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Member:
Fpcvet

Posted on Saturday, Nov 9, 2002 - 8:40 pm:

Im looking for a girth to prevent saddle slipping (lateral-from side to side). I have a good saddle fit but my 9 yr old daughter still has a tendency to lean to one side or another when riding. Used a cotton roper girth but it was cheap and didnt hold up (rust on buckles mainly). Any suggestions. Anyone with experience with the mohair roper girths or pvc roper girths? Thanks
Member:
Penner

Posted on Sunday, Nov 10, 2002 - 8:24 pm:

Hi,

I have used the mohair girths & they are good.

I am currently using the Prof Choice neoprene roper girth, which also works well. However, this is the only neoprene saddle part I would use as in my opinion, neoprene saddle pads don't breathe, & I think thats bad.

The only thing I didn't like about the mohair girths are they are hard to wash, & have a tendency to shrink, even with handwashing.

I also use a Wrangler 20X Roper II felt pad, with a 6-8# wool Navajo blanket over that. (Navajo blankets are sized as a weight/heaviness, not length or width).

Saddle pad: https://www.nationalroperssupply.com/Store/ProductView.asp?ID=2182


Make sure the saddle fits, & a back cinch really helps. The back cinch should not dangle but be snug (not tight). A back cinch thats just loopy & hanging there is totally useless & a disaster waiting to happen.

Hope that helps.
Member:
Cowgrl

Posted on Friday, Mar 19, 2004 - 4:40 pm:

Hello,
I use mohair girths exclusively having found the Pro Choice neoprene sored my horse. I've washed my mohair with good results using a bucket under the hot water tap and plenty of soap. It's time consuming but well worth it. I always hang it to dry and haven't had a problem with shrinkage.

One thing you can try to keep your saddle from slipping is use a polypropolene under pad. It's made with open weave polypropolene loops and is very lightweight. It will really keep your saddle in place. They are available from Tucker Saddlery but can be a little spendy.

Regarding your daughter, I used to have a problem with my saddle shifting and blamed it on everything but myself. Horse too round, pad slipping, saddle not fitting right, etc. I went to the chiropractor and found I had 10 lbs more pressure on my left foot than my right! No wonder my saddle shifted. After a few adjustments, no more problem. You might want to check that out too.

Good luck.
Holly
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