The open segment was GREAT, tiny saddle. Seriously, it was the best video I have seen on fit, having a Stubben rep there to go through the basics while not turning it into a sales promotion was wonderful. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for this! This video allowed for me to find the PERFECT saddle, and it's a whole size smaller than what I was told I should be in from trainers. I actually feel stable in my saddle now, who knew that such a thing as saddle size would make such a difference in your riding position?
The intro was perfect! And the entire video was very informative and well presented. Thank you all so much for taking the time to put this video together!
That helped a lot! Thank you guys so much. When I get a horse and then a saddle, I had no idea just a few minutes ago how to check to see if it fits, this helps a lot! Now I will have a better idea and I'll be able to save time by knowing what i'm looking for. Thanks guys!
this video was very helpful for me when i was first learning about saddle fitting and the horses comfort. i recently had to have a custom for my horse because he is just a natrialy very wide horse. the tree had to be custom made to be wide so he could move comfortably. ty for spreading correct education to anyone looking for it!
Really enjoyed this one! I love Stubben! I just bought a 30+ year old Stubben saddle and their customer service was super helpful in finding out more about it. After a reflock it is perfect (and it wasn't even that bad with the original wool).
I REFUSE TO JOIN YOU FOR THE SEASON FINALE. YOU HAVE TO KEEP GOING. Lol, I know you guys are busy and probably need a break, but I know I'm not the only one who's going to miss seeing your videos every week!
We put baby powder on the underside of our saddles, then place it on the horse. If it’s even it should fit them well, we always check the other things as well though.
Thank you so freaking much! I had 4 saddles in 1 and a half one saddle were to high in the front and one did fit my horse but not me! And i had one more that fitted for 4 months and then did get to hkgh in the front and now i should have a saddle that fits!!!
This was SOOOOOOO helpful. My dad is not a horse person and he bought 3 new saddles without knowing if they fit my horses or me, so I have to look at that tomorrow. If they don't fit I'll just sell them and only 2 people can ride at a time ( I like to have friends over at the ranch) 😂
StarDust Stables actually there are saddles that small for shetlands! but to fut that horse would be difficult, so in the video its probably photoshopped.
I ride a schoolie horse and I've always used the one school saddle I first rode in thinking my trainer would know if it fits. So fast forward to this month at pony club camp I was taking up the schoolie horse I ride and the pony club leader ask if the saddle fits I say how I don't know so we see if it fits and turns out that the saddle was putting a ton of pressure on the poor girls spine and her withers I feel horrible for using it and not knowing how to fit a saddle but at the same time I was mad with my trainer for not checking if it fits. So it comes to my lesson day and I explain how it doesn't fit and she just said don't worry about it none of the school saddles fit the horses I hated to but I used it. On the previous day before we fit the saddle I rode Rosie in a fitting saddle and she was excellent never refused a jump or shook her head I can tell a difference when I use a fitting saddle.
theres a pony at my stables called pepsi, and her saddle does fit her but her shoulders are really,like, pushed in, if you get what I mean? theyre very small widthwise and so her saddle keeps slipping forwards so like every half a lesson we have to take her I to the center, get the rider off and push it back. its been a lot better lately though XD
Could anyone tell me what type/model of Steuben was the brown one (last saddle)? Would that be good for long distance riding if it fit my horse? (I know it’s a jumping saddle but wondering if it would work for endurance?)
Glad I found this video I'm looking at buying a horse he is built like a tank so I'm worried my saddle won't fit him. At least I know now what to look for when I get to put it on him sometime
Dream Destroyer if your saddle doesn’t fit you can always get a saddle fitter to make it fit to them. But if you want to save $500+ get a new one, just depends how much you love your previous saddle
Lesson horse i ride got a new saddle. Its good for him, but me and my friend who were only people to ride in that saddle so far have pain between legs cuz front of siting place in saddle is very hard. I got bruises from it. And horse is more noughty under it.
