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Re: [RC] Girth sensitivity/soreness - Don HustonHello Kathy,http://www.profchoice.com/htmldocs/prd/english/prd/dg.html I have 4 of these girths. I have used them for 8-9 years on 3 different horses with 3 different saddles with no girth sensitivity/soreness. Each buckle (all 4) is on its own elastic strap. None of the buckles shows any hint of rust and they have never caused a pressure sore spot. You can get a good snug fit that still lets the horse move and flex and my saddles have never slipped, 2 OF Patriots and a modified Franklin roping saddle. I wash the cinch often with a hose and use no additives. 2 of the cinches have been modified for a heart monitor strap and have been used on my enduro horse for 8-9 years with no soreness. http://s169.photobucket.com/albums/u229/Fasterhorses/ Good Luck cause it always helps to have a little. Don Huston At 04:23 AM 5/26/2008 Monday, you wrote: Does anyone have any ideas on how to address girth soreness? Following the past two rides (both 50's) the vet noted that my horse was sensitive in the girth area. No sore back, just the girth. The saddle has English style drop billets & the girth I am using currently is neoprene. I'm not sure what to try (?) Perhaps too loose/too tight is also a factor (?) donhuston @ cox.net SanDiego, Calif
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