Western Saddle Cinches, Which is Best for You and Your Horse
One of the most important pieces of Western horse tack is the cinch, also sometimes called the Western girth or Western saddle girth. Whichever name you use, it provides the same service, to keep your saddle on your horse. The cinch works by passing under the barrel of the horse and attaching to each side of the saddle.
Western cinches come in a variety of styles that include back cinches, flank cinches, roper cinches, or rear cinches. A cinch strap for a saddle is a piece of tack that can last for years but should be examined for wear every time you tack up.
Cinches are available in mohair, cotton, neoprene, leather, string nylon or rayon.
Horse’s perform the best when they are comfortable with well-fitting tack. Western saddle cinches are available in straight, contoured, shoulder relief and roper options. Using the cinch that best fits your horse can greatly enhance their performance.