LeMieux Gel-Tek Anatomical Mono Girth

If you use a breastplate or martingale, do up the girth first and only then attach the strap to the clip. That makes it easier to check that everything hangs straight and centred. Draw reins are best used only if you have experience with them or under the guidance of your trainer.

The leather needs regular attention. After riding, wipe the girth with lukewarm water and saddle soap and let it air dry. When you give it a thorough clean, feed the leather with leather balm or oil; this keeps the brown version in particular nice and supple.

Choose the Gel-Tek Anatomic Mono Girth if you have a mono flap saddle, like a contoured leather girth with gel, and now and then work with a breastplate, martingale or draw reins. The clip is built in, so you do not need a separate part.

If you have a dressage saddle without a mono flap and no need for a clip, the LeMieux Gel-Tek Anatomic Dressage Girth is a better fit. Looking for a fur-lined girth for a mono flap saddle that can go in the washing machine? Look at the LeMieux Integrated Dressage Girth: LeMieux describes it as suitable for dressage saddles and all mono flap saddles, including jumping saddles.

Buckle the girth on both sides to the girth straps of your mono flap saddle and tighten gradually and evenly. Attach a breastplate, martingale or draw reins to the clip in the centre. After use, wipe the leather with lukewarm water and saddle soap, let it air dry and feed it now and then with leather balm or oil.

What is a mono girth?
A short girth for mono flap saddles. LeMieux states that its Mono girths are intended for use with mono flap saddles.

What can I attach to the clip?
Draw reins, a breastplate or a martingale. The clip is integrated into the girth.

How does it differ from the LeMieux Gel-Tek Anatomic Dressage Girth?
Both are oiled leather with Gel-Tek along the leading edge. The Mono girth is intended for mono flap saddles and has an integrated clip; LeMieux does not list an attachment point on the dressage version.

Does the girth have elastic?
A minute amount in each buckle attachment. It is not a girth with long elastic ends.

Which colours are available?
At Maddelin, Black and Brown.

How do I choose the right length?
LeMieux does not state how the length is measured. Measure your current girth from buckle to buckle and compare, or ask for advice in store.

How do I look after this girth?
Wipe it with lukewarm water and saddle soap, let it air dry and feed the leather regularly with leather balm or oil. Not for the washing machine.

• Short leather girth from LeMieux for mono flap saddles.
• Integrated clip for draw reins, breastplate or martingale.
• Ultra-soft oiled leather with Gel-Tek pockets along the leading edge.
• Contoured, with extra room behind the elbow.
• Scalloped ends and a minute amount of give at each buckle.
• In Black and Brown, in lengths from 55 cm to 75 cm.
• Care with saddle soap and leather balm or oil.