This Article was written for us by Dana Eklund with Big Sky Mohair Cinches.
Each mohair cinch is hand-tied in Bozeman, Montana, by sisters Dana and Tracy Eklund.
Big Sky Mohair Cinches was born out of necessity- a horse at the therapeutic riding program where they worked required a 42″ cinch- a tough size to find! Their goal is to create a highly usable piece of tack that is as functional as it is beautiful.
Because a comfortable horse can get the job done.
Like any tack, there will come a time when you need to wash your mohair cinch!
As far as cinch materials go, Mohair is a terrific choice in general due to the natural fibers being highly breathable, slightly elastic, and long wearing. Dirty cinches, of any material, are more likely to trap dirt/heat and cause soring. You can have a really nicely made piece of equipment, but if it’s extremely dirty or not adjusted correctly, soring can happen.
The more you care for your cinch by washing/rinsing it when it needs it, the longer it will last.