Tiago Inacio I know this is late but it’s on the stubben website :) just search stubben and which area your in (for example America) and it will show you
Can you please make a video for tips on how to get back in the saddle or changing to a different event? Cause I haven't been riding for 2 months now and I'm riding again on Monday. But it's dressage. And I'm a jumper. PLEASE HELP!
Would be really nice if you guys also explained the consequences of riding in an incorrectly fitting saddle: bucking, rearing, back pain, incorrect muscle growth and how this affects your horse and riding and also how to solve these issue through correct saddle fitting as well as corrective treatment for your horse through physio and chiro treatments. And that most of the time when a horse misbehaves a lot of people forget to look at physical pain and automatically assume the horse is naughty
There is a horse I ride, he has been ridden without a saddle and he still bucks when cantering or going over crosspoles but he is afraid of crosspoles what should I do!
Do lots of lunging work in the canter and over crosspoles, Try using side reins and lunging in a round pen with the jumps on the rail (so he can't run out) After lunging do work on his back trotting over pole, do this for a long time before asking him trot crossrails, then canter poles, and eventually canter your crossrails! :) Good luck!
+Vicky And George Get a saddler out. Videos like this are great, but it takes 10 years to become a master saddler which includes work on gaining levels 3 on bridles, saddles and possibly harness and then a add on of following work as a qualified saddler. Its not something you can simply fix all the way. A simple changeable gullet is an easy fix, but a saddle on a horse with a conformation difference needs to be checked professionally to prevent damage. :)
+Rd rd Jumping saddles are designed to be very flexible along the shoulder to allow the horses scapula to push the panels away when moving. A dressage saddle sits behind the scapula and avoids interfering with the movement and a GP is partially flexible but not as much as a jumping. A GP would affect scapula movement if it is not placed properly on the horse. A lot of riders place saddles to far forward, but a good estimation is to place the saddle on the horse and slide it back so you can place a finger against the knee roll and feel the saddle on one side and the scapula on the other side of the finger. :)
Ok so I have been doing research for a while and I have still confused on how the girth fits because I might be getting a horse and we have been preparing for him but I need his girth size
The open segment was GREAT, tiny saddle. Seriously, it was the best video I have seen on fit, having a Stubben rep there to go through the basics while not turning it into a sales promotion was wonderful. Keep up the great work.
The gasping for air when landing is something I'm sure we all know too well.😂 OUCH.😫😂
I like their footing. "Did you look at the saddle you put on him?" 'Smallest saddle on the face of the earth'😂oh god I almost died!😂
Thank you for this! This video allowed for me to find the PERFECT saddle, and it's a whole size smaller than what I was told I should be in from trainers. I actually feel stable in my saddle now, who knew that such a thing as saddle size would make such a difference in your riding position?
Best saddle fitting video I've seen!!! Thanks for all the information!
He bucked mme off like three times
Did you.look at the saddle you put in him
"Smallest saddle known to man"
I died
Lol I was like "where did they even get that?"😂😂
Puppiesinplay CplusB but did you see how loose his girth was lol
Actually I think it was an emoji
Puppiesinplay CplusB lmao. That was amazing
RIP
I love it how you guys always put a bit of humor into it!
The intro was perfect! And the entire video was very informative and well presented. Thank you all so much for taking the time to put this video together!
Very nice video. And the intro is pretty hilarious. Just the information I needed.
that intro made me laugh 😂
it made me toXD
your PROFILE PICTURE
That helped a lot! Thank you guys so much. When I get a horse and then a saddle, I had no idea just a few minutes ago how to check to see if it fits, this helps a lot! Now I will have a better idea and I'll be able to save time by knowing what i'm looking for. Thanks guys!
this video was very helpful for me when i was first learning about saddle fitting and the horses comfort. i recently had to have a custom for my horse because he is just a natrialy very wide horse. the tree had to be custom made to be wide so he could move comfortably. ty for spreading correct education to anyone looking for it!
