As a regular rider, you're probably so used to your saddle and its accessories that you don't even give much thought to items like the girth. All riders owe much to the girth, an exceedingly vital part of a horse's saddlery. If there was no such thing as the girth, you'd be forced to ride bareback. That means you'd need to have the sense of balance of a pro skier.
Next time you tighten the girth on your pony, think about its effect on the horse. The girth is a small but essential part of saddlery that will give great discomfort to the horse if not fitted right. This suggests your girth should be just a good fit for your horse, and you need to tighten it just the right way.
You can avail of a great variety of girths on the market. But when you do decide to get a girth, you have to pay attention to certain purchase criteria.
Your first area or worry is your girth's size. Your horse's current girth would be the best measure for the new one, and if not, you need to use any girth, fit its just right on your horse and measure that. A third option is for you to measure round the pony from girth strap to girth strap, but the precision of this technique might be questionable. You might also consider girth extenders for girths that are too short, but all done and dusted, it is best you get a new girth and take pains over the measurement.
Like with any saddlery item, the material your girth is made from will make a serious difference to how well your pony adjusts to it. A girth of good quality will not irritate or chafe your pony. Usually leather makes for the best quality, but new leather girths can chafe the horse's elbow crevices. This is because new leather is stiff. It is easy to get rid of the stiffness with a speciality leather cream. Flexible leather moulds to your horse better and faster, without aggravating the pony. A good cream maintains the leather in superb condition; if you are unsure about the best cream to buy, ask for the guidance of the retailer where you purchase the girth.
If a girth continues to chafe against your pony, it could be best to stop using it. You might also try out girths with neoprene layers built to give maximum comfort. They're particularly impressive in maximizing comfort, though they may lead to heat build up where they lie against the horse's skin. Webbed girths are extraordinarily economical and don't hurt your pocket, but you want to take additional care to see that your pony is comfortable with them. These girths also need continual inspection, as they're not so durable and can crack or perhaps snap with some use.
What kind of girth and accessories you purchase will be decided by the discipline you utilize your pony for. A stud guard is a total must for show jumping and eventing, as is an overgirth. If you are earnest about dressage, you may go in for a girth specifically made for dressage; this kind of girth allows freer elbow movement and optimizes dressage performance. Don't get confused by the big spread of girths you see in the market. Just keep this in mind: the wider the girth, the better it will be at spreading out strain on the pony, and more comfy the horse will feel.
And lastly, when you're girthing your horse, make it a slow but steady process. You don't need any kinks coming up because you girthed up in a hurry.
Next time you tighten the girth on your pony, think about its effect on the horse. The girth is a small but essential part of saddlery that will give great discomfort to the horse if not fitted right. This suggests your girth should be just a good fit for your horse, and you need to tighten it just the right way.
You can avail of a great variety of girths on the market. But when you do decide to get a girth, you have to pay attention to certain purchase criteria.
Your first area or worry is your girth's size. Your horse's current girth would be the best measure for the new one, and if not, you need to use any girth, fit its just right on your horse and measure that. A third option is for you to measure round the pony from girth strap to girth strap, but the precision of this technique might be questionable. You might also consider girth extenders for girths that are too short, but all done and dusted, it is best you get a new girth and take pains over the measurement.
Like with any saddlery item, the material your girth is made from will make a serious difference to how well your pony adjusts to it. A girth of good quality will not irritate or chafe your pony. Usually leather makes for the best quality, but new leather girths can chafe the horse's elbow crevices. This is because new leather is stiff. It is easy to get rid of the stiffness with a speciality leather cream. Flexible leather moulds to your horse better and faster, without aggravating the pony. A good cream maintains the leather in superb condition; if you are unsure about the best cream to buy, ask for the guidance of the retailer where you purchase the girth.
If a girth continues to chafe against your pony, it could be best to stop using it. You might also try out girths with neoprene layers built to give maximum comfort. They're particularly impressive in maximizing comfort, though they may lead to heat build up where they lie against the horse's skin. Webbed girths are extraordinarily economical and don't hurt your pocket, but you want to take additional care to see that your pony is comfortable with them. These girths also need continual inspection, as they're not so durable and can crack or perhaps snap with some use.
What kind of girth and accessories you purchase will be decided by the discipline you utilize your pony for. A stud guard is a total must for show jumping and eventing, as is an overgirth. If you are earnest about dressage, you may go in for a girth specifically made for dressage; this kind of girth allows freer elbow movement and optimizes dressage performance. Don't get confused by the big spread of girths you see in the market. Just keep this in mind: the wider the girth, the better it will be at spreading out strain on the pony, and more comfy the horse will feel.
And lastly, when you're girthing your horse, make it a slow but steady process. You don't need any kinks coming up because you girthed up in a hurry.
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