Sir, aside from the volumes of information you have and you share so generously, the one single thing that you exhibit that keeps me coming back to hot videos is… you are real. You are who you are. That’s rare so days. Thank you!
I knew this was going to be a good lesson when Pat said, "First thing is you don't want a saddle that leaks..." Very good video, guys, and thanks for taking the time.
@@henrysmith180 Henry, one explanation is when you find yourself on the ground spitting dust. You see your saddle gear in a pile 10' away. And your horse happily heading home....dragging reins. Simply because you bought cheap saddle gear that you did not thoroughly check out for potential malfunction before taking your ride. Enjoy your walk! Hope that spells it out....
Im just coming into horses. Im 3 years after this was made and extremely grateful for the time ya'll have taken to educate us. Many thanks and may God bless your family and preserve your way of life for future generations : )
That man right there knows a thing or two because he has seen a thing or two. Great video. I aspire to have that kind of wisdom on ANY subject one day.
As a person wanting to learn more about how to work with animals more, I truly appreciate your demeanor with the horses. As you said, I am in no rush. To me, it is about gaining their trust and never breaking that trust.
I have laughed and laughed at the sheer joy of Pat, oh how beautiful simplicity is and oh how l love Pat.....thank you God for keeping Pat on the planet so we can remain sane 😂❤ I see this is four years old, hope your are not yet at those knees Pat, or l owe you a card 👍💓 Love you guys, yep Pat and Debs, brilliant!
YAH..I LOVED THAT SAYIN'. WELL.. SIR TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF TIME AND THOUGHT AND FOLLOW THROUGH...TO HIS SADDLIN'.. AND HE TAKES *GOOD CARE* OF THE HORSE OR MULE FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE ... WHICH, TO ME, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. I'M SO PLEASED TO BE TAUGHT BY *PAT* ...THESE THINGS.
I'm a custom maker 30 years, I like what pat is preaching, I'll add a couple thing from my experience to share. Gullet width and angle is the key. Get your saddles made or purchased with a 92.5 deg angle and 6.5" wide and you won't have an issue! Don't get confused by full, semi QH etc, there is no standard. As Pat says, you can pad up but never pad down. And do your best to order your horses with withers!!!
Thank you very much for your comment. I believe our saddle is 6.5 wide when measuring at the bars instead of the gullet but I’ll double check. Thanks for the tip on the degrees. It’s always been a point of confusion.
Not sure If I agree with the 92.5 degree bars. My horse are similar to pats: a 16 Hand Belgian Belgian cross built like Shoshone, a 17.1 thoroughbred Hanoverian cross, a 16 Hand thoroughbred type warm blood and a 15.2 running bred QH. My saddles have 45 degree bars and fit them all fine with the correct pads. I have tried a friends McCall with 92.5 degree bars and they do not have the wither clearance because there are just too wide. Great job Pat and Deb!
I find watching Pat and Deb's videos strangely comforting and enjoyable. I love Pat's dry humor and expressions. I own horses and always discover something new every day I'm around them. Thanks to Pat for showing me different ways to do things and for sharing his experience and wisdom.
His love of horses and the Responsibility of caring for them, really comes through this video. Properly train, a rider can become a horse’ best friend.
When I turned 30 and the second marriage broke up, I brought the boys and myself up to my parents lakeside retreat in Oregon. I saw there was a corral, so I bought a horse and saddle and my dad watched as the gelding was unloaded, saying, “I grew up driving a four horse team for everything on the farm, and spent my life just getting away from them!” Haha! I never knew that about my Dad until then. The A-fork roughout high cantle saddle is my go to saddle: thank you for the calm wisdom and plain speaking.
I love the Californio way, I find myself always in a hurry when it comes to catching, saddling and getting going. Your horses are friends and coworkers. As stockmen we should all take a little more time for our equine partners. We’re not much without them. Thanks Deb and Pat for all the insight.
Thank you Mr. Puckett! Been a long time since I've heard plain language and it was wonderful to me. ('bout laughed too loud to be respectful at the "horn to the front & cantel to the back" comment though)
What an empathic, funny and (most of all) full-of-experience review on how to saddle-, cinch- and pad-up your hores. Just amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing!
