Bummer!
Just to chime in: I’ve had a LOT of horses like the professional’s choice line. You’d think the grippy side would be annoying for a picky horse but 
. Several like them better than anything shaped and fancy padded.
My fitter suggested the tapestry JUMP girth, FWIW. No idea about the short girths.
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Hmm. I don’t know if that ProChoice girth would be suitable. I’m kind of intrigued by the WOW H girth for a few different reasons and rather try that than the EquiSoft.
Anyone with any experiences with H girths?
I love the County Logic girths. No rubs and last forever when cared for properly.
https://www.countysaddlery.com/products/accessories/logic.html
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I love thinline reins. If you want the “tackiness” and don’t want stops and like a slimmer rein, look at these. I have these on my snaffle dressage bridle and they are almost like a curb rein with the thinline on the inside and leather on the outside. I was pleasantly surprised how much I liked them.
Ooh! How did I miss those?! I ordered their other reins and they’re too thick. Those ones look like they might work!
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I haven’t tried the H girth but am interested in it for a similar girthy horse. I’ve had trouble finding a source for one new with any kind of return policy IIRC the last time I looked. I may have been looking for the Free Space (?) version though.
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Yeah, I may just pull the trigger on the H girth and see. If I buy the synthetic version, it’s not too expensive. Plus cleaning synthetic is a breeze. I’ve heard good things about the synthetic material used on their other girth.
I don’t see why it wouldn’t work with my saddle. It’s not a WOW but has a point billet and a Y (or maybe it’s V) swing billet of sorts.
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My guy has a very forward girth groove and a wide rib cage and did well in it. I do think that it adds to the stability of the saddle. However, it may take your horse a moment to get used to. I called the rear strap the bucking strap 
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