MOHAIR & ALPACA CINCHES
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| One of the major veins in the horse is the exterior abdominal vein, which carries blood from the area of the abdomen to the heart and lungs. This vein follows a route from the abdomen along the outside of the ribs forward toward the shoulder. Behind the shoulder this vein loops upward to pass behind the shoulder blade. On the horse’s side, just behind the front leg there is a flat area. The vein loops upwards above this area. This flat area is where the cincha ring should be positioned and not over the vein. The cincha ring positioned over the vain traps blood fluids. These trapped fluids cause pressure and stress on the vessels and can cause damage to the capillaries. The hard rind also causes bruising and pressure damage to the soft tissue. To find the location for the cincha ring that will not do damage to the horse, first locate the horse’s elbow and the same distance above. This should be the location for the cincha ring. To measure the horse for a cincha of proper length, place a flexible tape measure at the centre of the breast bone (sternum), under the horse and measure up to the top of the cincha ring position. The tape should be snug but not overly tight. Double the measurement to determine the length of a cincha to fit that particular horse. | ||