Hearing u talk reminds me of a old Cowboy that took me under his wing and taught me alot. I was 29 years old going through a divorce with a 4 year old little boy. I had been " breaking " horses for the public and had been the " crash dummy" for all the local " cowboys" or " good'ol boys" for the surrounding and two states... lol from time I was big enough to walk on my own. they'd sling me up on anything with a mane and tail with four legs ..I was like a hair in a bisket...up I went and school turned out when the dust settled I was still on the horse barn may have been destroyed but I was still there and me and the horse both thinking " got to be a better way" ... with my life falling apart at home they were my friends ...I've always felt close to horses and knew in my heart there was a better way.. if I wasnt workin in field or farm (I belive I was only kid that prayed for rain 😉) I'd slip off and crawel under someone fence ... anyway when I got to " training " them they taught me as I taught them so to speak...ahhhhhh anyway. I thought I knew horses...even was walking up to this Cowboy with the Title : " This is Kelly she is a trainer for blah blah blah snore..... sorry I written a novel here just st to ask u did u ever meet a Cowboy named Linus Thorton (L.A.) at one time had ranch Grandview Lnd and Cattle... He truely came to me in a time of my life when I was on the edge. . He saw something in me. Put me to work and changed my life . In him I found " The way" . He showed me how to work with the horse. In his words "got to be smarter than the horse." . He use to say when u come through those gates up there leave them damn phones and watches in truck. Cows and horses cant tel time.. u got something to do done even put a kack on nothing out here." Ud better. not let him catch ur horse wringing his tail (spurs are an extension of ur heel not a weapon ) if he caught ya.u pushed and worked cows on foot... he would say " GO SLOW U'LL GET A MORE HORMOUIOUS OUT COME😳) u get in there in. Hurry horse gets flustered cows get flustered u might as well quit cause any nothing good can come from shaken up a dr pepper with the lid only screwed two turns. All that pressure gonna go.. then " SCHOOL TURNS OUT".... He passed away not to long ago..I took care of horses and cows here in Tenneessee he was on ranch working cows belive in Texas.. never asked him but I belive he was in his late 70s .. rode every day he had a BAD hurnina in stomach .he use to steer wrestle and steer trip.dont see that compition much... oh anyway I'll quit hindering yalls eyeballs.... Thank yall so very much for ur videos and taken the time and work to make them and shre them..sorry again for the novel..I miss him and was setting waiting for next truck to back up to load. Letting every thing take. deep breath and had him on mind when I saw ur video...
@@janiestevens2581 thank u so much .he was a very importanthat soul i was blessed to have had in my life...thank u again for saying what u did ... may u have a very wonderful (and safe lol) rest of 2020....
@@kellycookseyenglish9909 Did you hear if he had a twin brother? I hope you will tell more stories about him sometime. I love how you can write and I can almost hear his voice.
Based on my limited horse knowledge your horse Shoshone is a Belgium Warmblood mix. He is incredibly strong, big eyes and handsome. I love him to death and I will be interested in his continued education. Growing up we had such a horse to take us to school after a blizzard. He would plow through the snow without effort proud of his strength. He was great on trails and would excell in the mountains and roping. On a different matter two weeks ago, while at a show in Calgary I seen a mule/Beligum mix. The owner told me he was still mischevious but had a good heart. Most mules I have met had a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Keep up the excellent work. Very impressed with your channel.
Having started with horse ownership in my mid 60s, and knowing nothing, I would have loved to have had this video back then. Full of wit and wisdom. I would be a much better horseman if I had trained under Pat. My horse would have benefited as well. Great video!
@@sarahmullin7330 Good luck! Happy Trails. Do not duplicate my mistake. I was a novice rider and purchased a green broke 3 year old gelding. After many bucking offs and bad attitude I almost quit riding and planned to get rid of him. After learning from people like Pat and Clinton and Cox, today I have a 23 year old horse known to be the best mannered at the barn. If you are an experienced rider, then you know what to do.
Great video, from start to finish... Thanks Pat and Deb... I particularly like the comments about how the hobble work their way up a horses legs as you grow older..
I learned quite a bit about the saddles and saddling for the whithers, so thanks for this valuable information. However there is an issue bothering me...I'm aware why hobbles are used, however, these 3 horses didn't appear to have the need for the hobbles. Did they stand still because they were hobbled? If so, the horses haven't been trained properly to stand still/stay put while being saddled. Just my thought, not a fan of hobbles except in extenuation circumstances, which I didn't see in this video.
Even with my silly plastic saddle the info still applies - change the padding for the horse/mule, more pad out front, the three-part breast collar, tightening the cinch in increments, and keeping a clean saddle pad. Only recently, however, I started using a felt liner under whichever pad i need. It's thick enough it doesn't bunch up, easy to rinse, quick to dry, and more economical to replace than the main pad. But I've got to admit, I'm ready for something besides my plastic endurance saddles. 😁
Omgosh! Memories of my dear departed Wyoming cowgirl ol' timer buddy. She learned from the greats. "Oh by the way," thank you for both the great information AND the laughter. "If you see me hobble around the knees, send a card." LOL!
Really like these folks, writing from central america, just starting this video, and wondering why a few saddle tips is a 30 minute video. I'll take what I can get.
