We wash ours when the cords start to feel “packed” or there are hard spots with dirt/debris/sweat. Mohair cinches do not need to be washed EVERY ride. We have a cinch I made five years ago that I still haven’t had to wash because it’s been used so infrequently- the cord is still soft and pliable, nothing is packed into the cord and there are no hard spots. If you’re not riding much, or if your horse doesn’t break a sweat based on the activity you’re doing, you might be able to go a long time in between washes. The more you care for your cinch by washing/rinsing it when it needs it, the longer it will last. You can have a really nicely made piece of equipment, but if it’s extremely dirty or not adjusted correctly, soring can happen. Dirty cinches, of any material, are more likely to trap dirt/heat and cause soring. Like any tack, there will come a time when you need to wash your mohair cinch!Īs far as cinch materials go, Mohair is a terrific choice in general due to the natural fibers being highly breathable, slightly elastic, and long wearing. This Article was written for us by Dana Eklund with Big Sky Mohair Cinches.Įach mohair cinch is hand-tied in Bozeman, Montana, by sisters Dana and Tracy Eklund.īig Sky Mohair Cinches was born out of necessity- a horse at the therapeutic riding program where they worked required a 42″ cinch- a tough size to find! Their goal is to create a highly usable piece of tack that is as functional as it is beautiful.īecause a comfortable horse can get the job done.
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