Re: "cinchy" horses

["Kris Hazelbaker" <shajarah@cybrquest.com>]

 

>     
>     Reading the posts about tenderness in the girth area reminded me of my 
>     friend's horse that is described as "cinchy."  He has the 
>     devil of a time tightening the cinch although it seems to be the early part 
>     of the process she objects to the most.  The horse also, both owner and 
>     trainer agree, feels like she wants to buck just when she starts to 
>     canter.  
>     I think I have read or heard any 
>     explanation for cinchiness, like maybe a nerve closer to the skin than 
>     usual.  Does that ring a bell?  Or does anyone have an explanation 
>     for it that isn't rider related? 
> Way behind in my reading, but boy, does this sound like 
>     my gelding!!  I'd also be interested in any insights.  Do 
>     "treeless" saddles help?  Custom fit saddles?  My horse 
>     does this WITHOUT a rider.  He's still in training....and 
>     training.....and training.  He's somewhat better than when he started 
>     out, but still has the tendency.
> Kris Hazelbaker in 
> Idaho