Be sure to leave 3 to 4 inches of the blanket or pad in front of the saddle. The blanket should also extend past the rear of the saddle. Move to the right side. Bring the girth down and check that nothing has twisted. Also check to make sure the billets are properly attached to the girth buckles.
Most saddles have three billets and two buckles.
Horses that have narrow chests and big bellies should have the girth buckled on the last two billets to the rear to prevent sores in the fore flank. With a broad-chested horse, you can use the two front billets. To prevent irritation to the horse s withers, push the pad or blanket well up into the gullet of the saddle. Reach under the horse and grasp the girth. Bring it up to the left side of the horse.