How Do You Put The Girth On A Australian Saddle?
An Australian saddle can provide the safety and security of a Western saddle along with the comfort, light weight and ease of use of an English saddle. These saddles are designed with comfort in mind, and the cowboys and cowgirls of Australia have long used these specialized saddles to traverse the far stretches of the Outback. But before you can take advantage of all these benefits you will need to learn how to secure the saddle properly. Place the saddle on a secure saddle rack or saddle stand. Make sure the saddle stand is sitting on level ground. Stand in front of the saddle with the front of the stand facing you. Move to the left side of the saddle and lift up the flap. Locate the pieces of leather that are hanging down. The girth will be attached to these leather straps. Fit the straps through the buckles on the girth. Fit the holes on the leather straps through the buckles on the girth. Flip the girth up over the top of the saddle and place the saddle on your horse. Carefully pu