We wanted to s how how to fit one saddle on a variety of different horses and one mule by changing the saddle pad and blanket configuration. You don't have to watch it all at once if you don't have the time...
@@PatnDebPuckett None of that. You guys offer great content, that comes out of your lives and experiences. It's amazing that it's out there for free in our money oriented society. I'm just commenting on youtube for my own edification. And I'm having so much fun and progress with my own horse. Do your thing, I'll tune in when I find value and other people will appreciate other stuff.
Flash back my dad billy Barnes was a team roper my cousin Jake Barnes is a 7x world team roper listening to you reminds me of my dad a true cowboy who says it like it is I miss that I wanted to let you know thank you for taking the time to explain what many people have no clue about .
I really appreciated this lesson on using one saddle for multiple back types. My horses are all different. I have always wanted a Wade tree but I need a narrow seat. Tough to find without a custom order. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
Thank you so much for making this videos! I love learning from people that actually live this lifestyle and work with horses everyday. There’s an unattainable amount of information we can learn from people like you. It’s hard to find true cowboys east of the Mississippi, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!
I must say...at 13:42 Mr. Puckett broke one of his own rules...he grabbed that front cinch with his right hand. Be careful there cowboy. I learn so much from this man. Thank you sir for all your informative videos
Thank you for such good information. I have a saddle custom made for me by Bob Severe, Oakley ID back in the early 70's. It fits everything I put under it. Sometimes people don't believe it (I mainly ride mules but it's been on everything). I don't use britchin or a crupper and it stays put anyway. I don't always use a breast collar either. Not sure how but it stays put and I've never had a sore animal (or me) caused by this saddle. Bob makes his own trees, his uncle was a saddle maker for Hamley and does his rawhide braiding and covering. The bars are semi QH and Chuck Shepard design. Please forgive me if these people have moved on to a better place, it was a long time ago that I got my first saddle from him. Another old timer friend liked my saddle and got one made for himself. He was a great hand and worked all over NV on lots of different horses. He had the same experience, it fit them all and him too. Thanks for confirming that there are saddles made that fit all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they have to be configured and the padding tweaked a little but if the basic foundation is right, you got yourself a piece of equipment that will last many lifetimes on many different animals.
I agree about pads and cinches. I could never afford more than one good saddle. I did use felt pads with good and sometimes even cheap blankets. I was able to build to the horse with them. The only thing I wish my saddle had different that it had a rear cinch. It works but - I still wish it did. I bought it used in Montana 30 years ago. My health don’t allow me to ride now. So I doubt I change it now. Love your videos - thanks for the ride along. Would have loved to ride the outside circle with you. Ralph from Alabama
I love this videos, it’s nice to learn from seasoned horse owners. I have friends that have horses and we do a lot of trail riding. I am looking into buying my own and I love to learn.
I happenstance upon your video, and I feel better. You are a funny fellow, too bad we don't live close enough to be friends. I'm 63, husband's just turned 70. This video's dated 2/18/20 so I'm hoping you are still alive and doing well. I loved your two horses and mule, loved your explanation for everything- saddle, saddle pads, blankets, saddle, cinches, breast strap, etc. Very thorough and useful. I can't wait to see more of what you're about, I will be discovering your website the discipline ride. Hope to see you again, I subscribed :)
Damn. Now that's how you saddle a horse now. Thank you for sharing..... Good ol cowboy that knows his shit for sure.... New subscriber. I Could listen to this cowboy all day long.
WELL, THANK YOU SO MUCH, SIR...FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN ALL THIS. AND SHOW IT. I REALLY APPRECIATE THAT. I'M NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL. AND I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOU!! YOU TAKE REAL GOOD CARE OF **SHOSHONE* ...AND I THINK THE HALF THOROUGHBRED IS AWFUL PRETTY TOO. EVEN YOUR MULE IS PRETTY!!! SO YA'LL HAVE A GREAT DAY AND TAKE IT EASY. UNTIL NEXT TIME. PEACE OUT.
I sure would love to learn more about shoshoned back Probably would help when stumbling across a horse like this Thank you for all your efforts to provide all the information
My friend just got a horse and she’s somewhat a timid type of person. She’s asked me to come around to help her out a bit but its been awhile. This is helpful to help describe things with her if I see anything she needs help with.
Great information. Its been alot of years since getting a saddle and finding all kinds of information but its all different. Your chat makes more sense to me and what i have done/used over the years.
There are many different styles of stirrups and fenders so I can't really tell you how yours might work. Typically there's a buckle that slides up which will allow you to move the pin(s) into different holes.
Great video as always. It's really good to see that video notification in the morning and get to have another informative visit with the Pucketts. Mighty cold here in Saskatchewan Canada this time of year, don't do much with our horses other than feed them, but these videos keep me excited about the riding season to come, when I'll be able to continue putting much of this info to work. Really appreciate it, thanks!
