This is gonna sound weird probably but I came here cause I had a dream last night I was going riding with some friends on horseback, and in the dream I didn't know how to tie the saddle (although I've done it before in real life). So then in the dream I went on youtube to quickly look up some instructional videos on how to do it, but there was nothing but clickbait videos with pictures of saddles in thumbnails leading to videos about random stuff, lol. I don't even live in the country or own any horses, or know anyone who does. Thanks for proving my wacky dream wrong, haha. Gosh, I miss riding horseback in the countryside so much!
I know we all have ways we like to do things but here are a couple pointers from my perspective: Always, always check the underside of your pad by brushing with your hand to search for any burrs, twigs, or other things that might irritate the horse. After the initial tightening of the girth strap, always check that the "d" ring in the center of the strap falls to the center of the horse's sternum. FYI: We frequently saddle our mounts from the right side. Saves a trip around the horse to get to the girth and flank straps as well as the breast collar and helps to mentally balance the horse. After the initial tightening of the girth strap, I always either leave the end of the strap dangling or I flip the fender and stirrup up onto the saddle. This reminds me that I have not yet done a final tightening on the cinch. (Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains)
thanks. this video is very helpful.my grandpa's teaching me how to ride western and i haven't ridden a horse since i was 4 years old so this was very helpful :)
Rode cattle, worked a ranch, and played polo, always buckled, and then double thru on the top ring. Also all of our saddles had the extended cinch so that the buckle had leather on it between the buckle and the cinch....One time riding and the buckle comes loose you will learn this lesson, when I was young and starting out did not do this. Buckle broke, saddle rotated, I went under horse, horse went down I got kicked in the shoulder...luckily big bruise and cut skin...............
This really helped me, thank you :) ! I ride english so when I wanted to go on a trail ride with my horse I never knew how to do up the western saddle ! :) its really easy, thanks ! :D
Everyone saying you couldn’t see anything, what are you talking about? I could see what she was doing prefects fine, and she was instructing it the whole time, maybe listen next time! I’m a western rider and literally just watching this video for fun, and it’s still pretty educational!!
That is why you didn't have any problems...you are experienced at Western. It's very good....but I needed to see the way the straps are done. There is a lot of tack to become acquainted with when you are working with kids and adults with disabilities.
Good job it really helped some problems i have had and just one tip to make your horse more comfortable for riding is before you do up the cinch take your hand at the front of the saddle pad and make a little pocket to give the shoulkders more room to move and create no pressure points
"Tenting" the pad is when you bring up the front of the pad (over the withers) before tightening the girth or cinch to snug into the saddle. This stops it being tight over the withers, thus uncomfortable and rubbing.
I mean, in addition to your comment, that when you START your ride, there is a gap between the pad and the horses' wither. This helps air move through the gullet, helping to keep the back cooler. The pad is pulled up INTO the gullet of the saddle. As you ride, the pad will gradually settle lower, and the longer you ride, the lower the pad goes. It's important to remove and re-set your saddle every few hours, too, on long rides or after hard work. Hope this helps one horse be more comfy!!
Just repeating what others have mentioned. Demonstator stood in front of what she was doing the whole time and blocked what she was trying to teach. Verbal explanations were great.
Making sure the saddle pad is pulled up well into the gullet of the pommel. It ensures that the pad doesn't press on the withers as you ride, and gives the best air circulation, too.
@FeliciaL2287 Actually, the horse is relaxed. When a horse is relaxed their ears can as well be layed back and their body is also relaxed. And if she didn't want the saddle on her, she would have either kicked, tried to bite, or move her head (bobbed) in any way of being annoyed.
I've saddled a horse once in my life, about 45 years ago, and I'm still not sure I did it right. I couldn't see how you secured the front cinch because you were hiding it.
I am sure you have brushed your horse first to ensure there is no dirt. or burrs that would hurt the horse on the trail but for a demonstration it should have been mentioned for beginners watching. I would also move the pad and blanket on the withers so if you need to adjust it you don't pull it forward against the natural lay of the hair....other than these two points good video...
um i have a horse named blaze well he been having trouble in the pasture with a stallion in the pasture.The stallion has been biting him what should i do if the bites get real bad?
