latigo

noun

1. A strap used to tighten a cinch.

   “He looked at the saddle and saw that both latigos, the straps that held the cinches, were broken. Both were old latigos instead of the good new ones that had been on the saddle the day before, and both had been cut halfway through with a knife.”

   “Then they tightened the latigos on their horses and mounted up.”

   “These prices are for saddle with single cinch and two latigoes.”

   “"How am I supposed to learn if you aren't clear?" "Watch. These metal rings beside the saddle tree are the rigging rings. These long leather straps hanging on 'em are the latigoes. Leave the off-side latigo done up and use the near-side strap."”

   “Cinches fasten with a latigo strap that is already attached to the saddle, using a special flat knot. Make sure the strap has no twists in it, then insert it through the cinch ring from inside to outside (figure 13.4a).”