I love the information in your videos as it's very good and helpful for all levels of folks, but the commentary is why I keep watching. You're hilarious!
I found out the hard way that a heavy felt pad aint all they're cracked up to be. It scalded a horse after a hot long hard day. The horse wasnt sore but white hairs showed up later at the bottom of the pad where the cinch was. Thanks from Medicine Hat Alberta
I learn so much for listening to a real cowboy than anyone other horse person. Thanks, also bonus, you are funny. Love your audio girl too Thanks Maria CT.
Here in Northern Michigan we dont live on the flat either. Guess I will have to try the longer hoof front and back to keep level. LOL Scary to think someone that lives on the Flat might not know that was a joke. Flat landers we call them. Thank you for the great info once again.
Perfect and timely session…. The more I learn, the more I don’t know what I don’t know!!! 🙈🐴💕 I can’t thank you enough for answering every question I’ve had for the past 2 months!
All you really need is a Sharp knife? Referring to the stirrup and feedlot, not sure what you were referencing there and it seemed like the video was back quite a ways from what you were talking about and I wasn’t able to see what you were saying. Excellent video thank you for the great advice and your sense of humor fits right in the western North Dakota. Thanks again friend.
Thank you for sharing such blunt wisdom. I’m not a horse owner but I love learning from those that know what they are talking about. And yes it is very humid this side of the Mississippi. Lol
“Why are we here?…..It doesn’t matter.” OMG- you’re the greatest man ever. ❤
"I make a real point to get the horn towards the front and the cantle towards the back." What a legend.
words of wisdom
Real Statement to be sure, chuckled a bit about the character he has with it.
Sir, aside from the volumes of information you have and you share so generously, the one single thing that you exhibit that keeps me coming back to hot videos is… you are real. You are who you are. That’s rare so days.
Thank you!
“ This mule, she could live on scenery” LOL. Now THATS what you call an easy keeper !
Yet they’re some of the biggest foodies around.
“Horn towards the front - Cantle towards the back” priceless
I knew this was going to be a good lesson when Pat said, "First thing is you don't want a saddle that leaks..." Very good video, guys, and thanks for taking the time.
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What does that even mean...a saddle that leaks?
@@henrysmith180 Henry, one explanation is when you find yourself on the ground spitting dust. You see your saddle gear in a pile 10' away. And your horse happily heading home....dragging reins. Simply because you bought cheap saddle gear that you did not thoroughly check out for potential malfunction before taking your ride. Enjoy your walk! Hope that spells it out....
I've never had one that doesn't leak, haha. They don't make them.
@@barbedstar6480 So the thing that "leaks" is the rider?? Hahaha!! That's an interesting way to put it 😂
Oh my god I want to have a beer with this man 😂
It sounds like he does clinics, I hope he does one in our area!
"Why are we here? Doesn't matter." LOL.
Lol!
I’m dead!
Hahaha I died 🌵
This was my favorite comment. This is the type of man I want to learn from and have in my corner. Love this guy
I know!! lololol
Im just coming into horses. Im 3 years after this was made and extremely grateful for the time ya'll have taken to educate us. Many thanks and may God bless your family and preserve your way of life for future generations : )
That man right there knows a thing or two because he has seen a thing or two. Great video. I aspire to have that kind of wisdom on ANY subject one day.
I am right there with you!
As a person wanting to learn more about how to work with animals more, I truly appreciate your demeanor with the horses. As you said, I am in no rush. To me, it is about gaining their trust and never breaking that trust.
You don't learn all this in one day, thank you for sharing your knowledge
I have laughed and laughed at the sheer joy of Pat, oh how beautiful simplicity is and oh how l love Pat.....thank you God for keeping Pat on the planet so we can remain sane 😂❤
I see this is four years old, hope your are not yet at those knees Pat, or l owe you a card 👍💓
Love you guys, yep Pat and Debs, brilliant!
That’s keen saddling. Y’all had me at “saddling with politeness”.
Strangely NOT polite to the mule! Sorry Molly!
YAH..I LOVED THAT SAYIN'. WELL.. SIR TAKES A GREAT DEAL OF TIME AND THOUGHT AND FOLLOW THROUGH...TO HIS SADDLIN'.. AND HE TAKES
*GOOD CARE* OF THE HORSE OR MULE FROM THEIR PERSPECTIVE ... WHICH, TO ME, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING. I'M SO PLEASED TO BE TAUGHT BY *PAT* ...THESE THINGS.
I always listen to old timers when it comes weather, cows and saddles. Good stuff
Never knew I’d find the king of one liners in a saddling video… but here we are… you sir just unseated my drill sergeant as the king of one liners 😂
"Why are we here? It doesn't matter." 😂❤
A man after my own heart. Great video!
