A very special girth is the Velcro lined Frank Baines Atherstone girth. Not only does it have triple elastic at both ends to provide even tensioning, it comes with a natural sheepskin liner, with the aid of Velcro fixing, can be taken off and machine washed when needed.

If you have a sensitive horse or one that is prone to getting rubbed and sore by the girth, then the Atherstone girth with Velcro lining is just what you have been looking for. Not only is it a superbly designed and crafted girth, with triple elastic ends to provide even tensioning front to back, stainless steel roller buckles and a ‘D’ ring to attach a martingale or draw reins to; it also has a nifty little added extra.

The icing on the cake is the inventive use of Velcro on the underside of the girth, which is put in place so you can attach a removable sheepskin liner. What this means is that you have the advantage of having a beautifully soft sheepskin girth that you are then able to remove and machine wash to as good as new when needed. The Atherstone girth comes in Havana, 46” and 52”.