You can see this in a product video above. The Balance Buckle™ makes this a cinch ) It has 2 latigo placements, which allow for fine tuning of the lateral position on the horse's barrel. Īdditionally, with the distinct shape of the Shoulder Relief Cinch, it is important to have the cinch centered over the horse's sternum. Want to know how and why the Balance Buckle™ improves multiple functions of the cinch? Read here. Top grade saddlery leather body with patent pending Balance Buckle (read more here) stainless steel hardware that delivers perfect symmetry and even pull over the surface of the cinch. Since the Shoulder Relief Cinch is a unique shape, it really benefits from this feature. The flat horizontal portions of the buckle keep the cinch evenly tightened on the horse's body. Functionally, the Balance Buckle™ is next level. It is the strongest buckle on the market, made of 304 stainless steel - most other cinch buckles are plated iron. More recently our cinch has been outfitted with the patent-pending Balance Buckle™. This design makes the latigos more perpendicular to the ground and neutralizes forward pressure on the saddle (from the pull of the latigos). You might be wondering, how? The shape of the Shoulder Relief Cinch allows for the center of the cinch to sit in the horse's natural girth groove, while the sides are recessed backward and attach to the latigos farther back on the horse's body compared to a regular cinch. It actually changes the angle and placement of the latigo on the horse to prevent the saddle from being pulled into the shoulder blades, resulting in a free shoulder and better saddle fit. The patented (US Pat D917109) Shoulder Relief Cinch is the only one of its kind on the market. Or visit for more ways to contact us.South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £) If you have questions, leave them below in the comments and we would love to get back to you. If you need a replacement latigo, leather or nylon, be sure to email us at and we can help. 10 THINGS TO KNOW… HOW TO DESIGN YOUR WESTERN SADDLE RIDING ALONE. Watch to pick up some important tips on safety, tightness, and more.įor more handy and useful tips, be sure to visit other blog posts such as HOW TO CINCH A NYLON LATIGO WESTERN FENDERS. Here is our HOW TO CINCH UP A LEATHER LATIGO on a Western Saddle Video. Read why: HOW TO USE A BACK CINCH ON A WESTERN SADDLE. It’s worth it to take the time and effort to do so. If it is hanging by more than an inch below your horse’s belly, snugging it up a bit more will feel better to your horse and stabilize the back of the saddle comfortably. Especially with our saddles (because there is so much available room for the horse’s back to lift and expand) the rear cinch will hang loose when this happens. When your horse moves, abdominal muscles will engage and tighten. Remember it needs to be snug, but not tight. Don’t oil your leather latigos!Īfter securing your main cinch, your saddle is stable in case your horse should move. Leather should be cleaned with saddle soap, a soft, lint-free cloth and distilled water. If it is frayed and weakened, replace it. Much better than allowing it to create friction sores during your ride. Nylon is easy to scrub clean…so do so if it’s clogged with old sweat and dirt. The condition of your Latigo should be inspected before each ride. Consider allowing your horse the courtesy to move around after a cinching and before tightening further. This helps ensure you can gauge what your horse is feeling.Īlways cinch in stages. Horses need to expand their chests to breathe.Īlways run your hand down behind the Latigo as you tighten. Don’t just guess! Use your hands and feel. Leather, unlike Nylon, has some give – it expands and contracts… Nylon latigos are the same webbing material as is used in seatbelts – strong enough to tow your truck to the moon, but it will not stretch.īe sure to not over-tighten your cinch no matter what latigo strap you use…but especially when it’s nylon.Ĭhecking your cinch tightness near the buckle and also at your horse’s sternum will give you a key indicator as to the feel from your horse’s perspective. Let’s talk about best practice when it comes to ‘Cinching up your Leather Latigo’ on a Western Saddle.
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