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Why tighten a girth a little at a time instead of all at once?

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  1. Some horses hold their breath and bloat
  2. Leather stretches if pulled fast
  3. It prevents the buckles from wearing

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References

  1. Rutgers Equine Science Center: Saddling and Bridling Horses Safely esc.rutgers.edu/fact_sheet/saddling-and-bridling-horses-safely Checked 2026-10-11.

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