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Re: [RC] Girthing vs Cinching - Sisu West Ranch"...Here's another possible solution: stand on something when you tighten up to give yourself some added leverage...." I'm not sure that being able to get a chincha or a girth tighter is an advantage. I have had a number of horses come back from trainers "chinchy" from having western saddles tightened really tight. If you feel a need to tighten your girth or chincha really tight, perhaps you should look into saddle fit and the type of pad. The same thing goes for elastic girths. When I used elastic girths, I found that if I stopped tightening about one hole after the girth touched the horse, things were great. The first time I used an elastic girth, I really cranked on it and produced a bump on the horse from excess pressure. I do not wish to restart the discussion about the advisability of using breast plates and cruppers, but I have found that by consistent use of these items of equipment I can leave my girth much looser. The loose girth translates into a happier horse (chinchyness disappears for instance), and a decreased chance of girth rubs. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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