LJ Leathers Girth Leather with belly flap

Choose the colour to match your saddle: Black with a black saddle, Noisette with a light brown or tan saddle. If you use a martingale or training aids, attach them to the D-rings and check that everything hangs freely before you set off.

Tighten the girth in stages: loosely at first, then take up one or two holes after walking, each time on both sides. That way the elastic on each side is loaded evenly and the flap stays centred under the belly.

Choose this girth if you jump or event in a jumping or general-purpose saddle with short girth straps, and you want a classic leather stud girth with elastic at both ends.

Don't need a belly flap and prefer an anatomical leather girth? Look at the LJ Leathers Anatomical Leather Girth. For an anatomical stud girth in synthetic leather that can go in the washing machine, there is the Kentucky Anatomic Stud Girth. If you want a flap with magnets, there is the HFI Jumping Girth with Magnetic Flap: according to HFI, the magnets reduce the risk of shoes and studs getting caught in the snap hook.

Buckle the girth to the girth straps on both sides and position the belly flap centrally under the belly. Take up holes evenly on both sides. Attach a martingale or training aids to the D-rings and leather closure. LJ Leathers gives no care instructions: after riding, wipe off sweat and sand with a damp cloth and let the leather dry at room temperature, away from radiators.

What is the difference between a stud girth and a standard girth?
A stud girth has a wide flap in the centre that covers the belly where the front feet land when jumping. A standard long girth does not have this flap.

Is this girth anatomical?
No. LJ Leathers does not describe it as anatomical. The anatomical version without a flap is the LJ Leathers Anatomical Leather Girth.

What is the girth made of?
Buffalo leather with a cowhide lining. The roller buckles are stainless steel.

Can I attach a martingale?
Yes. The girth has D-rings and a leather closure for attaching a martingale or training aids.

Does the girth have elastic?
Yes, at both ends, each with 3-way elastic.

What colour is Noisette?
A light brown shade. LJ Leathers calls it light brown in English.

Which size do I need?
LJ Leathers does not state how the size is measured. Measure your current girth from buckle to buckle and compare, or ask for advice in store.

• The LJ Leathers Leather Girth with Belly Flap is a long leather stud girth for show jumping and eventing.
• The wide flap covers the belly area where the front feet land when jumping.
• Buffalo leather outer, cowhide lining.
• Stainless steel roller buckles on 3-way elastic at both ends.
• D-rings and a leather closure for a martingale or training aids.
• Classic straight shape, not anatomical.
• Available at Maddelin in Black and Noisette.