LeMieux Arika Simuwool Contoured Leather Dressage Girth
Description
LeMieux Arika Simuwool Contoured Dressage Girth
The LeMieux Arika Simuwool Contoured Dressage Girth is a short leather dressage girth with a detachable, washable Simuwool lining. It is designed for riders using a dressage saddle with long girth straps who want even pressure distribution, a stable saddle and a soft, breathable surface against the horse's skin.
Best for dressage schooling, flatwork and competition riding, and particularly well suited to sensitive-skinned horses that sweat heavily or are prone to girth rubs. The contoured shape gives the elbow room to move, while the D-ring allows training aids to be clipped on for groundwork and schooling.
Key Features
- Contoured shaping - follows the girth groove for comfort and freedom of the muscles
- Soft, supple leather - absorbs and spreads pressure evenly across the girth surface
- Detachable Simuwool lining - washable, quick-drying, breathable and cushioning
- Two linings included - black girths with black and natural, brown girths with brown and natural
- D-ring fitting - easy attachment of training aids
- Helps prevent saddle slip - keeps the saddle settled through flatwork
- Sensitive-skin friendly - reduces sweat build-up along the girth line
Specifications
| Brand | LeMieux |
|---|---|
| Product | Arika Simuwool Contoured Dressage Girth |
| Type | Short dressage girth for long girth straps |
| Outer material | Soft supple leather |
| Lining | Simuwool synthetic wool, detachable and washable |
| Fittings | D-ring for training aids |
| Colours | Black or Brown |
| Linings supplied | Two per girth |
| Discipline | Dressage, flatwork, schooling |
| Country of origin | India |
How to Use
- Fit the Simuwool lining to the girth, making sure it lies flat and smooth with no folds along the girth line.
- Attach the girth to the long straps on the off side of your dressage saddle, keeping the buckles level.
- Girth up gradually from the near side, tightening a hole at a time as you tack up.
- Draw each foreleg forward in turn to smooth the skin behind the elbow before mounting.
- Check the tension again after a few minutes of walking and adjust to the middle holes where possible.
- After riding, remove the lining, wash it and dry naturally, then wipe over the leather.
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FAQ
What size dressage girth do I need?
Measure a short girth that already fits your horse from buckle end to buckle end and order the same length. Aim for the buckles to sit around the middle holes on both sides so you keep adjustment either way. If the buckles currently sit high near the saddle flap, size up; if they sit very low, size down.
Can the Simuwool lining be washed?
Yes. The lining detaches from the girth and is washable and quick-drying. Two linings are supplied with every girth so one can be in use while the other dries.
Is this girth suitable for a horse with sensitive skin?
It is a sensible choice. Simuwool is breathable and cushioning and helps prevent sweat building up along the girth line, while the soft leather spreads pressure evenly rather than concentrating it behind the elbow.
What is the D-ring for?
The central D-ring allows training aids to be attached easily, which is useful for schooling and groundwork sessions.
Will this girth fit a jumping or general purpose saddle?
It is a short girth made for the long girth straps found on dressage saddles. A jumping or general purpose saddle with short straps needs a long girth instead.
What colours and linings are supplied?
Black girths come with black and natural linings, and brown girths come with brown and natural linings.
About LeMieux
LeMieux is a British equestrian brand recognised for coordinated saddlery, horsewear and rider apparel. Its products are developed with horse comfort and everyday yard practicality in mind, and Simuwool is the brand's own washable, quick-drying synthetic wool made with the look, breathability and bounce of natural fibres.