Saddle Question???

Kateee

Hey stockies, just wondering about a saddle with 3 girth straps.. Is it ok to use a 2 strap girth with a 3 strap saddle?? Thanks

chick_with_a_chainsaw

yes usually the first two straps are attatch to the together and the third is independant.

so you would want to use either the 1st and 3rd strap or the second and third strap

Kateee

Cwac,first strap is independant last 2 straps are together... Does that change anything ??

Dashbabe

jumping and all purposes have 3 straps for the girth to attach to, two are on the same 'panel' I guess you could call them? and the other is on its own.

Like what CWAC said, one buckle goes up on the one with two and other on the single. The single is there incase the other one breaks for safety incase you are jumping/galloping, the girth will stay on (but only be attatched to one strap on that side )

I think once they break they are very hard to replace which is why you should really take care of them.

umm I hope that makes sence?!

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chick_with_a_chainsaw

then you always use the front and either the 2nd or third

just a safety thing.

sisters gelding needs the back two on his jumping saddle. because he has no area for his girth.