Same thing for me ! I hadn't ridden in 3 years and just began riding a friend's horse using my old saddle. I coudn't remember exactly how I wrapped the cinch and buckled it. I wish I could practice while watching the video. Also, couldn't see the process because the lady was blocking the view!
@129familyguy and I don´t think u knew that the western saddle is coming from Hungary. (The huns had these saddles) (maybe u even dont know where Hungary is, but I hope yes)
This is a nice, informative video. However, she should consider standing to the side a little or moving the camera to a different angle when she is showing the process of wrapping the cinch.
@CJacklover if you're close enough to the horses behind, it can't kick you. the ranch i work at has numerous stallions and you know how they can be. Just keep your hand on the butt and walk around it. But obviously, if you're walking up from behind it's gonna spook. ya know? God Bless. :)
Personally I saddle my horse a little different.. My saddle doesn't have a sinch for the bucking strap so I don't have to do it. But I didn't happen to see you do your Texas T. I always do it for extra safety. Falling off a horse is sooooooo not fun!
hello! i have a little problem with my western saddle and my saddle cloth...the thing is that the saddle cloth moves backwards when the horse start to move on.can you give me an advice,please?? :) thank you very much!
Blocked the whole demonstration with her body so I still don't know what she did with the straps and buckles. I was taught to slide the pad down from the withers so as not to jam the hairs backwards
i take riding lessons that requires me to use a bit that's how i was taught how to ride a horse western style thats the general rules before i get on the horse
I'm not english, do you mean putting the pad up high, and then sliding it down so the hair lays naturally? because that is really important indeed. did you mean that or something else?
Bullet Bender1100 well its actually not very hard....you should be able to do it with simple instructions....you dont really need the back one anyways, its only there is you have a untamed horse....so when it bucks the back of the saddle doesnt come up and flip you off. Bassically you wrap the front gurt on it you go through the bottom loop and then to the top loop careful not you get it twisted. And you continue that. Dont for get to tighten it though. You also need to walk the horse before riding, to see if the saddle with loosen. Because when the horse is being saddled it tends to hold its breathe and therefore makes it loosened up. I hope that that helped you.
Impossible to see what she actually was doing with the cinch when she's standing in front. I'm familiar with saddling but a beginner wouldn't have a clue
they arent pinned at all theres a massive difference between a stressed horse with crazy eyes and pinned ears and a relaxed calm trustworthy horse keeping theyre ears on you listening to you. its a sign the horse respects her and is paying attention to her.
@ people complaining about the video; You hire a damn camera crew then, christ people, if shes explaining and not just throwing shit on the horse, calm the hell down. She's giving good advice, and just because she doesn't have a damn hollywood camera crew doesn't mean the video is bad. Smh.
Horses blow their tummys up when you strap on the cinch, so you lift up their front legs to make sure you did not lock and loose skin under the cinch. The horse also gives more room to tie the chinch when you lift their legs up. When running on a horse you do not want your sadle to come lose all of a sudden and slip on you.
The way this horse is saddled anyone weighing over 125 pounds would slide the saddle over the side of the horse when trying to get on. This saddle is not tight enough. I have ridden most of my life and take great pride in my horsemanship. I prefer using a half windsor type knot to hold the saddle in place. I have had the leather strap split during a long trail ride and had the saddle slide off the side of the horse. I never trust the buckle as this has happened to me twice with good equipment.
This is gonna sound weird probably but I came here cause I had a dream last night I was going riding with some friends on horseback, and in the dream I didn't know how to tie the saddle (although I've done it before in real life). So then in the dream I went on youtube to quickly look up some instructional videos on how to do it, but there was nothing but clickbait videos with pictures of saddles in thumbnails leading to videos about random stuff, lol. I don't even live in the country or own any horses, or know anyone who does. Thanks for proving my wacky dream wrong, haha.
Gosh, I miss riding horseback in the countryside so much!
