The correct way to attach the cinch on a western saddle - Saddle Fitting for Horse and Rider

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www.horsetrain... In this video, professional horse trainer, Larry Trocha demonstrates how to attach the off-side cinch on a western saddle. It’s the only method which is safe. Also check out... fitting the saddle to both horse and rider. This is the most in-depth and important information about western saddles and saddle fit you will ever see. A "must" watch for any western rider of performance horses, reining horses, cutting horses or trail riding horses.
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[@pamelapeterson2987]

Thank you....I have been doing it incorrectly all this time...

[@AylaWebb]

THANK YOU!!! 💚

[@elizastar1973]

Well, don't I feel like a shaved tail Louie ....been riding for years and this MAKES SENSE. Thank you.

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Eliza.

[@jenniferhoward92]

Been riding for 58 years. My grandpa showed me how to put a girth on a saddle when I was 10. He farmed with horses. It’s sad to find out you’ve been doing it wrong your entire life. Thank you for teaching an old dog a new trick.

[@marknales9716]

Atta boy. Thank you for this.

[@AbuelitaPaloma]

💘 thank you so much for this! I honestly had no idea why it was so long and was going to cut my letter down period as soon as I get to my barn I am redoing my set up

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Lupe. I'm glad you like it.

[@meganpahl2160]

I appreciate you for your video. Over the years, you see so many new ways to attach your cinch. Could you please show me how you attach the opposite side of the saddle as well? I ask be ause I've heard it's better pressure distribution for the horse if you tie two separate latigos..would you mind showing me both sides of the saddle and steps to tie to saddle?

[@anthonysoares9936]

This longer style is properly called the 'half-breed", done correctly in this video. It is often confused with the "billet", which is shorter and made of heavier leather, it hangs from the saddle dee and buckles direct to the cinch ring without looping back through the dee ring. A third option you may see, is a tie strap, often called a "latigo" , for the type of leather it is made of. Most saddles only have a tie strap on the near side, opting for a half-breed or billet on the off-side.

[@wendyo5688]

Thank you for this, mine is a billet and I was wondering how I could do this, now I know I’m doing it right! ☺️

[@murphyshsu]

I use all kinds of different rigging configurations depending on the horse’s conformation, the saddle, the task.... and I have never it done like this! I do have some latigos that are getting worn/weak from doing it the other way...and if I didn’t throw them out- I would be fixing for a wreck just like you said.

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

Thank you!

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome

[@boykinlp]

Very informative video! I am curious about something. How long is your Mohair cinch? Thanks.

[@ltrocha]

I use different length cinches depending on the horse. Usually 26 to 30 inches in length.

[@bryanmontgomery4050]

We refer to them as a halfbreed off billet…

[@ProductKingReviews]

Need to see how you do the other side

[@swooshtx]

If this stuff came with instructions only 2/3 as many people would be doing it wrong.

[@ltrocha]

True!

[@chrisheyer1]

thank you for your video.

[@ltrocha]

You are welcome, Chris.

[@ltrocha]

Hey Chris, I'm happy to do it.

[@sidilicious11]

Thank you! Makes good sense.

[@ltrocha]

You're welcome, Sidilicious. Glad you liked it.

[@swanmichel]

mind blown ! whoa thanks

[@ltrocha]

You are very welcome. Good luck.

[@deniseheidelmeier4143]

That was very informative!

[@ltrocha]

Glad you liked it Denise

[@deborahelmore8777]

Very helpful! And simple

[@ltrocha]

Thanks Deborah. I like simple and safe

[@spudth]

what do you do when the latigo is only a couple feet long? I really like your way of doing it.

[@ltrocha]

You go get one that isn't too short! I mean Geezus!

[@geraldharley2193]

If your latigo is extra thick, just do it the old way...new way is better.

[@ltrocha]

Gerald is right. If the latigo is real thick, you're probably okay as is.@@geraldharley2193

[@lindaquesenberry5780]

Just found your videos, really love them, very clear and focused. Do you do clinics on the eastcoast?

[@ltrocha]

Hi Linda, Thanks for asking but I stay close to the west coast

[@lindaquesenberry5780]

@@ltrocha so sorry to hear that, but I understand but we sure could use you!!