I don't know about the flap length of the Barefoot but I wouldn't imagine it's too different from other treeless. The best way we have found to judge the...
... know about the flap length of the Barefoot but I wouldn't imagine it's too different from other treeless. The best way we have found to judge the required...
Karen, That was my experience with the Trekker Dressage, too (a good 2" shorter girth was what I needed after switching from a treed dressage saddle). This is...
Has anyone used the Mattes Correction pads with treeless? They are supposed to be helpful adjusting the padding (3 sets of shims) when building up a horse's...
... I have a regular Mattes pad and an Equine Comfort Correction Half Pad - the Equine comfort is very similar to the Mattes. I used the Equine Comfort with a...
Thanks for posting on this topic, ladies. I have been completely confused on what to do in this area which is why I put off ordering the girths til last....
Hi Janey-- The Barefoot measures 36" from the center of the saddle to the end of the billets. My horse takes a 30" western, a 44" regular english girth, and a...
I use a 26" on my Welsh Cob whose a very broad lad. We've found the most popular size to be 22" for Arabs, 24" for small cobs and 26" for the larger ones....
... people are purchasing for an average size saddle horse? I definitely need one that size. (My 32" fleece girth fits most of the horses I've owned and/or...
Sheree, Are you talking from the center of the saddle underneath? Seems awfully long distance. (80" girth/2 = 40" on each side. 40-36 would leave less than...
Helen, Oh! I understand now on subtracting 20. I am definitely choosing an elastic girth. Thanks for the stats. :) Janey ... the ... saddles - ... that ......
Karen, Are you using an elastic dressage girth on the 900 lb. 14.3 Arab? If so, I'm sure a 26" would fit my smaller horse and a 28 would be best for the...
http://www.naturalhorsetrim.com/Section_19_full.htm has a section on treeless, bitless, and natural trim. I thought it was very interesting and was wondering...
... If so, I'm sure a 26" would fit my smaller horse and a 28 would be best for the larger one. All my dressage girths either have elastic on both ends, or...
Janey, it measures 36" from the center of the seat (the topside!) down to the end of the billet (and yes, it's a long, long way--longest billets I've ever...
... I don't really think there is an "average" My 13.3hh Pony takes an 18". That 18" also fits my leased 15.2hh TB, he's kind of thin! My 15.3hh gelding...
Just to complicate the issue... I'm using a 20" dressage girth with the Cheyenne on a 900# 14.3h half-Arab. I could go shorter, I could go longer, but this is...
... Cheyenne on a 900# 14.3h half-Arab. I could go shorter, I could go longer, but this is what was sent and it works fine. Nowhere near the pad edge, which...
... an 18". That 18" also fits my leased 15.2hh TB, he's kind of thin! My 15.3hh gelding requires a 28", but fits okay in a 26" and my 16.2hh TWH takes a 24"...
You should send a link..... ... From: Michaela To: treelesssaddles@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 02, 2006 9:13 AM Subject: [treelesssaddles] Posted a 14...
Hi Janey... Did you send her a link to this group? Keep in mind there are different types of natural trims....while I am still determined to keep this group...
... When Larry bought me a livestock scale for my birthday, I weighed my horses every two weeks on the scale and also taped them. What I found was that the...
... What I found was that the tape weight could vary as much as 100 lbs up or down from the actual weight. And I guess that depends on your idea of what's an...
I noticed that Dr. Cook recommends using a breastplate (helps avoid a too tight girth), and that a few riders on here have mention using them as well. I've...
Karen, I told Gretchen I had joined the treeless group through yahoo, but did not send a link. I do have the book "The Natural Horse" by Jamie Jackson, but...
Leslie, Thanks for the reminder on this site. I have seen it and enjoyed the personal reviews/comments sections. Read more of it today and will continue to...
Hi Janey and all... I am not sure reasoning behind a breastplate avoiding a too tigh girth...does he explain this at all on his site? I belive a girth should...
Did you place the tape just at the base of the withers, then go straight around the girth? (that's where I put it) Thanks, Barb ... times - ... my ... found ...
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