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How to Tie a Western Cinch

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

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Repeat to Take Up the Excess

Repeat the loop.

K. Blocksdorf 2006
Depending on how long the cinch strap is you may have repeat looping the strap two or three times between the ring on the cinch and the ring on the saddle. At this point don't worry about pulling the straps tight; you will tighten them later after the knot is tied.

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