Leather Girths
Choose leather for the most traditional look. Leather girths are offered in many shades of brown to coordinate with saddles, and in black for dressage. Brown dressage girths can be specially ordered. Leather girths can be quite simple in design or feature two-tones of leather, fancy stitching and overlays. They are easy to care for, and quality leather girths become softer and more luxurious with conditioning. This type of girth may have elastic on one or both ends, and can be found in straight or contoured shapes.
Neoprene Girths
These types of girths are popular for their easy care and affordability. Some riders choose this type of girth when they’ve experienced slipping problems with leather girths. Neoprene girths are typically wide and have elastic ends so they offer a good amount of comfort for horses. They’re easy to clean with gentle soap and water. Be aware that some horses are allergic to neoprene.
Sheepskin Wool or Synthetic Fleece-lined Girths
Genuine wool or synthetic fleece may be attached to fabric or leather girths to help horses who need a soft surface against their skin. Genuine wool lining has the added benefit of helping to wick sweat away from the horse. A completely synthetic-lined girth can be hand or machine-washed on gentle cycle and hung to dry. The fleece on many leather models of this type of girth is attached with hook and loop closures for easy cleaning.
Tip: Some horses who are “girthy” with a leather girth will be more comfortable in a fleece-lined girth or with a fleece cover on the leather girth.
Choose leather for the most traditional look. Leather girths are offered in many shades of brown to coordinate with saddles, and in black for dressage. Brown dressage girths can be specially ordered. Leather girths can be quite simple in design or feature two-tones of leather, fancy stitching and overlays. They are easy to care for, and quality leather girths become softer and more luxurious with conditioning. This type of girth may have elastic on one or both ends, and can be found in straight or contoured shapes.
Neoprene Girths
These types of girths are popular for their easy care and affordability. Some riders choose this type of girth when they’ve experienced slipping problems with leather girths. Neoprene girths are typically wide and have elastic ends so they offer a good amount of comfort for horses. They’re easy to clean with gentle soap and water. Be aware that some horses are allergic to neoprene.
Sheepskin Wool or Synthetic Fleece-lined Girths
Genuine wool or synthetic fleece may be attached to fabric or leather girths to help horses who need a soft surface against their skin. Genuine wool lining has the added benefit of helping to wick sweat away from the horse. A completely synthetic-lined girth can be hand or machine-washed on gentle cycle and hung to dry. The fleece on many leather models of this type of girth is attached with hook and loop closures for easy cleaning.
Tip: Some horses who are “girthy” with a leather girth will be more comfortable in a fleece-lined girth or with a fleece cover on the leather girth.