Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kayla from
Fits well!
I bought this a few weeks ago and it fits my 52" girth very well! It seems easy to clean and my horse, despite that he hates almost everything, seems to hate my girth a little less now. If you needed this for a smaller girth it would definitely be too big!
Date published: 2016-09-02
Rated 1 out of
5
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Derbybound from
Disappointed
I was disappointed to see how wide this girth cover is. The design is clumsy and bulky. It is also fleece on one side and quilted on the other; that was not clear in the photo. Aside from it being far too wide, it was too short for my 52" and 54" girths. The quality was weak. I cannot imagine using it for any situation. I was glad that the SP return was no hassle, as usual.
Date published: 2016-07-26
Rated 4 out of
5
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Jenn from
Seems to be a good quality product, I have only just started to use this girth cover.
Date published: 2016-05-11
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sarah from
Nicely made, comfy
This is a very nicely made, high quality girth cover. The only reason I did not give it another star is because it is rather big and slides on my girth. I have a cut-back dressage girth and I knew it would be large on the thinner parts but it is quite large in general. That being said, it really doesn't move once you tighten the girth. I am going to try to wash it in warm water, that will probably help it shrink to a perfect fit. Most people have commented that the fleece is not on the side that touches your horse and I was apprehensive about that at first but now that I've used it, I prefer this style. The fleece reaches around the edges of the girth o prevent pinching and the non-fleece against the horse seems like it would be easier to keep clean and much cooler against their skin.
Date published: 2016-02-01
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Mary from
Great value
This Cool Max cover fits well over the girth. It's lightweight and washable. I haven't used it long enough to vouch for its durability, but it looks very well made.
Date published: 2016-01-14
Rated 3 out of
5
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Barbara from
Lovely product.
This is a well made and lovely product, but my horse cannot tolerate any areas that rub on his skin. It it fleece on the outside side and quilted fabric against the body. I'm worried that it will cause irritation because of his sensitivity, not because it is poorly made. I had to return it for those reasons.
Date published: 2015-06-02
Rated 5 out of
5
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bombruple from
Exactly What I needed
I love this. My horse kept getting upset with my girth rubbing his stomach and this literally not only helped my horse not mind the girth it fit my girth perfectly. My mum has even borrowed it on occasion for her horse. We will be most likely getting her, her own to use.
Date published: 2015-05-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Shopper from
Perfect for horses that hate fleece
My gelding had chronic dermatitis/chemical burns on his belly at midline concentrated in the girth area (from oil based fly sprays...but that is another discussion). He has never like fleece girths...lots of snapping and pinning of ears. I had invested in a Lettia click girth with gel. He seemed comfortable with that girth, but I wasn't able to get it as clean as I like. So I tried this cover. It seems study and well constructed. It is a quilted fabric on the side touching him...therefore none of his fleece reaction behavior. The girth underneath was kept clean and dry. This cover fit the dressage gel click perfectly, so no twisting as other people experienced. Seems to be a good compromise with his preferences and my need to keep tack clean :) Ordering a second one so that I always have a clean one ready to go. We will have to see how it holds up to lots of washing.
Date published: 2014-11-10
Rated 5 out of
5
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Gloria from
Does not fit Prestige Anatomic Dressage Girth
This is a super nice well made girth cover. It would fit a normal strait girth but it doesn't fit the Prestige Anatomic Girth. It will not even go past the first curve of the girth. Over all a nice product but it will absolutely not fit those type of girths.
Date published: 2014-05-08
Rated 1 out of
5
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nheq from
Disappointed after a couple of rides
I bought this to cover my contoured dressage girth for my mare. I was a little surprised when it arrived that the bottom (against the horse) is a quilted material, while the top (not against the horse) was similar to sheepskin material. I gave it a try anyways and liked it for about 4 rides, and then the top stretched out and now the cover twists during the ride, causing bunching and worse discomfort for my mare than having no cover. If they had made the entire cover out of the same material I don't think it would be as bad if twisted, but since there is a seam and a significant difference in thickness it is making very uneven sweat marks and I have had to stop using it.
Date published: 2014-03-30
Rated 5 out of
5
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DressageintheCountry from
Very Pleased!
This girth cover is exactly as advertised, fits over my girth well, and my horse seems very comfortable wearing it. I like it better than my fleece girth because it is easier to clean and it dries more quickly. It does seem to wick sweat well. I haven't had it very long so I don't know how it will hold up over time, but it seems well made.
Date published: 2013-10-09
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mari from
Cushy Girth Cover
I love the quality of this product. It does run large for a 48" girth. Unfortunately, it only comes in 1 size. I will make it work and will enjoy using this product.
Date published: 2013-09-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Windycity2 from
Great
This is the second one I have purchased and my horse loves them. My other one is over a year old and is still in great shape. Thought it would be nice to have one for a backup. They wash up great.
