DMT Unsaddlingtips 102216

Useful Unsaddling Tips You May Want to Try!

DMT Unsaddlingtips 102216

If you hate tripping over your breast collar or latigo when you’re carrying your saddle follow along. We’ll show you a few tips for making unsaddling and carrying your saddle a whole lot easier.

It’s important to always undo the flank (back) cinch and breast collar first. Finish up by undoing the front cinch http://bit.ly/2aawim5. That way if your horse moves unexpectedly while you’re unsaddling the saddle won’t be held on with only the flank cinch or breast collar. That can be dangerous for both you and your horse.

We’ll start unsaddling with the flank cinch. As you are unbuckling your flank cinch watch to see that it doesn’t accidentally catch in one of the lower holes on its way down. Also remember to let the strap down slowly so the buckle doesn’t swing and hit your horse’s legs.

Next we’ll unbuckle the breast collar. There are 3 ways to keep a breast collar http://bit.ly/2ePVq8i on your saddle after unsaddling. One way is to place it over the saddle seat from the off side. However, this doesn’t hold the breast collar securely on the seat. When you carry your saddle it’s likely to fall and drag. Another commonly used technique is to buckle the near side tug and place the loop over the saddle horn from the off side. This is more secure than just placing it on the saddle seat but it still isn’t fool proof. To make certain your breast collar doesn’t fall simply place it over the seat from the off side and buckle the tug through the stirrup. You’ll never have to worry about dragging your breast collar as you carry your saddle.

The last strap to undo is your cinch or girth. Again be careful as you release the cinch from the latigo https://www.dmtack.com/pcategory/cinches/latigos/ that it doesn’t swing and hit your horse’s legs. To put your latigo up start about 2 feet from the saddle dee and fold the latigo back under itself. Put the fold up through the saddle dee from the back and pull the folded side down until both sides are even. This keeps your latigo straight and also makes it easy to cinch up next ride. If you need to carry your saddle you may want to take a half hitch in the latigo. This will hold it securely on the saddle dee so it doesn’t fall and trip you up.

Attach the cinch and flank cinch to the keeper from the off side of your horse. Turn the cinch so the side that was against the horse is now facing out. Check to make sure there are no twists or kinks. Put the cinch buckle through the keeper on your saddle. Pick up the flank cinch and put the buckle through the keeper and latch the buckle. Attaching the cinch facing out allows it to dry more quickly between rides.

Dennis Moreland cinches are handmade of a special blend of Mohair. The 31 strands of Mohair blend cinch cord these cinches are made of will maximize air circulation while wicking away sweat. Because these cinches are naturally breathable, stay cool and don’t slip they will not gall or rub sores on your horse. To get more information click: http://bit.ly/2aawim5 or call 817-312-5305.

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