I needed this little refresher, I forgot a few things! Very helpfull and clear video :)
I really like your video, good step by step. However, it would be great to see the cinching process. Your standing in front of the process. Thanks
I know we all have ways we like to do things but here are a couple pointers from my perspective: Always, always check the underside of your pad by brushing with your hand to search for any burrs, twigs, or other things that might irritate the horse. After the initial tightening of the girth strap, always check that the "d" ring in the center of the strap falls to the center of the horse's sternum. FYI: We frequently saddle our mounts from the right side. Saves a trip around the horse to get to the girth and flank straps as well as the breast collar and helps to mentally balance the horse. After the initial tightening of the girth strap, I always either leave the end of the strap dangling or I flip the fender and stirrup up onto the saddle. This reminds me that I have not yet done a final tightening on the cinch. (Northern Colorado Rocky Mountains)
Could really see what u were doing stand in way of straps
I haven't saddled western in a long time. Thank you for the reminder.
thanks. this video is very helpful.my grandpa's teaching me how to ride western and i haven't ridden a horse since i was 4 years old so this was very helpful :)
Rode cattle, worked a ranch, and played polo, always buckled, and then double thru on the top ring. Also all of our saddles had the extended cinch so that the buckle had leather on it between the buckle and the cinch....One time riding and the buckle comes loose you will learn this lesson, when I was young and starting out did not do this. Buckle broke, saddle rotated, I went under horse, horse went down I got kicked in the shoulder...luckily big bruise and cut skin...............
This really helped me, thank you :) !
I ride english so when I wanted to go on a trail
ride with my horse I never knew how to do
up the western saddle ! :) its really easy, thanks ! :D
Everyone saying you couldn’t see anything, what are you talking about? I could see what she was doing prefects fine, and she was instructing it the whole time, maybe listen next time! I’m a western rider and literally just watching this video for fun, and it’s still pretty educational!!
That is why you didn't have any problems...you are experienced at Western. It's very good....but I needed to see the way the straps are done. There is a lot of tack to become acquainted with when you are working with kids and adults with disabilities.
thanks for uploading this it really helped me learn. great video.
Good job it really helped some problems i have had and just one tip to make your horse more comfortable for riding is before you do up the cinch take your hand at the front of the saddle pad and make a little pocket to give the shoulkders more room to move and create no pressure points
"Tenting" the pad is when you bring up the front of the pad (over the withers) before tightening the girth or cinch to snug into the saddle. This stops it being tight over the withers, thus uncomfortable and rubbing.
this is a very good instructional video for those who are just learning about riding tack and horse grooming! I reccomend this video to anyone!!!! =)
I don't think I'm the first person to say this , I couldn't see a thing you did on the front strap.. please help
Good job of obstructing our view of the cinching
What? You don't know how to put a belt on? It's just a strap and buckle, dude. Once you figure out the rest it's a cinch. Lol
@pvtryan9637 if you're doing a video about cinching, it would be helpful to not be in the way. Staring at her butt doesn't actually help.
Looks easy enough... I believe I'm ready to give it a go.
Thanks i had no idea how to saddle a horse western!!!
Beautiful Horse!
this helps me alot with my horse at the farm that i am breaking so that i know how to proporly put on the saddle thz again:)
when you put the pad on always put it higher and than lower it, so the hair doesnt get unnatural if you know what i mean
I mean, in addition to your comment, that when you START your ride, there is a gap between the pad and the horses' wither. This helps air move through the gullet, helping to keep the back cooler. The pad is pulled up INTO the gullet of the saddle. As you ride, the pad will gradually settle lower, and the longer you ride, the lower the pad goes. It's important to remove and re-set your saddle every few hours, too, on long rides or after hard work. Hope this helps one horse be more comfy!!
Just repeating what others have mentioned. Demonstator stood in front of what she was doing the whole time and blocked what she was trying to teach. Verbal explanations were great.
Making sure the saddle pad is pulled up well into the gullet of the pommel. It ensures that the pad doesn't press on the withers as you ride, and gives the best air circulation, too.
Haven’t saddled a horse since I was 8 I am 20 now and I am thinking about getting back into horses
You should go for it! I used to ride and recently got back into it, it’s awesome!
