Experience Bespoke Comfort with the Arma Performance Atherstone Girth

Finding a girth that balances athletic performance with your horse's comfort can be a challenge, especially for those with sensitive skin or large shoulders. The Arma Performance Atherstone Girth by Shires is engineered to move with your horse, not against them, ensuring every stride is as free and comfortable as the last. From our barn to yours, we know that a happy horse performs better, and this girth is built to deliver that peace of mind.

Built for the long haul in the schooling ring or the show jumping arena, this girth utilizes advanced technical fabrics to replace the high-maintenance demands of traditional leather. It combines a durable nylon web core with a heat-responsive lining that adapts to your horse's unique anatomy, providing a stable fit that won't compromise their range of motion.

Key Benefits for Horse & Rider

• Bespoke Pressure Relief: The heat-responsive memory foam lining reacts to your horse's body temperature to mold perfectly to their shape, eliminating localized pressure points.
• Advanced Climate Control: Featuring a 3D aerated outer surface, this technical fabric promotes constant airflow to significantly reduce moisture and heat buildup during intense work.
• Unrestricted Movement: The contoured Atherstone shape is specifically designed to provide extra clearance behind the elbows, allowing your horse to tuck their legs and stretch over fences without interference.
• Anti-Chafe Protection: Soft, roll-away edges prevent the pinching and "cutting" often associated with stiffer girths, making it a top choice for thin-skinned or "girthy" horses.
• Low-Maintenance Durability: The wipe-clean material offers the professional look of traditional tack with a fraction of the cleaning time, supported by a heavy-duty nylon core for maximum safety.

Best For

Show jumpers and eventers looking for unrestricted shoulder movement and a high-performance, breathable alternative to leather.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I choose the right size for the Arma Performance Atherstone Girth?

This is a "long" girth measured buckle-to-buckle. To find your size, measure from the middle hole of your saddle billets on one side, under the belly, to the middle hole on the opposite side. Because the double-layer elastic is quite flexible, if your horse falls between sizes (e.g., 48" and 50"), we generally recommend the smaller size to ensure the buckles sit correctly on the saddle flaps.

Q: Is this girth suitable for horses with sensitive skin?

Absolutely. The Arma Performance Atherstone Girth was designed with sensitive horses in mind. The combination of memory foam, anti-pinch edges, and aerated fabric helps prevent the friction and heat that typically lead to girth galls and discomfort.

Item Number/SKU: 724BLK38