It is a question on Howrse that I need to know. I ride dressage so I would not know.
2007-10-23 10:55:12 · 14 answers · asked by Hello Buggles 1 in Pets ➔ Horses
Only one strap on one side.
2007-10-23 11:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A western saddle has a front cinch (where the girth is) and a back cinch, mainly used for cutting horses, riding up and down hills, or anytime that you feel that it may be necessary to keep your saddle from popping up and down. And that should be the only two straps on a saddle.
2007-10-23 15:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by Krazycowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The front strap is the cinch strap its purpose is to hold the saddle in place on the horse,the second strap is also a cinch strap but is often called a rear girth strap,or a buck strap due to some horses reacting to the rear cinch being drawn too tight,and causing the horse to pitch,crow hop,or buck,this strap is often fitted with a girth like the front cinch by ropers to help keep the saddle in place.These are probably the straps you are talking about.
2007-10-23 12:50:20 · answer #3 · answered by Big Daddy D 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What straps are you speaking about. Are you speaking about girths? There is a cinch and can be a hind girth. If you are talking about the ties that hang off of the saddle, there should be two in order to tie with. But I am unclear what you are asking.
2007-10-23 11:07:34 · answer #4 · answered by dressage.rider 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Straps? Do you mean cinches/girths? One of my western saddles has a front and a back cinch so technically it has 2.
2007-10-23 11:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by Rollin NJ Ranch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will desire an off-factor billet strap to attach the girth to and a latigo to lace it up on the factor you mount. Rear straps at the instant are not necessary. One guy or woman mentioned they shop your saddle from shooting up whilst cantering/loping yet whilst the saddle is properly suited for the pony it won't pop up. in case you're determining to purchase a decrease priced saddle off ebay (i'm guessing Hilason or Double T) there's a huge possibility it somewhat is going to not extra wholesome your horse. i could propose nylon offside billet and latigo. it somewhat is elementary upkeep, extra low-priced, and you are able to bathe it if it gets stiff with airborne dirt and mud or sweat. it is likewise extra elementary to girth up and could no longer stretch. i could propose a Weaver clever Cinch girth interior the neoprene. it somewhat is elementary to maintain sparkling, elementary to cinch up, and lasts an entire life.
2016-12-30 03:25:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you think. a cinch for one obviously. is there any chance that it could have one more at least. i know you aren't stupid. you just don't want to google a crappin picture of a western saddle.
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2007-10-23 15:22:07 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there is a set of latigos (western billets) on the front of every western saddle and possibly another set on the back. on the front right there is an "off billet" it can be long like a normal latigo strap or short hith woles. on the fronf left there is the latigo.
2007-10-26 23:57:09 · answer #8 · answered by qtonsonnydundee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah. All of my Western saddles do at least.
I feel alot more secure riding Western than I do English because of that very thing. [My horse is insane haha]
2007-10-23 11:21:08 · answer #9 · answered by Cai C. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a western saddle has the girth and a strap near the back of the saddle that doesnt really seem to serve a purpose.
2007-10-23 12:04:54 · answer #10 · answered by horsegirl10139 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