Date published: 2013-08-30
Rated 4 out of
5
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Anonymous from
Sometimes a necesity
I like this girth cover because it is not too bulky; it protects the sensitive skin in the girth-area without me needing a bigger girth. It is fairly wide, though--my nice leather show girth slides in and out easily; it does not fit "like a glove" around the girth.
Date published: 2013-07-01
Rated 3 out of
5
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nanart from
Fair Product
Not quite long enough for my girth but it's okay and so far doesn't move or bunch up.
Date published: 2013-03-13
Rated 5 out of
5
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JaimeB from
Great product
Absolutely love the cool max lining. It really helps to keep the girth area dry.
Date published: 2013-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
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irishhorselover from
Great Value
This girth cover is great quality for great price.
Date published: 2013-01-23
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Ollies mom from
effective and economical
Have been using this for a few months, having purchased elsewhere and just purchased a second one from Smart Pack. I have washed mine twice already and it is holding up well. The black is unobtrusive with my dressage girth and saddle. It doesn't slip or bunch up, and my horse's girth galls have disappeared and he hasn't gotten any new ones. Should have tried this a year ago instead of trying new girths! Will never be without one of these!
Date published: 2012-11-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Windycity2 from
Great Buy
Love this girth cover, was everything it said it was. I got the white one. Not sure on the durability as I have only had it a short time. My horse is enjoying it!
Date published: 2012-08-17
Rated 3 out of
5
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MooseTracks from
Had high hopes
I like everything about this girth cover expect the fit. As others mentioned, once it is used a few times, it stretches out and will bunch and turn as you are riding.
Date published: 2012-03-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Marina from
Does the job
I got a Professional's Choice SMx VenTECH English Girth, my other previous horses loved them, but my new gelding was very ouchy and sensitive with it, I picked one of these up at the Smartpak retail store just to try it out and it fit my 52" girth perfectly. The quilty part goes against the horse and the felt part goes out but it works perfectly, my horse stands well for saddling and tightening of the girth and seems to really enjoy it. I think it works great with the Professional's Choice SMx VenTECH English Girth because the material makes it so the cover WILL NOT SLIP FOR ANYTHING, its actually pretty difficult to even get on because its so sturdy (I attach a lead rope to the girth and pull!) My horse loves it and I have used it through water, hard work outs and mud. I wash it about every 4 months and its held up, obvious wear and tear at the top where it rubs the saddle pad but other then that its excellent. For 15 dollars and a girth cover that I use everyday I think its held up excellent and I would highly recommend this product, plus it keeps my girth clean and long lasting, AND I cant help but love how the white looks up against my bay horses belly!
Date published: 2011-12-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Rusty76 from
My favorite girth cover
This is the second girth cover I have purchased from this manufacturer. I use them primarily because my horse is a very heavy sweater. This cover stays firmly on his girth without tugging or moving (I do use anatomical girths though...) Absorbs a remarkable amount of sweat to protect the leather girth. I wash them every other ride and they have held up remarkably well. Will most likely add another couple to the stash.
Date published: 2011-12-08
Rated 4 out of
5
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HDRA from
Good design.
The girth cover is designed nicely. I wish the side against the horse was fleece too. Instead it is quilted padding. It is sufficient but it is odd to have fleece on the outside and not on the inside ??? It is economical and hopefully will wash well. I like it.
Date published: 2011-11-21
Rated 3 out of
5
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Cleo from
Great Sweat Absorber
I bought this girth cover to prevent rubs and chafing. This works great, however after a few rides the fleece top widened and the cover did not stay in place and I had to re-adjust. I would say this is an effective temporary fix, but not the solution.
Date published: 2010-01-25
Rated 5 out of
5
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Cinda from
Cool Max Girth Cover
In the ad the product looks all fleece. It actually is fleece on the portion that does not touch your horse and a very nice material with foam & stitching that does touch your horse. It has finished/stiched ends that are around the girth buckles. So far my horse is not getting sores!!
Date published: 2009-10-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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Crysu from
I have 2!
These girth covers are great! I wash them after every other ride, and they have kept their shape well. My girth is in great shape thanks to the cover, and my horse is happy! There is no frayed stitching and the fleece is in good shape. Great product!
Date published: 2009-10-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Loran from
Great Girth Cover
I love this CoolMax (Dressage) girth cover. It's short enough to fit my leather girth without excess length at the ends, and the cut-outs at each end make the girth buckles accessible and easy to fasten.
Date published: 2009-08-11
Rated 1 out of
5
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CDL from
Lost it's shape after a few careful washings...
The Lettia CoolMax Girth Cover initially worked well but then lost its shape, stretched out and started bunching up and twisting over my leather girth after about two months of use.
Date published: 2008-11-05
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Johanna from
A nice alternative to sheepskin
I purchased this to protect my new girth. I've washed it after every other ride and it has held up very well. It also has a nice quilted inside that is made with Coolmax. My horse doesn't like Neoprene girths much, so I have a leather girth with this cover. This combination breathes very nicely and since the cover washes up very nicely I would also consider it a perfect cover for schooling shows. Great job and great price, Lettia!
Date published: 2008-04-06