Hey guys, got a quick question for you regarding a girth I bought on Ebay. The whole thing was really deceiving, and I thought I was buying a leather girth, but it turns out it’s synthetic leather. (A lot closer to plastic). Not able to return it, so the question is, should I use it? Not sure if it would be super uncomfortable for my horse, or whether it would rub my saddle badly. What do you all think? Thanks in advance!
If you paid via PayPal and the product is not as described, they will refund your money. . . Don’t let the seller get away with deceiving you!
If you have pictures you can post, that would be helpful!
A fleece cover may help you be able to use it. . .but if it’s synthetic and you don’t use a cover you may end up with rubs etc.
Thanks for the reply Indy Equestrian. I’m afraid it wouldn’t be worth it for me to return it with the shipping costs. Here is the listing with pics, just click “see original listing” and then scroll down to see pictures:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321808589824?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It’s hard to say without actually seeing it, but from the pictures it looks like the edges are rounded and smooth, as long as it’s not really stiff it seems fine for schooling. I use a synthetic one myself (though often I use a fleece cover over it) - it’s pretty much the only thing I still have from my old horse and it has held up wonderfully no cracks or loose stitching, looks fine and hasn’t caused any sores or discomfort. At that price I think it’s worth keeping for schooling or a back up.
I agree the ad is definitely vague and possibly misleading; it never mentions the material but lists the maker as “Congress Leather” so I can see the confusion.
It does not look like the initial ad specified what material it is made with. Truthfully the price should have been a clue as a new leather girth is likely not going to be $15.84 or best offer and if it is it will be really poor quality leather.
It looks like it is nicely made as far as the edges etc… I would use it. Just make sure you inspect it each time to check for cracking and wipe it down after each use.
Thanks for the help everyone! I will try it out and look for sores on my horse as well as cracks on the girth.
After looking at the ad, I agree with everyone else. The edges do look smooth, and on the bright side, you can always just hose it off when it gets dirty!
A lot of our customers use sheepskin or fleece covers on their girths with very sensitive horses as well. . . Good luck!
