English Saddle Accessories
Crafted to perform. Built to last.
At DK Saddlery, we bring the same dedication and attention to detail to our western accessories as we do to our saddles. We understand that every piece of tack plays a vital role in your horse’s comfort, performance, and overall experience. That’s why our accessories are crafted with the highest quality materials, ensuring durability, functionality, and style.
About Our Accessories
Our custom girths are designed with the horse’s comfort in mind. We know that many horses are sensitive to the girths they wear, and an ill-fitting or uncomfortable girth can impact their performance. Each DK girth is expertly crafted to provide a secure fit while ensuring maximum comfort for your horse, allowing them to perform at their best. For a seamless look, we can even match your girth to the saddle you purchase.
In addition to girths, we offer matching breast collars and custom headstalls that are both functional and beautifully designed. Whether you’re looking for a cohesive look to complement your saddle or a unique, personalized design, our western accessories provide the perfect finishing touch. Every piece is made with the same care and craftsmanship that riders have come to expect from DK Saddlery.
Elevate your riding experience with DK’s premium western accessories. Crafted to perform. Built to last. Designed to impress.
DK English Saddle Stirrup Leathers
Our stirrup leathers are crafted from premium materials and engineered to last. They are guaranteed not to stretch, ensuring durability and reliability ride after ride. To maintain a seamless and sophisticated look, we can match your stirrup leathers to the saddle you purchase, creating a perfect pairing of style and performance.
Stirrup Leathers
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DK English Girths
The DK Saddlery English Girth applies advanced biomechanical engineering to the English disciplines, ensuring your horse can perform with maximum reach and respiratory freedom. Designed by master saddle fitter Danny Kroetch, this girth addresses the common points of restriction found in traditional English tack.
Core Design Features
- 7-Inch Sternum Pressure Distribution: The center of the girth features a broad, 7-inch weight-bearing surface. By spreading the pressure over a larger area of the sternum, it eliminates the localized "cutting" pressure of narrow girths, promoting a more relaxed and comfortable horse.
- Contoured Elbow & Tricep Relief: This girth is anatomically shaped with deep cutouts to accommodate the tricep muscle and elbow. This ensures that as the horse reaches forward in a jump or extends in dressage, there is zero interference or pinching, allowing for a completely unrestricted stride.
- Dual-Sided Heavy-Duty Elastics: Featuring extra-heavy-duty elastic on both ends, the girth allows the rib cavity to expand and contract naturally.
The Performance Edge: This "breathing" capability is vital during intense exercise; it allows the horse to take full breaths and expand their chest without the restrictive "tourniquet" effect of static girths.
Why Riders Choose the DK English Girth
- Improved Forward Motion: By clearing the triceps, the horse can move its shoulders more freely, leading to better suspension and more athletic movement.
- Reduced Girthiness: The wide, padded center and flexible elastics make this an excellent choice for sensitive or "girth-sour" horses.
- Enhanced Stamina: Because the rib cage can expand fully, the horse can optimize its oxygen intake during high-energy tasks like jumping or cross-country.
Girths
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DK English Saddle Girths
English saddle girths help keep the saddle steady and correctly positioned, allowing the horse to move freely while maintaining even pressure along the ribcage. A well-fitted girth minimizes shifting, reduces rubs, and supports a balanced connection between horse and rider. Material, shape, and buckle placement all play a role in comfort and performance, making the right girth an essential part of a secure and effective English saddle setup.
The DK girth represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and innovation. Designed for both comfort and mobility, it is custom-crafted from the finest top-grain leather and premium materials, offering a product that is easy to clean and built to last for decades.
- Elastic on Both Sides: Ensures comfort by allowing the horse to breathe freely while providing excellent saddle stability.
- Ergonomic Design: Features a 7-inch sternum support and an ergonomic shape to allow ultimate front-end mobility, enabling the horse to move with ease and confidence.
- Smooth, Clean Look: Leather flaps with velcro closures cover buckles, giving the girth a polished and professional appearance.
- Proven Excellence: Selected as the best girth in a study conducted by a university in Holland, outperforming 29 other competitors.
Available in Black or Brown and in 2-inch increments from 18" to 38", the DK girth is designed to fit a wide variety of horses, regardless of size or shape.
In addition to our English girths, DK Saddlery also offers jump and western girths, ensuring we meet the needs of every rider and discipline.
Girths
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