Girth (Verb)
Meaning
Tie a cinch around; "cinch horses".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Before cinching, make sure the saddle is properly positioned, then girth it around the horse's belly.
- To saddle your horse, first place the pad on its back, then girth the cinch tightly, but not too tight.
- Saddle the cinch horses by girding them with a standard cinch once used for saddling similar equine.
- To avoid cinch gall, make sure to frequently check the spot where the cinch girth is placed on your horse.
- Saddle makers say loosen all straps, girth the cinch when the horse is ready, and release frequently for extended rides.