Surcingle Surcingle A surcingle is a strap made of leather or leather-like synthetic materials such as nylon or neoprene, sometimes with elastic, that fastens around the horse's girth. A surcingle may be used for ground training, some types of in-hand exhibition, and over a saddle or horse pack to stabilize the rider's weight. It also is a primary component of a horse harness. A basic surcingle is unpadded, attaches around the horse by means of buckles or rings, and has no other hardware. A training surcingle, sometimes called a "roller," has many extra rings attached, running from the ribcage up to
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