@FeliciaL2287 Actually, the horse is relaxed. When a horse is relaxed their ears can as well be layed back and their body is also relaxed. And if she didn't want the saddle on her, she would have either kicked, tried to bite, or move her head (bobbed) in any way of being annoyed.
lol the horse is all "back off!" great vid btw!
guys she is a professional she knows what she is doing....
I've saddled a horse once in my life, about 45 years ago, and I'm still not sure I did it right. I couldn't see how you secured the front cinch because you were hiding it.
Yup. Two thumbs down to the person filming this.
Excellent lesson thanks
Such an informative video
that horse is a beauty :)
Horses Are Awesome!
I was tought to never use the buckle on the girth, the buckle can break I wrap it around at the top. of the loop.
I am sure you have brushed your horse first to ensure there is no dirt. or burrs that would hurt the horse on the trail but for a demonstration it should have been mentioned for beginners watching. I would also move the pad and blanket on the withers so if you need to adjust it you don't pull it forward against the natural lay of the hair....other than these two points good video...
THANK YOU. You are my hero. This is one of my biggest pet peeves. Poor smashed withers. :(
About how far away from the front legs should the cinch rest😀
umm I ride Western and I do a knot so the saddle does not move I do not use the buckle because I have had near misses with the cinch coming undone.
um i have a horse named blaze well he been having trouble in the pasture with a stallion in the pasture.The stallion has been biting him what should i do if the bites get real bad?
great job
in my opinion this video isnt a good tutorial on how to saddle western o_o
MrPerfect1986 His comment is 6 years old, give the dead man a break
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What happened to the western knot?
shendadenise94 it’s called a latigo knot it works just as good as the buckle
i love horses tails... i couldn't help but watch it the entire time
When you first started, your mount stamped his hooves. Does that mean he wasn't crazy about the saddling?
Flies
I haven’t rode in almost two years and I’m getting to ride today and I forgot how to put the girth on the saddle
Same thing for me ! I hadn't ridden in 3 years and just began riding a friend's horse using my old saddle. I coudn't remember exactly how I wrapped the cinch and buckled it. I wish I could practice while watching the video. Also, couldn't see the process because the lady was blocking the view!
@129familyguy and I don´t think u knew that the western saddle is coming from Hungary. (The huns had these saddles) (maybe u even dont know where Hungary is, but I hope yes)
Your horse is beautiful
This is a nice, informative video. However, she should consider standing to the side a little or moving the camera to a different angle when she is showing the process of wrapping the cinch.
@Elfinesmom Yeah, I used to think it only meant for english riders, but I was really wrong! ANywho, happy trails and ride on!
@CJacklover
if you're close enough to the horses behind, it can't kick you.
the ranch i work at has numerous stallions and you know how they can be.
Just keep your hand on the butt and walk around it. But obviously, if you're walking up from behind it's gonna spook. ya know?
God Bless. :)
i love horses.
Is that saddle an SRS ranch cutting saddle? Because if it is, i have right the same saddle, among the others
Personally I saddle my horse a little different.. My saddle doesn't have a sinch for the bucking strap so I don't have to do it. But I didn't happen to see you do your Texas T. I always do it for extra safety. Falling off a horse is sooooooo not fun!
hello! i have a little problem with my western saddle and my saddle cloth...the thing is that the saddle cloth moves backwards when the horse start to move on.can you give me an advice,please?? :) thank you very much!
Actually it is just a mare who has had a few foals so it looks like she is a boy it was the same with our old horse.
Do I have to dress western as well.
that saddle is an SRS ranch cutting saddle. i have the same saddle!
The only problem is I can't see what you're doing when you put on the front cinch, you're standing in front of it
On these videos I don't see anyone using a cinch knot. Why is that?
@ThePalomino83 it doesnt look fine it should be tighter
Wish I could express seen what you were doing
@angelpaws123 its mare with a foal u can see the teets
I can’t see what you are doing with the front cinch.
Thanks.
Shes a pretty horse , What breed is she??
