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GIRTH FITTING GUIDE

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…

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ASKHQ: NEW BOOTS

Q: What can I do to make my new boots more comfortable at the back of my knee? A: If your new boots are leather, then they should start to soften and drop once you’ve ridden in them a few times. This is because they’ll develop wrinkles at the ankles when you flex and bend.…

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Saddle and tack theft

Access to certain areas, including the tack room [dropcap]W[/dropcap]hen your treasured saddle is stolen, it’s usually nothing short of catastrophic. Not only have you lost a valuable item that probably carries a well-known brand name, but you’ve also lost a piece of sports equipment that has been carefully chosen and maintained to custom-fit you and your…

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