Girth (tack) often used in addition to a regular leather girth. Made of leather or nylon with an elastic insert (for racing), the overgirth completely encircles the horse around belly and the saddle's seat. It is used by stockmen, eventers, polo players, in flat racing, and by steeplechase jockeys to provide more security in holding the saddle in place. Some girths (those used on jumpers and eventers) have a belly guard (or stud guard), to protect the belly from being stabbed by horseshoe studs as the animal tucks his legs up underneath him over a tall obstacle. The traditional western cinch was
Gait belt to grip. It further states that gait belts are never used as restraints or on patients with G-tubes, and are avoided with patients who have catheters. Gait belt A gait belt is a device used by caregivers to transfer care receivers with mobility issues from one position to another, from one location to another or while assistively ambulating patients who have problems with balance. For example, a gait belt is used to move a patient from a standing position to a wheelchair. The gait belt has been customarily made out of cotton webbing, with a durable metal buckle on one