What size Australian girth do I need?
Sample Girth Sizing Chart
| Horse Height | Western | Aussie |
|---|---|---|
| 14H to 15H (Small Horse) | 30-32 | 33-35 |
| 15H TO 16H (Medium Horse) | 32-34 | 36-38 |
| 16H to 17H (Large Horse) | 36 | 39-40 |
| 17H and Over |
How do you wash neoprene girth?
The easiest kind of girth or cinch to clean is neoprene. It can be washed quickly and easily just by running water over it. Since it does not absorb moisture, it dries within minutes (or you can dry it immediately with a cloth).
How should an Australian saddle fit?
The wider the saddletree, the lower the front of the saddle will sit. Ideal Fit – The front and back of this saddle is level, distributing the rider’s weight evenly over the horse’s back. Don’t just consider the front and back of the saddle, also look at the seat itself.
How do I choose girth?
Choosing The Size The size of your girth will depend on two main factors: the type of saddle and the stomach width of your horse. If you own a dressage saddle, your girth straps will typically lie much lower down against the horses side and so will require a shorter length girth.
What size girth does my horse need?
A horse between 12 and 14 hands would most likely need a 22 inch cinch, 14 – 15 hands would need a 24 or 26, depending on how deep-bodied he is from withers to center of girth (or how chubby!), and then 28-30 for more round horses in the 15 hand range and 32-34 for large 16 – 18 hand horses.
Can I put my girth in the washing machine?
When cleaning non-leather girths, remove mud and hair with a stiff brush, and then soak the girth in soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Clean saddle pads in the same way. Some girths and pads are machine washable. They must be completely dried before they are used again.
How do you wash professional choice girth?
We recommend the following for all Professional’s Choice Products: Hand wash and/or hose off the products with a pressure nozzle. If necessary, use a mild liquid soap to remove excess dirt and sweat. Woolite® or horse shampoo work well. Rinse the products well with cold water and allow them to air-dry.
Can you use an English girth with an Australian saddle?
Not easily. The billets on most of the Australian saddles I’ve seen are 1.25″, and the norm for English billets is 1″ – so the English girth won’t fit on to the strap.
How do you measure an Australian saddle gullet?
Gullet Measurement Basics
- Set the saddle on a saddle stand with the front facing you.
- Visually locate the narrowest part of the gullet. Use your ruler to locate the point of the saddle that is 2 inches below the narrowest section.
- Use your ruler to measure from left to right across this section of the saddle.
How do you measure the girth of a Australian saddle?
To find your size measure your girth buckle end to buckle end. The longer girth, the All purpose or Jump girth, this is designed to fit saddles with the girth straps buckling up under the saddle flap. The spacing suggestion does not apply to any saddle that uses a long (AP/Jump) girth.