04/28/2025
Can we talk girth Tightness !!
The rule of thumb has always been 2 fingers between the horse and the girth, (on the side of the horse) however many people don't take into consideration how much pressure of the girth takes place under the belly/pectoral muscles. An over tightened cinch or girth can restrict functionality during rib expansion when the horse breaths in and out. It can also pull the saddle forward creating further issues in the Trapezius Thoracis area.
