Abstract: A saddle cinch includes a collar defining an elongate opening, a strap lock connected to the collar, the connected collar and strap lock defining a cinch subassembly, and a strap connected to the cinch subassembly. Among other advantages, the saddle cinch allows a rider to tighten the cinch strap without dismounting, while eliminating the need for tying the cinch strap to the saddle ring, while also allowing multiple passes through the saddle ring and girth ring to achieve a theoretical 4:1 mechanical advantage, as is customary.