A girth strap is the band that holds a saddle under the belly. Tighten the girth strap.
It has to be checked again after a few minutes, since a horse can hold its breath while it is done. A loose girth strap is how most beginners end up under the horse.
1noungirth strapThe band that holds a saddle under the belly.
“He checked the girth strap twice before letting anybody mount.”
girth strap is a part.
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