I'm a custom maker 30 years, I like what pat is preaching, I'll add a couple thing from my experience to share. Gullet width and angle is the key. Get your saddles made or purchased with a 92.5 deg angle and 6.5" wide and you won't have an issue! Don't get confused by full, semi QH etc, there is no standard. As Pat says, you can pad up but never pad down. And do your best to order your horses with withers!!!
Thank you very much for your comment. I believe our saddle is 6.5 wide when measuring at the bars instead of the gullet but I’ll double check. Thanks for the tip on the degrees. It’s always been a point of confusion.
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You do beautiful work!
@@PatnDebPuckett You bet, I hope this helps people figure this out! Feel free to ask me any questions about this and I'll do my best to answer
Not sure If I agree with the 92.5 degree bars. My horse are similar to pats: a 16 Hand Belgian Belgian cross built like Shoshone, a 17.1 thoroughbred Hanoverian cross, a 16 Hand thoroughbred type warm blood and a 15.2 running bred QH. My saddles have 45 degree bars and fit them all fine with the correct pads. I have tried a friends McCall with 92.5 degree bars and they do not have the wither clearance because there are just too wide. Great job Pat and Deb!
I find watching Pat and Deb's videos strangely comforting and enjoyable. I love Pat's dry humor and expressions. I own horses and always discover something new every day I'm around them. Thanks to Pat for showing me different ways to do things and for sharing his experience and wisdom.
His love of horses and the
Responsibility of caring for them, really comes through this video. Properly train, a rider can become a horse’ best friend.
Anything titled Common Sense with Pat is always a good lesson! Lol that would be a new video series. The world needs more common sense in it
When I turned 30 and the second marriage broke up, I brought the boys and myself up to my parents lakeside retreat in Oregon. I saw there was a corral, so I bought a horse and saddle and my dad watched as the gelding was unloaded, saying, “I grew up driving a four horse team for everything on the farm, and spent my life just getting away from them!” Haha! I never knew that about my Dad until then. The A-fork roughout high cantle saddle is my go to saddle: thank you for the calm wisdom and plain speaking.
It`s funny how older folks become less patient and just go straight to the point without any beating around the bush. :-)
This cowboy is getting younger with wide girth. 👆🏼✊🏼👍🏻
I love it! That’s how it should be!
Its not a lack of patience, we old folks just recognize the reality of the countdown clock.
@@johncriswell1106 hahaha...fair enough!
Blunt, and right to the point...Excellent.
I love the Californio way, I find myself always in a hurry when it comes to catching, saddling and getting going. Your horses are friends and coworkers. As stockmen we should all take a little more time for our equine partners. We’re not much without them. Thanks Deb and Pat for all the insight.
😊
This man is a true gem
Thank you Mr. Puckett! Been a long time since I've heard plain language and it was wonderful to me. ('bout laughed too loud to be respectful at the "horn to the front & cantel to the back" comment though)
What an empathic, funny and (most of all) full-of-experience review on how to saddle-, cinch- and pad-up your hores. Just amazing to watch. Thank you for sharing!
Oh Pat .... your a national treasure.
Love you, and Deb, your quotes, and your knowledge.
Thank you.
Hearing u talk reminds me of a old Cowboy that took me under his wing and taught me alot. I was 29 years old going through a divorce with a 4 year old little boy. I had been " breaking " horses for the public and had been the " crash dummy" for all the local " cowboys" or " good'ol boys" for the surrounding and two states... lol from time I was big enough to walk on my own. they'd sling me up on anything with a mane and tail with four legs ..I was like a hair in a bisket...up I went and school turned out when the dust settled I was still on the horse barn may have been destroyed but I was still there and me and the horse both thinking " got to be a better way" ... with my life falling apart at home they were my friends ...I've always felt close to horses and knew in my heart there was a better way.. if I wasnt workin in field or farm (I belive I was only kid that prayed for rain 😉) I'd slip off and crawel under someone fence ...
anyway
when I got to " training " them they taught me as I taught them so to speak...ahhhhhh anyway. I thought I knew horses...even was walking up to this Cowboy with the Title : " This is Kelly she is a trainer for blah blah blah snore..... sorry I written a novel here just st to ask u did u ever meet a Cowboy named Linus Thorton (L.A.) at one time had ranch Grandview Lnd and Cattle...
