Smart Cinch - Page 3

DappleGrayMyWay · 03-03-2008, 11:42 AM

I just thought I'd post here which would bump this up and also let y'all know I love these girths too. I was primarily an English rider so all I knew was buckle 'em up. But I bought a trail saddle and my good friend Michelle recommended these girths. So, I got one for Tule, my Anglo, and it went great. Now since I'm adding the new mare and she's just for pleasure trail riding, I bought one for her as well. Tule's is the neoprene which will never budge, sticks like glue without pinching. The mare's is the felted or mohaired type and I'll be putting it on her today for the first time.

I am in fact thinking about getting the adaptor so I can use these with my English saddle!

iris_surreal_euphoria · 03-03-2008, 03:18 PM

It took 4 people and a loooonnggg time for us to figure this out.

I'm used to my synthetic saddle that is similar to an english style girth and my cousin was used to the old western way of cynching.

We had to get the boyfriends involved but we figured it out. I admit though-- I gave up the first time I tried to do it.

Thunderz Gurlz · 03-03-2008, 06:49 PM

Just got one... Love love love it!

Tango · 03-03-2008, 08:58 PM

I love them I am not very strong and there easier for me to cinch. I have a wool one and a cotton one. I am not as crazy about the neoprene girths I think the horses sweat to much under them.

Horsemom2 · 03-03-2008, 09:48 PM

Hubby got me a cinch for christmas one year and I looked at it like what the heck. Once I figured it out, I love it!!!. It is so much easier to use and I have a cinchy mare to begin with and becuase I can do this more smoothly she is happier for it. LOL I do admit that I have overtightened it ( I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS check if it is just right tight) and had to apoligize to the old gal and loosen it a bit.

Double thumbs up from me

palomino_grl · 03-16-2008, 11:35 AM

What is the benefit of the "mohair" one over the regular nylon stranded one??

Just that the mohair is all natural??? Thanks!

gingerfleguel · 03-16-2008, 11:55 AM

I have a 30' Smart Cinch on the Tackswap for sale...Barely Used ....pretty much brand new.

imasassycowgirl · 03-16-2008, 10:29 PM

my bf just bought one for me yesterday
I love it.. I have been saddling for years and this is an awesome cinch

Cariboo · 04-09-2008, 04:14 PM

I have 2 felt ones. I kept forgetting how to cinch up with a regular one. Then I got the smart cinch. Sometimes I forgot to go through the top and then the bottom. ANYWAYS......Love them!

Quilting1 · 04-21-2008, 01:34 PM

I have 2 of them and I absolutely LOVE them!!!

SilverLexi · 04-22-2008, 02:32 PM

I have a hard time getting the cinch tight because of the problems I have in my shoulders. This cinch makes it much easier for me to tighten my cinch. I got a neoprene one because its almost impossible to get an Aussie stock saddle to stay tight. This fits the bill exactly without having to "cut the horse in half" to get a tight fit.

Happy trails

Wolfie · 04-22-2008, 08:58 PM

I love my felt SmartCinch.

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DappleGrayMyWay Yearling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NC (Asheville) Posts: 956	new to 'em and love 'em I just thought I'd post here which would bump this up and also let y'all know I love these girths too. I was primarily an English rider so all I knew was buckle 'em up. But I bought a trail saddle and my good friend Michelle recommended these girths. So, I got one for Tule, my Anglo, and it went great. Now since I'm adding the new mare and she's just for pleasure trail riding, I bought one for her as well. Tule's is the neoprene which will never budge, sticks like glue without pinching. The mare's is the felted or mohaired type and I'll be putting it on her today for the first time. I am in fact thinking about getting the adaptor so I can use these with my English saddle! __________________ My sanity is with my horse, and if you see them, please send them back to the barn. Tule Pepper I ride like a Cullen. You've been warned!

03-03-2008, 03:18 PM
iris_surreal_euphoria Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somerset, Kentucky Posts: 1,077	It took 4 people and a loooonnggg time for us to figure this out. I'm used to my synthetic saddle that is similar to an english style girth and my cousin was used to the old western way of cynching. We had to get the boyfriends involved but we figured it out. I admit though-- I gave up the first time I tried to do it. __________________ If wishes were horses this room would need a good mucking! Visit our website: http://www.freewebs.com/lazziassacres/

03-03-2008, 06:49 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Seasoned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 4,180	Just got one... Love love love it! __________________ ~If you climb in the saddle, be ready for the ride~

03-03-2008, 08:58 PM
Tango Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gordon Ga. Posts: 801	I love them I am not very strong and there easier for me to cinch. I have a wool one and a cotton one. I am not as crazy about the neoprene girths I think the horses sweat to much under them. __________________ Tango might be short but at least I don't have to duck.

03-03-2008, 09:48 PM
Horsemom2 Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 452	Hubby got me a cinch for christmas one year and I looked at it like what the heck. Once I figured it out, I love it!!!. It is so much easier to use and I have a cinchy mare to begin with and becuase I can do this more smoothly she is happier for it. LOL I do admit that I have overtightened it ( I ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS check if it is just right tight) and had to apoligize to the old gal and loosen it a bit. Double thumbs up from me

03-16-2008, 11:35 AM
palomino_grl Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 517	Question.. What is the benefit of the "mohair" one over the regular nylon stranded one?? Just that the mohair is all natural??? Thanks!

03-16-2008, 11:55 AM
gingerfleguel Kid Safe Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa Posts: 5,494	I have a 30' Smart Cinch on the Tackswap for sale...Barely Used ....pretty much brand new.

03-16-2008, 10:29 PM
imasassycowgirl Weanling Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Current Posts: 276	my bf just bought one for me yesterday I love it.. I have been saddling for years and this is an awesome cinch __________________ Name the place, the time, the day... you are still guarenteed to find me with horses

04-09-2008, 04:14 PM
Cariboo Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 354	I have 2 felt ones. I kept forgetting how to cinch up with a regular one. Then I got the smart cinch. Sometimes I forgot to go through the top and then the bottom. ANYWAYS......Love them!

04-21-2008, 01:34 PM
Quilting1 Yearling Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Atalissa, IA Posts: 646	I have 2 of them and I absolutely LOVE them!!! __________________ \"Acknowledge Him in all thy ways and He shall direct thy path.\" Proverbs 3:6

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SilverLexi Halter broke Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 164	I have a hard time getting the cinch tight because of the problems I have in my shoulders. This cinch makes it much easier for me to tighten my cinch. I got a neoprene one because its almost impossible to get an Aussie stock saddle to stay tight. This fits the bill exactly without having to "cut the horse in half" to get a tight fit. Happy trails

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Wolfie Coming two Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: US Posts: 1,547	I love my felt SmartCinch.