Girth

Can my girth be too tight? promo image

A too-tight girth could be uncomfortable for your horse and actually limit his performance.

By Hilary Clayton, BVMS, PhD, MRCVS, DACVSMR
Sep 3, 2019

The triangular posterior pectoral muscle is one of three pectoral muscles that help move your horse's foreleg. I am pointing to the top of the muscle, which spreads out and down toward the ground.

Illnesses and Injuries

Girth-area muscle tightness may be the cause of your horse moving poorly. Here's how to identify and alleviate this issue.

By Jo-Ann Wilson
Apr 20, 2020