I am in the USA and down here in Florida is can get very hot. Leather girths with stud guards can be uncomfortable for my horse in this heat. In the jumper classes he really tries hard and his training continues to progress but he seems less comfy in the stud girth during hot weather. It is not that flexible either even tho he jumps the same with or without tack. The sheepskin cover seems to help with comfort but it is quite heat enhancing.
i found this girth
http://www.patchesequestrian.co.uk/html/comfort_zone_stud_girth.html
Does anyone have experience with it? I will use it only if it is safe.
Thanks in advance.