Really enjoyed this one! I love Stubben! I just bought a 30+ year old Stubben saddle and their customer service was super helpful in finding out more about it. After a reflock it is perfect (and it wasn't even that bad with the original wool).
Auckland horse haven is where I got one of my horses !!! Also great video guys
Would you ever do a video about bits and their meanings? Because I really think it would help people choose the right bit for their horses!
I REFUSE TO JOIN YOU FOR THE SEASON FINALE. YOU HAVE TO KEEP GOING.
Lol, I know you guys are busy and probably need a break, but I know I'm not the only one who's going to miss seeing your videos every week!
I learned several new things about saddles and how they fit. Please keep doing videos.
Lol her face... "stop touching me"
Savannah Vidrio ikr especially when he basically touched her arse
We put baby powder on the underside of our saddles, then place it on the horse. If it’s even it should fit them well, we always check the other things as well though.
Haley Marie xx ooh that’s a very good idea!
Great video...thanks guys.I feel much more confident now when I go to purchase a saddle that fits both my horse and I.
I'm just looking for a new saddle so thank you so much for these tips!
Thank you so freaking much! I had 4 saddles in 1 and a half one saddle were to high in the front and one did fit my horse but not me! And i had one more that fitted for 4 months and then did get to hkgh in the front and now i should have a saddle that fits!!!
When the "jerk" stands so quietly lol
This was SOOOOOOO helpful. My dad is not a horse person and he bought 3 new saddles without knowing if they fit my horses or me, so I have to look at that tomorrow. If they don't fit I'll just sell them and only 2 people can ride at a time ( I like to have friends over at the ranch) 😂
please post more i would love another along for the ride series
How can I tell if my horse should have a wide or regular tree
I love how you guys catch the viewers interest with a funny intro!:-)
I just got a saddle for my horse and this helped a lot.
I love how he's sitting in the saddle backwards at the end
Awesome video!! Thank you 😊 🐎🐎
Please come back!
Wonderful. Thank you 😃😃
The baby saddle made me want to cry
+StarDust Stables Photoshop
StarDust Stables actually there are saddles that small for shetlands! but to fut that horse would be difficult, so in the video its probably photoshopped.
I ride a schoolie horse and I've always used the one school saddle I first rode in thinking my trainer would know if it fits. So fast forward to this month at pony club camp I was taking up the schoolie horse I ride and the pony club leader ask if the saddle fits I say how I don't know so we see if it fits and turns out that the saddle was putting a ton of pressure on the poor girls spine and her withers I feel horrible for using it and not knowing how to fit a saddle but at the same time I was mad with my trainer for not checking if it fits. So it comes to my lesson day and I explain how it doesn't fit and she just said don't worry about it none of the school saddles fit the horses I hated to but I used it. On the previous day before we fit the saddle I rode Rosie in a fitting saddle and she was excellent never refused a jump or shook her head I can tell a difference when I use a fitting saddle.
+Ridethestride awh bless her xx I have a horse called Rosie :)
Cool! All the school horses now have fitting saddles!
theres a pony at my stables called pepsi, and her saddle does fit her but her shoulders are really,like, pushed in, if you get what I mean? theyre very small widthwise and so her saddle keeps slipping forwards so like every half a lesson we have to take her I to the center, get the rider off and push it back. its been a lot better lately though XD
maybe use a crupper?
OMG that opening was toooo funny!!!
Debi raleigh - great to learn what the saddle "balance" should be on the horse.
Amy L- Huntington- interesting information on horse fit , I knew more about rider fit .. lots of good tips.
Thank you, but i think you should go further into it, as I want the perfect fit. Thanks. Helped so much :)
Could anyone tell me what type/model of Steuben was the brown one (last saddle)? Would that be good for long distance riding if it fit my horse? (I know it’s a jumping saddle but wondering if it would work for endurance?)
