Horse Problem - Saddle Slipping - How to measure properly for cinch/girth size to prevent saddle slipping
QUESTION: A few years ago I purchased your Round Pen Leadership DVD and Whispering Way™ 12-Step Total Training System DVD set, halter & lead, training wand, etc. I have used these tools to start and restart several horses of my own with great success. After having a serious horse related accident a few years ago, it was wonderful for my self-confidence to understand that I didn't have to be totally at the mercy of my horse's quirks. Now, I have a different problem. I have a couple half Morgan curly horses who are quite round (i.e. fat!). I know exercise is the most important part of their "diet" plan, but keeping a saddle on them is VERY difficult. They have almost no withers and because of their fat I can't keep the saddle or girth where they belong. (A few weeks ago I slid off when my horse stumbled because the girth had slid forward, making it loose. I cracked a rib!) I'm confident that the saddle fits correctly, but the girth slides forward. I've heard there are saddle pads to help this problem (I know I still have to deal with the mutton withers). Also, I have a neoprene girth, but obviously it slips, too. HELP! Thank you.
REPLY: Ouch! Sorry to hear you got hurt there. Hope you’re on the mend!
First, I would recommend there, if you’re not already using this, that you use a breast collar with the saddle, so that if something does slip, at least the saddle has a limited range how far it can slip to the side.
Second, I want to call in here to help you Richard Sacks, President of EquiPedic, which makes in my opinion, the best saddle pads on the market today, and actually they are the only saddle pads I personally will recommend.
Richard Sacks, President of EquiPedic, Response:
The only reason our pads (any pads) will slip is if the cinch is too long, and unfortunately many people use too long a cinch. I have put together an article on this subject (see below). It also shows people how to measure the correct cinch length for their horse.
CLICK HERE TO READ:
IS YOUR CINCH TOO LONG?
(How to Measure Properly For Cinch/Girth Size)
By Richard Sacks, President of EquiPedic
Copyright 2011 EquiPedic
EquiPedic web site: www.equipedic.com
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