What girh for sensitive horses?

[elorraine2001]

I have a thoroughbred type 16.1hh competition horse. I have found that he has become very sensitive around the girth area.

When brushing and doing up his girth he is putting his ears back and snarling.

He doesn't have any rubbing or lumps around this area and is ridden in a dressage saddle with an anti-chafe short girth

Any advice and recommendations will be greatly appreciated

[clipclop]

If it's a new thing then I would investigate gastric ulcers

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[elorraine2001]

Thank you, I looked into it and read up on the symptoms, however, he isn't showing any signs of them.
He is a good weight
He has a good shiny coat and is in good condition
He is performing well
He has a good appetite
And is brilliantly behaved and happy when being handled and ridden
He always has constant access to food and fresh water ...