Friday, October 30, 2009

Some Saddle Parts Need More Maintenance Than Others

By Andre Hansen

When you employ a saddle, there are some bits of a western saddle that should get extra care and upkeep. These parts need to be observed for symptoms of damage because if you don't keep an eye fixed on them, then you can have a bad accident. This includes cleaning and maintaining these parts. You should take care to make certain you have given each part a comprehensive inspection. Some parts, however, can cause you to be injured or killed if you do not do what you want to do.

This includes cleaning and maintaining these parts. You should take care to make certain you have given each part a comprehensive inspection. Some bits can cause you to be hurt or killed if you do not do what you need to do.

The cinch is the wide strap that goes under the pony. It is important the cinch is in good working order. If it isn't, then the saddle can come loose. The rider can fall from the horse and be hurt badly. You also need to be certain that this part fits the horse properly or the horse can be wounded.

It secures the saddle by being attached to the rigging. It's vital the cinch is in good working order. The rider can fall from the horse and be hurt badly. The off billet and the latigos connect the rigging to the cinch strap. Failure in these parts can suggest the loss of the rider.

Stirrup leathers can wear out where the hardware rubs it. The stirrup hobbles will potentially be lost more often than worn out, so having extras is often a good idea. Wear and tear on the horn wrap and rope strap depends on how you are using the saddle. Regular use will often not wear it out. However if you are a roper, you might need to replace these parts a couple of times as you are using them more. Stirrups are way more of a preference replacement than a worn replacement. You will probably replace these when they no longer feel good for you. There are different things that will influence this change. It can be a change in the way the saddle is being used or for some reason there is a change in your seat in the saddle.

How often you will have to modify the parts of a western saddle will be dependent on how rough you are on the saddle. Keeping your saddle well maintained will insure that you and your pony are safe.

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