The surcingle includes a non-stretchable first element and a stretchable second element.

The girth strap (12) passes along the thighs of the rider (18) and promotes the rider (18) to learn and maintain the correct riding posture on the horse (16).

An equestrian riding aid (10) is disclosed which includes a girth strap (12) which surrounds the girth of a horse (16), and a back strap (14) which surrounds the back of a rider (18).

After sunset it was absolutely essential for every man to wear trousers and a belly band.

Inner member (11) is fitted with a girth strip (18) to be passed around the body of a horse to hold the saddle in place.

The girth strap includes a tension indicator (5;15) which allows a user to apply the strap to the animal at a selected tension.

An electrical stimulation system for providing non-invasive therapeutic stimulation to a large animal includes a surcingle for placement around a girth of the large animal.

So much did he eat and drink, that the poor holy man died in the night of a terrible attack of sickness, without having even time to repent.

The trainer will often also wear a belly pad around the abdominal area so that the fighter can attack with straight kicks or knees to the body at anytime during the round.

Side members (5) releasably secured to the side support panels (4) extend downwardly on opposite sides of the animal and are releasably secured by a girth strap (6) extending beneath the belly of the horse.

The trainer will often also wear a belly pad around the abdominal area so that the fighter can attack with straight kicks or knees to the body at any time during the round.