He truely came to me in a time of my life when I was on the edge. . He saw something in me. Put me to work and changed my life . In him I found " The way" . He showed me how to work with the horse. In his words "got to be smarter than the horse." . He use to say when u come through those gates up there leave them damn phones and watches in truck. Cows and horses cant tel time.. u got something to do done even put a kack on nothing out here." Ud better. not let him catch ur horse wringing his tail (spurs are an extension of ur heel not a weapon ) if he caught ya.u pushed and worked cows on foot... he would say " GO SLOW U'LL GET A MORE HORMOUIOUS OUT COME😳) u get in there in. Hurry horse gets flustered cows get flustered u might as well quit cause any nothing good can come from shaken up a dr pepper with the lid only screwed two turns. All that pressure gonna go.. then " SCHOOL TURNS OUT"....
He passed away not to long ago..I took care of horses and cows here in Tenneessee he was on ranch working cows belive in Texas.. never asked him but I belive he was in his late 70s .. rode every day he had a BAD hurnina in stomach .he use to steer wrestle and steer trip.dont see that compition much... oh anyway I'll quit hindering yalls eyeballs....
Thank yall so very much for ur videos and taken the time and work to make them and shre them..sorry again for the novel..I miss him and was setting waiting for next truck to back up to load. Letting every thing take. deep breath and had him on mind when I saw ur video...
Kelly Cooksey English , yours was a great post , thank you !
@@hippiecowgirl4231 thank u... this was truly a touching video . I am touched that u enjoied it.💓.
I enjoyed reading your post. I could feel the love and respect you had for him...
@@janiestevens2581 thank u so much .he was a very importanthat soul i was blessed to have had in my life...thank u again for saying what u did ... may u have a very wonderful (and safe lol) rest of 2020....
@@kellycookseyenglish9909 Did you hear if he had a twin brother? I hope you will tell more stories about him sometime. I love how you can write and I can almost hear his voice.
Based on my limited horse knowledge your horse Shoshone is a Belgium Warmblood mix. He is incredibly strong, big eyes and handsome. I love him to death and I will be interested in his continued education. Growing up we had such a horse to take us to school after a blizzard. He would plow through the snow without effort proud of his strength. He was great on trails and would excell in the mountains and roping. On a different matter two weeks ago, while at a show in Calgary I seen a mule/Beligum mix. The owner told me he was still mischevious but had a good heart. Most mules I have met had a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Keep up the excellent work. Very impressed with your channel.
Horn front, cantle back...got it!😂
All you need to know right there!
I just love listening to Mr. Puckett. These videos are great. Especially love his commentary on the Code of the West
Your dry humor is refreshing! I hear your bride in the background laughing. Keep it up you two- wonderful videos and so much knowledge!
I’m glad to see somebody else liking thoroughbreds!
Having started with horse ownership in my mid 60s, and knowing nothing, I would have loved to have had this video back then. Full of wit and wisdom. I would be a much better horseman if I had trained under Pat. My horse would have benefited as well. Great video!
I'm buying my first horse today at 50 years old (!!!!!) and stumbled across this gem of a video!!! Love love love 💘
@@sarahmullin7330 Good luck! Happy Trails. Do not duplicate my mistake. I was a novice rider and purchased a green broke 3 year old gelding. After many bucking offs and bad attitude I almost quit riding and planned to get rid of him. After learning from people like Pat and Clinton and Cox, today I have a 23 year old horse known to be the best mannered at the barn. If you are an experienced rider, then you know what to do.
My kind of man straight forward and real
"If you have a vinyl saddle or a leopard-print seat, we're pretty much done talking. This is nothing you want to hear." I laughed out loud! Love it.
😂😂😂😂😂😂.....
@foxinthe woods
I spit my coffee when he said that
Great video it feels like I’m sitting on a bucket having a talk with you guys
Totally agree!
Great video, from start to finish... Thanks Pat and Deb... I particularly like the comments about how the hobble work their way up a horses legs as you grow older..
I learned quite a bit about the saddles and saddling for the whithers, so thanks for this valuable information. However there is an issue bothering me...I'm aware why hobbles are used, however, these 3 horses didn't appear to have the need for the hobbles. Did they stand still because they were hobbled? If so, the horses haven't been trained properly to stand still/stay put while being saddled. Just my thought, not a fan of hobbles except in extenuation circumstances, which I didn't see in this video.
Loved that too!
Wish I would’ve seen this video sooner. Could have saved myself a lot of money
Same!!
Agreed!
Humor in fine form today! Great lesson too.
Even with my silly plastic saddle the info still applies - change the padding for the horse/mule, more pad out front, the three-part breast collar, tightening the cinch in increments, and keeping a clean saddle pad. Only recently, however, I started using a felt liner under whichever pad i need. It's thick enough it doesn't bunch up, easy to rinse, quick to dry, and more economical to replace than the main pad. But I've got to admit, I'm ready for something besides my plastic endurance saddles. 😁
You remind me of my Pa. They don't make people like you anymore. May your journies in that saddle be blessed and never wasted. Happy trails to you.
