. Moon straps are cut round. In the elbow area, the belt is cut back significantly and the rear area also has a continuous bulge. As a result, the moon girth is cut shorter at the front than at the back and thus adapts to the special body shape of round-ribbed horses.
Most girths are made of leather, synthetic leather or neoprene. These materials are very easy to care for. Leather saddle girths are suitable for almost every horse. Because leather is soft, cuddly and at the same time hard-wearing. With saddle girths made of leather, you have to make sure that the leather is cared for regularly. Neoprene is suitable for sensitive horses with sensitive skin, because the material is soft and flexible. Leatherette belts are also very easy to care for and can also be washed off well under water. However, make sure that you take good care of the artificial leather so that the surface does not become brittle. 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 tend to chafe easily. The lambskin has a climate-regulating and pressure-relieving effect. However, keep in mind that due to the thickness of the fur, it is not always possible to strap tightly. Your saddle should therefore be in a very good position and not slip.
Most common saddle girths have an elastic insert as a connection between the buckle and the saddle girth. As a result, the belt gives to a certain extent. This can be helpful for horses with saddle or girth compulsion, as long as the girth is not tightened too much. A saddle girth with elastic is also helpful for young horses who first have to get used to the feeling, as the horses can breathe better. Unfortunately, elastic inserts tempt you to strap yourself in too tightly. If you choose a girth with elastic, always girth with care and caution, so that your horse does not develop a defensive attitude to the girth. If you're not sure if you're girding too tight, choose a girth without elastic. Because it is not possible to accidentally strap too tight. In this case, the girth does not easily give way.
