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A surcingle is a leather, nylon, or neoprene strap that fastens around a horse's girth area. It has many rings attached, running from the ribcage up to the withers area. USES OF THE SURCINGLE The surcingle is most commonly used for Longeing , mainly to attach training equipment such as Side Reins , Lauffer Rein s (sliding side reins), and Chambon s. A surcingle is also important in long reining, as it provides rings for the long reins to run through. Double longeing, using two longe lines, requires the use of a surcingle to thread the longe lines through the rings. Many trainers first teach a young horse to accept girth pressure by strapping on a surcingle before a saddle and girth. Compared to a saddle, a surcingle provides better adjustment to the adjustment of side reins due to the placement of rings around it. While a saddle only provides one height to attach the rings (the billets), a surcingle allows the side reins to be attached all up and down the sides of the horse. PLACEMENT OF THE SURCINGLE .]] A surcingle may be used with or without a saddle. When used with a saddle, the surcingle wraps around over the seat area near the pommel. The stirrups are usually removed to allow the surcingle to lie flat. When used without a saddle, a surcingle sits just behind the withers. A surcingle should be used with a pad, and fit to the horse's back as carefully as a saddle would be. |
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