Hi Drin: The way I view this potential problem is that I
never ride with a cinch that tight. This way the horse has room to expand its
lungs and not be pinched or constricted. This method also allows air to
circulate and cool. Humm. Yes I have used both and neoprene, mohair and leather ect. it was not a problem
and was easily cleaned on the trail, vet stops and home.
"Which brings
me to = another question: the demo has a neoprene girth. I've
done a few short = (2-3hr rides) with it, and don't see any sign of
trouble. But a 50 is a = different ball game, and I've always used
mohair. I'm concerned about = more heat building up with the
neoprene, I don't see how it could breath = as well. So any neoprene
fans out there, please re-assure me!"
I have tried
the neoprene from 4 different makers including orthoflex
and
professional choice and they all scalded both horses once I started
putting some serious miles on them . The mohair works great with one
horse
but on my mare she acts like it is made out of barb wire when cinching
her
up so I am considering going to a fleece or a felt lined girth . Anybody
have
any suggestions ? Interesting note is that I put the neoprene girths on
our
dude string saddles and found that they would also scald some of our
