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Woven Cutter Cinch – 100% All-Natural Mohair
The Woven Cutter Cinch is a premium, hand-crafted mohair cinch designed for performance, comfort, and lasting durability. Made in the USA, each cinch is constructed from 100% all-natural mohair cord and features a traditional woven cutter style with integrated “bars” that maintain shape and provide balanced pressure distribution. With two layers of mohair and 31 total strands, this cinch delivers exceptional softness, breathability, and strength — ideal for working horses, competitive riders, and everyday riding.
Product Specifications
| Strands | 31 - natural and colors available |
| Material | 100% Natural Mohair |
| Width | 4" wide |
| Length | Made to order in 2" increments |
What Is a Cinch?
A cinch is the essential piece of tack that secures the saddle to the horse. Positioned around the horse’s barrel and attached to the saddle’s rigging, the cinch ensures that the saddle stays in place during mounting, riding, and quick maneuvers. Because it sits against the horse’s body, the material, fit, and design of the cinch have a direct impact on comfort, performance, and overall safety.
Why a Quality Cinch Matters
A well-designed cinch helps prevent saddle movement, reduces pressure points, and supports balanced riding. High-quality natural fibers like mohair provide softness, excellent breathability, and the ability to conform naturally to the horse’s shape. A good cinch also minimizes chafing, sweating, and discomfort — especially during long rides or demanding work.
What a Cinch Does
The cinch keeps the saddle secure, stable, and correctly positioned. It prevents slipping from side to side or forward and backward, ensuring the rider stays balanced and the horse moves freely. By maintaining even pressure, a cinch supports better performance in turns, stops, and transitions without restricting the horse’s movement or breathing.
How to Determine the Right Fit
Choosing the correct cinch length and style is essential for safety and comfort. To find the right length, measure from one rigging dee (or buckle) across the horse’s girth line to the opposite side. Most riders select a cinch that allows the latigo and off-billet to buckle near the middle of the horse’s barrel. The cinch should sit evenly on both sides and should not rest too high or too low.
Consider your horse’s body shape as well. Round-barreled horses may benefit from a cinch that offers more contour and grip, while narrow-sided horses may prefer a straighter style. Mohair cinches are especially beneficial for sensitive horses or those prone to rubbing.
Benefits of Using a High-Quality Cinch
- Enhanced Comfort: Soft, natural fibers reduce irritation and wick moisture away.
- Secure Saddle Fit: Helps maintain proper saddle placement during turns, stops, and transitions.
- Improved Horse Performance: Encourages relaxed movement without pinching or restricting.
- Rider Stability: A secure saddle improves balance and confidence for riders of all levels.
- Durability: Mohair and reinforced construction offer long-lasting reliability.