Your question isn't clear enough. What do you mean "which comes first?" And by "girth strap" are you referring to the rear cinch? Because when saddling you always fasten the front cinch first, and when unsaddling, you always unfasten it last. The ter...
To cinch a saddle (western without a buckle) 1. Put saddle on horse. Let the cinch hang down on the right side of the horse, making sure it isn't twisted. 2. Go around to the horses left side. Reach under the horse to grab the cinch Take the latigo (...
The Cinch bindings are pretty good. They feel like regular strap-ins, but you can get out of them similar to Flow's. They've been getting lighter over the years. If I were you, I'd definitely look into the Cinch bindings.