When used without a saddle, a surcingle sits just behind the withers.

For very light use, saddle and girth may be replaced by a surcingle.

When used with a saddle, the surcingle runs over the seat near the pommel.

She berated me bitterly one day in regard to a loose surcingle.

To this I was securely bound by a long strap resembling a surcingle.

Then we put together a surcingle of sorts to keep the reins from flopping around his legs.

The crupper is used to stabilize the saddle or surcingle, not provide leverage.

The sliding side rein was designed to be attached to the outside rings of the surcingle, not between the legs.

The breastplate primarily kept the surcingle from slipping back, not as the primary pushing object.

It is a strap that runs forward from the bottom of the girth or surcingle, and forks.

In windy weather, a loose surcingle may be added to prevent the cooler from blowing completely off.

A surcingle is usually used with a pad, and fit to the horse's back as carefully as a saddle would be.

It now occurred to me that the bandage, or surcingle, which enveloped me, was unique.

It can be attached to the surcingle of a horse harness, or to the harness saddle.

However, the surcingle and side reins are used as safety tools in the sport of equestrian vaulting.

The surcingle hung in ribands from my body.

An overgirth or surcingle is often used in addition to a regular leather girth.

A surcingle is also important in long lining or ground driving, as it provides rings for the long reins to run through.

Vaulting horses are not saddled, but wear a surcingle (or a roller) and a thick back pad.

Side reins are equipment used when longeing a horse, running from the bit of the bridle to the saddle or surcingle.

A training surcingle, sometimes called a "roller," has many extra rings attached, running from the ribcage up to the withers area.

"You'll break your neck getting on that way," Medlir called, his fingers busy taking the pony's surcingle up a hole.

A surcingle may be used for ground training, some types of in-hand exhibition, and over a saddle or horse pack to stabilize the load.

A basic surcingle is unpadded, attaches around the horse by means of buckles or rings, and has no other hardware.

The surcingle enveloped my limbs and body close in all directions - save in the path of the destroying crescent.