The Shoulder Relief Cinch™ improves saddle fit, provides elbow clearance and increases horse comfort!

A Freer Stride

The patented (US Pat D917109) Shoulder Relief Cinch is the only one of its kind on the market. It actually changes the angle and placement of the latigo on the horse to prevent the saddle from being pulled into the shoulder blades, resulting in a free shoulder and better saddle fit.

How does it work? The shape of the Shoulder Relief Cinch allows for the center of the cinch to sit in the horse's natural girth groove, while the sides are recessed backward and attach to the latigos farther back on the horse's body compared to a regular cinch. This design makes the latigos more perpendicular to the ground and neutralizes forward pressure on the saddle (from the pull of the latigos).

A Better Buckle

The Shoulder Relief Cinch is outfitted with the patent-pending Balance Buckle™. It is the strongest buckle on the market, made of 304 stainless steel - most other cinch buckles are plated iron. Functionally, the Balance Buckle™ is next level. The flat horizontal portions of the buckle keep the cinch evenly tightened on the horse's body. Since the Shoulder Relief Cinch is a unique shape, it really benefits from this feature.

Elbow Comfort

The shape of the Shoulder Relief Cinch also makes it great for elbow comfort. The cutaways in the cinch pull it back away from the horse's elbow.

Super Durable

In addition to the strongest buckle on the market, the Shoulder Relief Cinch is fully backed with nylon webbing from end to end.  This gives it the resilience of webbing, while still maintaining the look and feel of leather.

Used at the Highest Level

The Shoulder Relief Cinch has been used at NFR, the World Equestrian Games and other high level events. The above photo is NFR competitor Sarah Rose Waguespack.

Felt, Fleece & Neoprene Liners

Lastly, the Shoulder Relief Cinch uses a removable liner system.  You can choose between limestone neoprene, 100% wool felt or 100% wool fleece.  They simply peel on and off, so one cinch can be used with many liners.  A common practice is to keep 2 liners, so one can be in use while one is being washed. 

*It is recommended to replace your cinch every two years. Check your cinch before every ride. Do not use a cinch with any damage or signs of wear.