I ordered my Toklat wool fleece girths
(western rigging, for a SportSaddle, but with the short, English nap) from
Horses Dacor, and it only cost an additional $5 to get elastic at both
ends.
Cindy
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The
reason for a "loose girth" is to allow the natural expansion of chest as
it moves down the trail. There is more than one way to "skin that cat."
Elastic between the girth buckles and the girth. Not just elastic on one
side as seen in many English girths but elastic on both sides. That way
you can ride with the girth snug enough for the HRM to work but the
elastic will allow for the natural expansion of the chest the hrose needs
to move freely.
