1. After each ride, rinse the girth under cool tap water for 30 seconds. 2. Towel-dry with a clean microfibre cloth. 3. Hang on a tack hook — air dries in 3 minutes. That's it. No soap, no conditioner, no drying cycle. Once a month, wipe with a mild dish soap solution and re-rinse for deep hygiene — especially in shared barn situations.

Daily (post-ride): Wipe sweat and dirt with a clean damp cloth; hang to dry. 3-5 min. Weekly: Clean with glycerin-based saddle soap and soft brush. Dry. Apply thin layer of leather conditioner; buff after 30 min. 20-30 min weekly. Monthly: Deep clean with specialised leather cleaner; apply premium conditioner. 45 min monthly. Annually: Professional re-conditioning at saddler; check stitching. 1-2 hours at a cost of €30-80.

After each ride: Brush off sand and dirt. Weekly: Machine wash on gentle 30℃ cycle without fabric softener; air dry 4-8 hours. Note: Inspect stitching regularly — nylon girth lifespan is 1-3 years in daily use. Warning: Avoid tumble drying — heat degrades nylon fibres over time.