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Follow these steps: Step 1: Choose the right girth shape Start with your horse’s conformation and saddle placement. Horse type Best girth style Forward girth groove Anatomical or contoured girth Narrow ribcage/prominent sternum Wider girth to distribute pressure Very active/jumping Stud guard or anatomical for stability Sensitive/girthy Soft-lined or elasticised girth with shape relief Step 2: Correct fit Length Girth should sit two to four fingers…
Does shape, material, or elasticity matter? The girth is one of the most fundamental pieces of tack in your horse’s wardrobe, but it’s also one of the most underestimated. For many of us, choosing a girth is often an afterthought: leather or synthetic, shaped or straight, perhaps with elastic on one end, and then we're…
The suppling abilities of lateral work are essential for horses in any discipline and therefore should play a major role in your horse’s training programme. Introducing lateral work early gives you time to establish it in the horse’s repertoire and allows you to move onto more advanced work with more confidence. A really useful exercise for…
Q: Why do horses rear? A: It is very important that you understand the reason why your horse rears before you can begin to eliminate the behaviour. Before you think about any other potential causes, you must get your horse checked by a vet, as pain is a very common cause of rearing in horses. Many…
