Girths

One of the elements responsible for the rider’s safety and also for the comfort of the horse are girths. In the Balotade offer you will find girths for various applications, which can be adapted to both the anatomical features of the horse and the discipline being practiced.

Why is the choice of a girth so important?

We all know how important the choice of saddle is. Every sensible rider spends long hours, if not days and weeks, choosing the right model, trying on different saddles, and consulting saddlefitters . In all this, the girth is usually treated as a less important accessory that should fit the saddle and fulfill its primary function, which is keeping the saddle on the horse’s back. Meanwhile girth it is a very important element of equestrian equipment, which can significantly affect the comfort of our horse, and even its motor movement.

What is a girth?

Girth it is the only element that keeps the saddle in a stable and balanced position on the horse’s back. Although it may seem that most warmblood horses are of fairly standard build, there are significant differences between them that will significantly affect how the saddle rests on the back. Thus, we have horses with a more or less marked girth line, strongly curved and thin withers, or with a sway or straight back. All these features will influence whether the saddle will tend to slide over the horse’s back, often causing pressure in sensitive areas and discomfort.

Where should the girth be?

Usually girth it is positioned naturally just behind the horse’s elbows, about a hand’s distance behind them. Therefore, it will have a strong effect on the bones and muscles of the chest. By its arrangement girth for the horse therefore, it will have a significant impact on the mobility (and willingness) of our horse and its posture. If the muscles under the girth are subjected to excessive pressure or the position of the girth blocks the free movement of the shoulder blades, it will have a very negative effect on the horse’s range of motion, both in flat riding and in jumping over obstacles.

They are available in our store girths for horses different types, made of different materials. This is of great importance for the comfort of the horse. You will surely find the right girth for your discipline.

We invite you to visit the Balotade store . We offer girths perfectly suited to the type of discipline practiced, as well as the horse’s needs. All products, their sizes and a detailed description can be found on our website. If you have any questions related to the choice of girth or the availability of individual models – please contact us. We are happy to help! We provide fast order processing and free delivery.