Scharf Freedom Girth
–Because it’s the SMALL changes in COMFORT that create the BIG changes in PERFORMANCE.
Scharf girths are engineered with precision, function, and horse comfort at their core. Designed to perform under pressure, each girth is crafted using high-quality technical materials which are the same advanced materials used in parachute construction — chosen for strength, flexibility, and durability.
Performance doesn’t always come from pushing harder, often, it comes from removing what holds them back.
Scharf girths are designed to allow the horse to move and breathe freely, supporting independent muscle movement, maximize air circulation, and natural ribcage expansion. By reducing pressure and interference where it matters most,
Scharf girths help the horse work more comfortably and efficiently — whether at home or in competition. That’s what they are designed for — comfort, freedom of movement and easier breathing.
Find Your Freedom:
Scharf In Action
Why Scharf?
Independent Muscle Support
Scharf girths are designed to support the horse’s natural muscle function without restriction. By allowing each muscle group to work independently, pressure is reduced across the sternum and surrounding areas, helping the horse move more freely and comfortably through the body.
Maximum Air Circulation
Ventilation is built into the design. Strategic shaping and breathable materials allow air to flow where heat and pressure usually build up, supporting temperature regulation and comfort during work — particularly over longer sessions or in competition conditions.
🎯Ribcage Movement
The anatomical shape of a Scharf girth respects the horse’s breathing mechanics. By avoiding compression of the ribcage, the girth allows full expansion during exertion, supporting better oxygen intake and more efficient performance
Testimonial: Robyn Moran
I find them great, I had a couple of horses that were a little sensitive and thought the girths might suit them after speaking to a few other riders.
They seemed to jump a lot more free & felt a lot more comfortable throughout the round.
In the ring you can definitely feel a huge difference, especially the ones that are that little more sensitive. They were a lot more comfortable landing, weren’t hesitating and just jumping better.
These girths are a great product when you can see such a difference in such a short space of time.
Testimonial: Olive Clarke
I originally bought the Scharf girth for a horse with a big front who struggled to keep the saddle stable. Claire explained the science behind how the girth moves with the horse, so I gave it a try – and it made a real difference.
She had much better freedom through the shoulder and felt far less restricted, even just trotting. That convinced me and now all my horses go in them. The science stacks up, and those small improvements really add up.
Testimonial: Kenneth Graham
After speaking with Claire and her explaining how the girth works, we had to give it a go. The results spoke for themself, horses felt so much more loose and free on the flat and to jump.
The horses were very happy and much more comfortable!
Scharf FAQ's
How Safe are the girths?
They are made from the same material that parachutes use, which can take several hundered pounds of pressure.
