{"product_id":"sur-001","title":"Surcingle","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elasticised webbing surcingle made with a biothane girthing point, worn over the saddle for extra security. Essential for racing and eventing, where a saddle slipping at speed over a jump or during a tight turn can be dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElasticised webbing construction — allows natural movement without restricting the horse's breathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiothane girthing point — strong, supple and easy to clean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides essential extra security over a saddle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for racing and eventing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight and low-maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall — 205cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium — 215cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge — 225cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXL — 235cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Use a Surcingle\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn over the saddle on top of the girth, a surcingle acts as a secondary retention strap. If the primary girth were to fail, the surcingle keeps the saddle in place — a small extra layer of safety that's standard equipment in most racing and eventing disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Fit a Surcingle Correctly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit it over the saddle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou've girthed up and tested the primary girth tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe biothane girthing point sits against the horse's belly, behind the elbow — same line as the main girth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust so the elastic has give but isn't loose — you should be able to slide a flat hand under it, not a fist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRe-check after the warm-up; horses often \"blow up\" before settling, and the surcingle will need taking up a hole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuck loose straps neatly — flapping ends scare horses and can get caught on a stride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Solo Saddlers","offers":[{"title":"Small (205cm)","offer_id":40722599346258,"sku":"sur-001S","price":475.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (215cm)","offer_id":40722599379026,"sku":"sur-001M","price":475.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (225cm)","offer_id":40722599411794,"sku":"sur-001L","price":475.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL (235cm)","offer_id":42454523117650,"sku":null,"price":415.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/6055\/products\/Photoroom-20240215_155927.png?v=1708005918","url":"https:\/\/www.tackshop.co.za\/products\/sur-001","provider":"Tackshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}