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…
Q: What are the different kinds of flocking in saddles? A: There are several types of flocking that are commonly used in saddles. Below are the main types: White wool has long fibre and is softer and settles more quickly than other kinds of wool. However, because it settles quickly it needs more regular checks and…
Q: Can Miniature Horses be ridden? Answered by Suzette Ostreim A: Miniature Horses, like any other horse breed, can be ridden, and must be treated exactly like their larger counterparts when being selected for a riding career. Just like with the large breeds, the Miniature Horse must be mature in age and physical development (usually at around…
The EMMETT Technique was developed in North Queensland by Ross Emmett and is practiced internationally across 40 countries. In October, Helen Walker an EMMETT Technique practitioner is coming out to South Africa to teach courses on the EMMETT Technique in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal. What is EMMETT Technique? The EMMETT Technique is an effective,…
