I'm glad you mentioned the shoulder relief cinch! I have often though about purchasing one but I dont know anyone personally who has one and they are pricey so I just never bit the bullet. I think I will stick to the tried and true cinches. I have seen a few posts on here about the shearling cinches. My mare is for sure sensitive skinned so I think it would be a good option for her. They dont seem to offer a roper style in the Shearling but I'm going to keep looking to see if I can find one. 

It does appear that I may need to try another cinch! The mohair I'm currently using is the only thing that I have in my tack room that doesnt rub her but it still may not be comfortable to her. I think i'm going to try something new. Thank you!

I personally would scope for ulcers, and buy a shoulder relief cinch either in fleece or felt. I absolutely LOVE mine, and if your horse ends up not liking it, you can easily sell on FB and not lose money.

I use latigos on both sides (not an off billet). cinch up little by little on each side.....and before you pull to tighten, lean into the horse and have them lean back into you.

These are little details that can make a big difference. Has for me.

Really? Why do you think this helps?

my guy does not do well if you cinch up to quick. You can see it in his face and he gets very worried and agitated. He also doesnt like neoprene cinches. Last time i tried him in one he lied down with a saddle on. So he gets mohair and slowly with walking around in between tightened up. then usually warming up and then doing a big tighten before we run so the saddle doesnt slide. even if you throw a bareback pad on you have to slowly tighten it up. But hes 16 and ive only had him a few years so no clue about his younger years

the latigos on both sides helps distribute the pull/ pressure...you get a better "cinch up"when you pull from both sides.

The leaning in and them leaning back into you, before you start pulling on the latigo is kind of an attention diverter.

something I've heard and tried, and it worked.

Some horses might just be in the habit of nipping or laying ears back and swinging their head around, but yet they aren't really hurting - so that little attention diverter can help in some situations.

I would treat for ulcers.  You can go to Walmart and Buy Aloe Vera Juice .  Give 1/4 cup morning and night.  You should see a difference in a couple days if it’s ulcers.  

• : Just wondering if you ever found a good cinch! I was searching cinch posts and came across this one. I have a horse that started getting cinchy. Had her scoped, negative. Ended up finding out the issue and it's from my Shoulder Relief Cinch :( looking to buy something else.

Have your chiropractor check the sternum.  Also

ulcers will one cinchy

I have a mare that would do the same thing. We treated for ulcers and can only use a shoulder relief cinch. We have had no further issues.

I havent bought one yet but I will be soon! I think im going to try the shearling and see how she does with that.