Cinching Up Your Nylon Latigo On A Western Saddle

Let's talk about best practice when it comes to 'Cinching up your Nylon Latigo' on a Western Saddle. Watch Letitia Glenn from Natural Horseman Saddles discuss the importance of being polite, considerate and safe for you and your horse during cinching, especially those that use a Nylon Latigo.

[@dawncarroll9027]

Never use Nylon chinch straps they have NO 'give'... Using nylon would be like having a corset on vs a bra made from a stretchy material.

[@ContourSaddlery]

It has to be used with caution indeed... Over tightening is the common mistake most people make. Thanks for your comment!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Correct, that's why I use a mohair girth. It has give that makes up for nylon. I use nylon because I live in an area where the humidity is high all year, even in winter, the air isn't arid. Dehumidifier in tackroom, saddles in completely closed zip up bags, still get mold on the leather and I ride 6/7 days a week, wipe down before and after rides. I use wool saddle pads too and it takes at least a day with a fan to get them dry. The mohair cinchas dry with 2-3 hours under a fan. Mold and accelerated rot are battled daily that's why I've gone to nylon off billet, tie strap and beta biothane bridles. That's my compromise, still going to always use my good leather saddles. The cordura saddles cannot compare as the tree can't be the same good ones.