Abstract: A saddle girth comprising an elongated, flexible girth band and a pair of elongated girth straps extending beyond the length of the girth band for attachment to saddle billets on opposite sides of a horse, the elongated girth straps crossing each other at the centers thereof such that each strap is positioned forwardly of the other strap at one end and rearwardly of the other strap at the opposite end, the girth straps being longitudinally movable relative to each other and relative to the girth band, and keepers cooperative with the girth band and girth straps, located to keep the girth straps positioned as noted above.