Few things are more distracting than settling into the saddle and feeling the excess tail of a belt that’s just a bit too long. Maybe you've lost weight, or your belt has stretched out over time. Or, you purchased the wrong size belt. Did you know that most Tailored Sportman and LILO Equestrian belts are designed to be shortened? Because they use Chicago screws to attach the belt buckles, these belts are easy to shorten at home.
Watch the video below to see the step-by-step process of shortening your leather belt.
For riders comfortable with hands-on adjustments, shortening at home can be an option.
Measure: Try the belt on through your belt loops. Pulling the belt snugly to your designed tightness, and measure how many inches you need to shorten the belt.
Remove the Buckle: Unscrew the belt buckle from the Detach the leather carefully. Use sharp leather shears or a fresh utility blade to ensure a clean edge.
Punch New Holes: Use a rotary leather punch to recreate the buckle hole accurately. Match the size and alignment of the existing holes for consistency.
Still feeling nervous about shortening your belt? We are happy to shorten your belt for you!
Come visit us at any of the shows that we will be attending and get your belt shortened by a JODS professional.