You’re killin’ me!
‘We’re pretty much done talking..’
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That was just perfect & soooo true!!!
Hi from Dublin in Ireland - just found your videos and love them. Love your easy manner and respect for your animals. Bravo :)
Omgosh! Memories of my dear departed Wyoming cowgirl ol' timer buddy. She learned from the greats. "Oh by the way," thank you for both the great information AND the laughter. "If you see me hobble around the knees, send a card." LOL!
Bless you for sharing your knowledge and experience! You and Deb are treasures.
Always love watching and learning from Deb and Pat Puckett.
“I am not a saddle maker but I can read” 😂 lol
Watching this for the second time. Thanks for the advice. I find myself watching your videos more than once on the regular.
Really like these folks, writing from central america, just starting this video, and wondering why a few saddle tips is a 30 minute video. I'll take what I can get.
We wanted to s how how to fit one saddle on a variety of different horses and one mule by changing the saddle pad and blanket configuration. You don't have to watch it all at once if you don't have the time...
@@PatnDebPuckett None of that. You guys offer great content, that comes out of your lives and experiences. It's amazing that it's out there for free in our money oriented society. I'm just commenting on youtube for my own edification. And I'm having so much fun and progress with my own horse. Do your thing, I'll tune in when I find value and other people will appreciate other stuff.
Flash back my dad billy Barnes was a team roper my cousin Jake Barnes is a 7x world team roper listening to you reminds me of my dad a true cowboy who says it like it is I miss that I wanted to let you know thank you for taking the time to explain what many people have no clue about .
This is the best saddle fit demonstration I've seen,Thank You for posting 🤎
I really appreciated this lesson on using one saddle for multiple back types. My horses are all different. I have always wanted a Wade tree but I need a narrow seat. Tough to find without a custom order. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
He reminds me of my no nonsense Dad. Love it. Straight to the point! Don’t miss it!
You and Deb are special people. I am learning so much since I wasn't raised in cattle work or around horses.
Thank you so much for making this videos! I love learning from people that actually live this lifestyle and work with horses everyday. There’s an unattainable amount of information we can learn from people like you. It’s hard to find true cowboys east of the Mississippi, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience with us!
I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you both for taking the time to educate us. I really enjoy the videos.
I learnt something new that I never seen in my 60+ years of riding! Concerning how you strap the back cinch with the straightening strap. Thank you!
Love your attitude and knowledge! Apache Junction, AZ
Great video. I feel like I am watching my Dad. Priceless
I must say...at 13:42 Mr. Puckett broke one of his own rules...he grabbed that front cinch with his right hand. Be careful there cowboy. I learn so much from this man. Thank you sir for all your informative videos
Your spot-on about the Mohair(angora) it seems ti breathe with the climate.
Thank you for such good information. I have a saddle custom made for me by Bob Severe, Oakley ID back in the early 70's. It fits everything I put under it. Sometimes people don't believe it (I mainly ride mules but it's been on everything). I don't use britchin or a crupper and it stays put anyway. I don't always use a breast collar either. Not sure how but it stays put and I've never had a sore animal (or me) caused by this saddle. Bob makes his own trees, his uncle was a saddle maker for Hamley and does his rawhide braiding and covering. The bars are semi QH and Chuck Shepard design. Please forgive me if these people have moved on to a better place, it was a long time ago that I got my first saddle from him. Another old timer friend liked my saddle and got one made for himself. He was a great hand and worked all over NV on lots of different horses. He had the same experience, it fit them all and him too. Thanks for confirming that there are saddles made that fit all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they have to be configured and the padding tweaked a little but if the basic foundation is right, you got yourself a piece of equipment that will last many lifetimes on many different animals.
I agree about pads and cinches. I could never afford more than one good saddle. I did use felt pads with good and sometimes even cheap blankets. I was able to build to the horse with them. The only thing I wish my saddle had different that it had a rear cinch. It works but - I still wish it did. I bought it used in Montana 30 years ago. My health don’t allow me to ride now. So I doubt I change it now.
Love your videos - thanks for the ride along. Would have loved to ride the outside circle with you.
Ralph from Alabama
I love this videos, it’s nice to learn from seasoned horse owners. I have friends that have horses and we do a lot of trail riding. I am looking into buying my own and I love to learn.
I have a high withered TWH. I have had a time finding a saddle to fit her! So this video has really gave me something to think about! I love your way!
Real nice lesson. I could have used this in teaching my equine anatomy class. Well done. Thank you.
“......Get one that doesn’t leak.”
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I love the back cinch remark!!! Excellent advise. One of my pet peeves when I see about 6 inches of slack--take if off if you don't use it correctly!
Thank you. Your video made my morning.
