Point strap help!

[Ash92]

Hi, I recently bought a new saddle for my welsh cob. It's an Ideal and has a wide tree and is flat so suits round native types like him. His last saddle slid to the right a lot, so the saddler advised I buy the Ideal as it comes with point straps.

It all sounds very good but I'm a bit confused about how to use the point straps? People have mentioned attaching the girth to straps 1 and 3 on the side which the saddle slips (right) and then 1 and 4 on the other side, to 'anchor' the saddle down, so to speak.

If anyone could shed some light on what is best/ have experienced the same problem I would be very grateful!

 

[quirky]

I have a round barrelled horse and use a point strap.
So, on one side only, I girth to 1 and 4, on the off side, I girth to 1 and 3.
The point strap was put on the near side by the saddler, I am assuming it slips to the offside but it's such a long time ago I can't remember
It does what it's supposed to though, as no slipping problem now!

 

[Ash92]

Thank you for your help, I was worried about causing discomfort by using them wrong so your answer is really useful!

 

[Baileyhoss]

The point straps are attached to the points of tree at the front rather than over the waist of tree as the others probably are. It is really clear which ones they are when u see them. You can use either of the other straps with the point strap but I wouldn't use different straps on each side as I would be worried about twisting the saddle.
Point straps anchor the saddle more at the front and are good to stop a saddle slipping back. so be aware, you dont want to make it tight over the shoulder or have the back lifting.
Did the saddler say why your saddle is slipping? Is it because your horse is asymmetrical or the old saddle was? If its the horse, I would be inclined to get an adjustable riser and put an additional shim in the under developed side. If it was the old saddle you may find u don't have a problem any more. You need to get up on a step directly behind your horse standing square and assess the shape and evenness of his back. It's usual for a bit of difference but not too much. Always fit to the more developed side.