For dressage, we suggest a gap of 4 - 6 inches from the bottom of the flap to the end of the girth. That gap can be larger on monoflap jump saddles. For the Shoulder Relief Cinch on Western saddles we suggest a gap of approximately 8 inches from the end of the cinch to the rigging.
Hold the end of a flexible measuring tape at the middle billet hole on one side of the saddle. Pass the measuring tape under the horse and note the length where it meets the corresponding billet on the opposite side. This measurement is the correct length for your dressage girth. To determine whether a girth is the right length, attach it to the saddle to see how it fits.
The girth should sit higher than the horse's elbow level. You should be able to fit about two fingers between the top of the girth and the bottom of the saddle pad and saddle flap on each side. Make sure the girth has adequate padding underneath as well. How to Measure, Size, and Fit a Dressage Girth Our expert advice helps keep you safe and your horse comfortable with proper girth sizing advice.
By RW Crew November 19th, How to Measure for a Dressage Girth. Some European girths are measured in centimeters, which can easily be converted with the table below: Centimeters Inches 45 cm 18" 50 cm 20" 55 cm 22" 60 cm 24" 65 cm 26" 70 cm 28" 75 cm 30" 80 cm 32" 85 cm 34" 90 cm 36". How a Dressage Girth Should Fit. This is for a few reasons: The shorter the length between the saddletree and the girth, the more stable the saddle will be on the horse's back.
The excess billet that is not being covered by a saddle pad or girth could potentially irritate the horse's skin. You want the buckles of the girth to be above the horse's elbow so that when the horse's leg swings back, the elbow does not make contact with the buckles. More Dressage Girth Measuring Resources. All Rights Reserved. Actual sales may not have occurred at this price. We use cookies to make our website and your shopping experience effective, secure and user-friendly.
If you stay on this website, you agree to the use of cookies. You'll find more information on cookies at Data Protection. To get an idea just how flexible a saddle tree is, put a pad on the ground and the saddle on its pommel with the cantle facing your knees. Press the cantle on its right, then left side to see how much motion a saddle can have. While there is not one girth for every horse, ergonomically-shaped girths can provide more freedom of movement, but traditional straight girths can work just as well, especially if your horse has a defined girthing area.
A smooth finish and appropriate padding around the buckles on short girths are a must, as is the right size. Remember to develop good tightening practices and never crank up your girth. Last but not least, keep your girth clean. If you follow these principles, you might find your new girth is just what you needed to improve your competitive edge. Cordia Pearson is a Society of Master Saddlers qualified saddle fitter. Dedicated to horse and rider, she brings years of experience to her craft.
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