Blocked the whole demonstration with her body so I still don't know what she did with the straps and buckles. I was taught to slide the pad down from the withers so as not to jam the hairs backwards
you can go to my channel next time I rid I will do a saddling up video and explain how to do it
Ok but how do you saddle a horse Eastern style?
Tent your dang saddle pad.
i take riding lessons that requires me to use a bit that's how i was taught how to ride a horse western style thats the general rules before i get on the horse
I'm not english, do you mean putting the pad up high, and then sliding it down so the hair lays naturally? because that is really important indeed. did you mean that or something else?
okay we get it!
can you bring a saddle
I couldn't see wat u done with the front strap at all
Bullet Bender1100 well its actually not very hard....you should be able to do it with simple instructions....you dont really need the back one anyways, its only there is you have a untamed horse....so when it bucks the back of the saddle doesnt come up and flip you off. Bassically you wrap the front gurt on it you go through the bottom loop and then to the top loop careful not you get it twisted. And you continue that. Dont for get to tighten it though. You also need to walk the horse before riding, to see if the saddle with loosen. Because when the horse is being saddled it tends to hold its breathe and therefore makes it loosened up. I hope that that helped you.
Bullet Bender1100 also you always keep your hands on yourhorse at all times to not accidentally sneak up and freak them outm
You forgot to say to pull up the blanket because the saddle slides it down.
But nw I know how to saddle a horse!
Impossible to see what she actually was doing with the cinch when she's standing in front. I'm familiar with saddling but a beginner wouldn't have a clue
Imagine wearing your uncles skin as a decorative piece
@MsCountrygal18
it's a good thing she knows her horse isn't it?
umm, we put the thin pad underneathe, than the thicker pad? :S wierd
@SilverHorse666 what's wrong about that?
My bad, looking for the Minecraft version
That's wired
In a video demonstration of something, you shouldn’t block what you’re doing with your body, which she does for both cinches.
I heard you have to kick or knee a horse in the stomach to get the air out of its stomach for a tight saddle fit. Is that correct?
Hell no
@ThePalomino83 yeaah some like to double up, others use one pad.. your right. totally optional. :) ahah that was an old comment.
You blocked part of the saddle set up
they arent pinned at all theres a massive difference between a stressed horse with crazy eyes and pinned ears and a relaxed calm trustworthy horse keeping theyre ears on you listening to you. its a sign the horse respects her and is paying attention to her.
this is a mare, guys. this lady is an expert, im sure she knows the difference between a gelding and a mare! lol
It's called a FLANK cinch, not a bucking cinch. There's a huge difference.
BlueBlazesWildcat it's a bucking cinch
No its not
I wanted to see how to put on a saddle & even more so how to do up the cinches.. I saw nothing I didn't already know.
Whos here in 2024 😮
So, did the cameraman see anything? We neither.
It's a bucking cinch not a flank cinch
As said previously…could not see what was being done. Also, not prefaced for new riders to not just walk behind any horse.
I have the same halter for my mare(:
@ people complaining about the video; You hire a damn camera crew then, christ people, if shes explaining and not just throwing shit on the horse, calm the hell down. She's giving good advice, and just because she doesn't have a damn hollywood camera crew doesn't mean the video is bad. Smh.
Horses blow their tummys up when you strap on the cinch, so you lift up their front legs to make sure you did not lock and loose skin under the cinch. The horse also gives more room to tie the chinch when you lift their legs up. When running on a horse you do not want your sadle to come lose all of a sudden and slip on you.
u should have put the stuirup on the horn
it was good but you were kinda blocking the strap part
YOu stood in front of the camera so we cannot see what you did.
The way this horse is saddled anyone weighing over 125 pounds would slide the saddle over the side of the horse when trying to get on. This saddle is not tight enough. I have ridden most of my life and take great pride in my horsemanship. I prefer using a half windsor type knot to hold the saddle in place. I have had the leather strap split during a long trail ride and had the saddle slide off the side of the horse. I never trust the buckle as this has happened to me twice with good equipment.
The purpose of an instructional VIDEO is so people can SEE what you are doing...