I own a paso fino, and even though I bought a gaited saddle, the girth they sent was 32". I had my doubts, but when I asked about it, and the seller said that it would be fine. So the first time I rode with it, my horse couldn't breathe and refused to go. I measured him and found he needed a 22" cinch. The first time I rode him with this cinch, there was no question of refusing. He is a much happier horse now!