Barefoot Surcingles With Handles

• Use for therapeutic riding programs, beginner training, or beginner vaulting!
• Anatomically shaped handles
• No "nut-cracker" effect - wither clearance
• Made with real leather and soft padding
• Choose pommel size for best fit
• Barefoot Surcingle with Handles DOES NOT INCLUDE GIRTH - Use with a dressage length girth.

The Barefoot Surcingles with Handles were designed for therapeutic riding programs. They are designed so there is no wither pressure or restrictions to the spine. The soft, wide padding on either side of the horse's spine keeps the surcingle in place and protects the spine. The handles are designed to fit any sized hands, making this a great tool for training, beginner riders, therapeutic riding programs, and even beginner equestrian vaulting !

The pommel insert with handles can be replaced with the regular Barefoot pommel inserts for normal lunging and training, turning this surcingle into a two-in-one training tool!

Barefoot makes a Barefoot Riding Pad for Surcingle that attaches perfectly to this surcingle. Stays put and provides super comfort for the rider.

The total length of the surcingle from the wither to the first hole for girthing is 25.6". The length from withers to the last hole for girthing is 33.5"

Click here to print out a sizing template to help select the correct pommel size for your horse! See the Sizing Tab for instructions on changing out the pommel.

"So far, we've had two riders try it out and like it much better to the other two that we have. This Surcingle also fits both our haflinger mares almost perfectly! They also seem happier to work in them." - Patricia Bryan, equine therapy program director

Sizing:
For Pony Size Surcingle with Handles choose Wide or Extra Wide Pommel

Click here to print out the sizing template for your horse, and follow the steps below:

Step 1: Important: To easily change the pommel, never lay the saddle flat on the ground!

Put the saddle on a saddle rack or similar, such as a sofa backrest for stabilization. Detach the adjustable seat and put it forward over the front pommel.

Step 2: Open the zipper pocket and widen the opening carefully.

Step 3: Now the pommel insert can be pulled out step-by-step by removing one side after the other.

Step 4: First put in the new exchange pommel into one side of the pocket. Please pay attention to the correct direction of the pommel, which is labeled as follows: "R" for right and "L" for left, as seen from the rider's view.

Step 5: Insert the other side of the pommel into the pocket. The new pommel must be completely and deeply stuck in. The pocket should be filled out totally.

Step 6: To check whether the pommel is seated correctly, move both zipper parts together by using the thumb and forefinger of both hands. If the zipper sides do touch each other over the pommel, the pommel sits perfectly.

Step 7: The zipper can now be easily closed. If the closing should not be possible or if the zip doesn't slide easily, do not apply force, but recheck the pommel's fit and put it even deeper into the pocket.