10-13-2009, 06:30 PM
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#21 | Trained
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Soon to be back in Higgins. :D
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Dynamite, are you talking about the girth or the flank cinch? I have never seen a flank cinch with hospital felt. The only ones I have ever seen were either leather or nylon. | 
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10-13-2009, 11:45 PM
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#22 | Foal
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Never.
I might use one if the horse absolutely needed it. But the look isn't my style for the events I show. | |
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10-14-2009, 12:04 AM
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#23 | Weanling
Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN
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I use one, but it is mostly because I had a friend who decided to see how fast one of our horses would stop....adn needless to say when they stop really quick the back of the saddle can pop up...she got a bloody nose. I've never needed it personally, but I have seen a horse get spooked or work on a steep hill where they really could have benefited from having one. | |
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10-14-2009, 09:08 AM
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#24 | Yearling
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California
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Thank you so much! Her saddle just arrived day before yesterday. She's never worn a saddle before. I'm waiting for the rain to pass to get her used to being cinched up. I'll go grab one at the store soon. Better to start using one right off the bat so it's 'normal' to her. Do you think the length for a draft horse will be an issue? Tenacity is only 2.5, and as of now, large horse tack fits, but maybe not for long... Quote:
Originally Posted by smrobs  I think that most tack stores sell the billets and cinches separately so that you can get what matches your saddle. My tack store does anyway. I don't recommend anything any skinnier than 3 inches or thinner than two-ply because if the need arises that you have to tighten it up, the more surface area to spread the pressure, the better it is. Many ranch hands keep 6 inch scalloped back cinches on theirs just because they do have to tighten theirs really tight when working cattle. I would personally avoid the cheap ones that are 2 inches wide and made of single ply leather.
But then again, I believe in doing everything heavy duty.
And IMHO, it is better to get her used to it now on flat ground that she is familiar with. Has she ever had a flank cinch used on her before? | | |
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10-14-2009, 09:11 AM
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#25 | Yearling
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California
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I agree. Though, those who taught me to ride never introduced me to a back cinch, I think it looks unbalanced without one. My TB used to buck a lot on rough, sloping turrain. I'm surprised no one ever mentioned a back cinch before. Quote:
Originally Posted by rockyxpony I always use a back cinch. usually I'm not doing anything that requires it, but it can't hurt, can it? I've just always used them and I feel like it looks empty without one! | | |
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10-14-2009, 09:14 AM
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#26 | Yearling
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California
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Thanks =) Yeah, all of the pictures I've looked at of horses w/ back cinches have them really loose. Wonder why? isn't it dangerous? What does everyone think about that? Quote:
Originally Posted by ChevyPrincess I use a back cinch on my green horse, to get him used to it, and so if he does silly stuff, the saddle stays in place better. I will also use it when we start doing poles and barrels.
I never use it on my mare. I just don't feel the need too. She is just an old trail horse and I am not heavy at all, so the saddle never shifts or anything.
Just remember, when you use it, NEVER leave it loose! People think that they should for some reason, don't! It doesn't have to be super tight, but should be snug against them. | | |
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10-14-2009, 09:16 AM
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#27 | Yearling
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California
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Thanks! Luckily I went with a black saddle, so it shouldn't be too hard to match my tack. I'm going to be riding my Clydesdale for the first time soon. It would probably be a good idea to use one in that case, eh?  Your horse is gorgeous!! Quote:
Originally Posted by kchfuller one of my saddles has one and one doesn't ... i want to find one for my victor but i want it to be a nice one that matches ...
normally you don't use one unless you are roping or doing something where you need the saddle to REALLY stay ... but some people just like the look  | | |
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10-14-2009, 10:34 AM
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#28 | Started
Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Californian
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^^ smart with the black saddle ... i am having a really hard time finding one that matches! I am a better safe then sorry person too so i think that it's a good idea. Also it gets them used to all kinds of things touching their belly which is always good :)
Thanks- Brodie knows he handsome lol | |
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10-15-2009, 09:39 AM
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#29 | Trained
Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Soon to be back in Higgins. :D
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Probably a regular size should work for now but when the time comes that you have to get a large draft saddle for her, you may want to look around because I know you could get one custom made but I am not sure about normal stores selling them. | |
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10-15-2009, 09:47 AM
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#30 | Yearling
Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: California
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Oh, I have a draft saddle for her. it's an Abetta Cordura trail draft saddle. I meant the length of the back cinch. I'm always worried I'm going to spend good money on leather tack, and then have to replace it because she grew out of it. Guess that all comes wiith having a draft. lol Quote:
Originally Posted by smrobs Probably a regular size should work for now but when the time comes that you have to get a large draft saddle for her, you may want to look around because I know you could get one custom made but I am not sure about normal stores selling them. | | |
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