I happenstance upon your video, and I feel better. You are a funny fellow, too bad we don't live close enough to be friends. I'm 63, husband's just turned 70. This video's dated 2/18/20 so I'm hoping you are still alive and doing well. I loved your two horses and mule, loved your explanation for everything- saddle, saddle pads, blankets, saddle, cinches, breast strap, etc. Very thorough and useful. I can't wait to see more of what you're about, I will be discovering your website the discipline ride. Hope to see you again, I subscribed :)
Thank you for subscribing. We’re still alive!
Thank you , very informative and interesting , Dave JONES, Scottsdale, Az.
Da Beans concurs. Perfect info, for experienced folks, and those just starting out. The why's...the how comes and the what if's all addressed.
Damn. Now that's how you saddle a horse now. Thank you for sharing..... Good ol cowboy that knows his shit for sure.... New subscriber. I Could listen to this cowboy all day long.
Thank you Pat, a bit late on the video nonetheless helpful! Thank you again, all the way from Australia. Hope you both are well.
Love your sense of humor. Very good information.
WELL, THANK YOU SO MUCH, SIR...FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN ALL THIS. AND SHOW IT. I REALLY APPRECIATE THAT. I'M NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL. AND I'M SO GLAD I FOUND YOU!! YOU TAKE REAL GOOD CARE OF **SHOSHONE* ...AND I THINK THE HALF THOROUGHBRED IS AWFUL PRETTY TOO. EVEN YOUR MULE IS PRETTY!!! SO YA'LL HAVE A GREAT DAY AND TAKE IT EASY.
UNTIL NEXT TIME. PEACE OUT.
I sure would love to learn more about shoshoned back
Probably would help when stumbling across a horse like this
Thank you for all your efforts to provide all the information
Hi pat Jesse escojeda here in Farmington NM my roping and saddle skills are fantastic watching yours and wife's tips make me look great thanks pat
My friend just got a horse and she’s somewhat a timid type of person. She’s asked me to come around to help her out a bit but its been awhile. This is helpful to help describe things with her if I see anything she needs help with.
You Are NOT a SaddleMaker BUT a Vry Smart Man.Thank You.Ct.
Great information. Its been alot of years since getting a saddle and finding all kinds of information but its all different. Your chat makes more sense to me and what i have done/used over the years.
I'm not advanced on horses, but need to know how to adjust the length of the stirrups on my saddle. I really enjoy watching you & Deb thanks so much
There are many different styles of stirrups and fenders so I can't really tell you how yours might work. Typically there's a buckle that slides up which will allow you to move the pin(s) into different holes.
Great video as always. It's really good to see that video notification in the morning and get to have another informative visit with the Pucketts. Mighty cold here in Saskatchewan Canada this time of year, don't do much with our horses other than feed them, but these videos keep me excited about the riding season to come, when I'll be able to continue putting much of this info to work. Really appreciate it, thanks!
Yup that's how it's done. Best video on the topic I've come across.
I love the information in your videos as it's very good and helpful for all levels of folks, but the commentary is why I keep watching. You're hilarious!
Love the demonstration ,and your sense of humor . Great video !
I found out the hard way that a heavy felt pad aint all they're cracked up to be. It scalded a horse after a hot long hard day. The horse wasnt sore but white hairs showed up later at the bottom of the pad where the cinch was. Thanks from Medicine Hat Alberta
Thanks!
I love that you say the blatant truth. the sense is so common that it just has to be said. Thank you for all that you teach others in these video.
I learn so much for listening to a real cowboy than anyone other horse person. Thanks, also bonus, you are funny. Love your audio girl too Thanks Maria CT.
Thank you for sharing your story love from Sweden 🤗😊❤🙏🇸🇪
Perfect video, thank you for making every word count.
Here in Northern Michigan we dont live on the flat either. Guess I will have to try the longer hoof front and back to keep level. LOL Scary to think someone that lives on the Flat might not know that was a joke. Flat landers we call them. Thank you for the great info once again.
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THIS GUYS NEEDS TO BE ELECTED PRESIDENT !
All matters would be addressed in no time and we would see concrete results.
There’s some amazing advice on this video. I’ll be watching it three times.
Perfect and timely session…. The more I learn, the more I don’t know what I don’t know!!! 🙈🐴💕
I can’t thank you enough for answering every question I’ve had for the past 2 months!
All you really need is a Sharp knife? Referring to the stirrup and feedlot, not sure what you were referencing there and it seemed like the video was back quite a ways from what you were talking about and I wasn’t able to see what you were saying. Excellent video thank you for the great advice and your sense of humor fits right in the western North Dakota. Thanks again friend.
Thank you for sharing such blunt wisdom. I’m not a horse owner but I love learning from those that know what they are talking about. And yes it is very humid this side of the Mississippi. Lol