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Jonni wrote:

> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Dabney Finch
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> > > > I've got the same problem right now.  What kind of girth do you use
> > > >        
> instead of the string?  Neoprene? Woolback?<<<
>
> The current horse is doing fine in Neoprene, and even did Tevis with it.
> But, the previous horse had reactions to Neoprene, and did very well in
> leather. More care on our part, but I have never had trouble with a GOOD
> leather cinch or girth on any of the horses.
>
> Jonni
>
>  
I love a leather girth, but our fine sand mixed with lime stone dust and 
the salt in horse's sweat just chew them up when I use one. That's even 
with cleaning them after every ride. Sigh I wish I could get away with 
leather but I tried for two years and it didn't work out.

Truman

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