This was very informative! Thanks Evention :)
This is an excellent video! Subscribed 😃
What was the second saddle they tried on the horse? Thanks!
The mini saddle
LOL
can u make a video on proper equitation
Thanks for the information
Really informative. Thanks!
Yay for NZ Auckland Horse Haven!! They do amazing things for horses here :)
Great video, thanks for the tips!
I was so not expecting that saddle at the beginning! aha
Very helpful, thanks! :)
What!!!???? When will you start the next season!?
Glad I found this video I'm looking at buying a horse he is built like a tank so I'm worried my saddle won't fit him. At least I know now what to look for when I get to put it on him sometime
Dream Destroyer if your saddle doesn’t fit you can always get a saddle fitter to make it fit to them. But if you want to save $500+ get a new one, just depends how much you love your previous saddle
Great information, Thank you!
You talked about the front of the saddle when it needs to be risen, where can i get one the foam like pads that make the front rise?
yvonne from warrington.all of this info is very helpful.
I love how the horse is just standing there looking all calm.
Lesson horse i ride got a new saddle. Its good for him, but me and my friend who were only people to ride in that saddle so far have pain between legs cuz front of siting place in saddle is very hard. I got bruises from it. And horse is more noughty under it.
super informative! thanks
what do you mean you dont want this one to be over? when are they gonna start the next season?
Love your episodes guys :) does anyone know what the music is called that is played in every episode?
Does this count towards western saddles ?
What would you do if you were younger and were still growing and sooner or later would outgrow the saddle
whats a season finale? Is it the very last episode?
What brand and model was the second saddle?
Zarah McIntosh stubbon
Ola Chmielewska *stubben
Perfect!! Just what I was looking for! Thanks
What is the model of the saddle they're using as an example ?
Tiago Inacio I know this is late but it’s on the stubben website :) just search stubben and which area your in (for example America) and it will show you
Very fine
Dr.S.C.Bose
Anybody know what that saddle with the flexible panel was?
Can you please make a video for tips on how to get back in the saddle or changing to a different event? Cause I haven't been riding for 2 months now and I'm riding again on Monday. But it's dressage. And I'm a jumper. PLEASE HELP!
8years ago. Please tell us what happened!
Would be really nice if you guys also explained the consequences of riding in an incorrectly fitting saddle: bucking, rearing, back pain, incorrect muscle growth and how this affects your horse and riding and also how to solve these issue through correct saddle fitting as well as corrective treatment for your horse through physio and chiro treatments. And that most of the time when a horse misbehaves a lot of people forget to look at physical pain and automatically assume the horse is naughty
There is a horse I ride, he has been ridden without a saddle and he still bucks when cantering or going over crosspoles but he is afraid of crosspoles what should I do!
Do lots of lunging work in the canter and over crosspoles, Try using side reins and lunging in a round pen with the jumps on the rail (so he can't run out) After lunging do work on his back trotting over pole, do this for a long time before asking him trot crossrails, then canter poles, and eventually canter your crossrails! :) Good luck!
what is their theme song I love it
+kaylin klein Switchfoot, Meant to Live
plaiting with needle and thread and show day preparations for your horse!!!
Can someone pls tell me how to fit a saddle to a sway backed horse? My trainer said my saddle fits him but sometimes I have my doubts
+Vicky And George Get a saddler out. Videos like this are great, but it takes 10 years to become a master saddler which includes work on gaining levels 3 on bridles, saddles and possibly harness and then a add on of following work as a qualified saddler. Its not something you can simply fix all the way. A simple changeable gullet is an easy fix, but a saddle on a horse with a conformation difference needs to be checked professionally to prevent damage. :)
What about the shoulder blades? The jump saddle kinda sits on the top of the blade is that normal and doesn't affect the horse's movement?!
+Rd rd Jumping saddles are designed to be very flexible along the shoulder to allow the horses scapula to push the panels away when moving. A dressage saddle sits behind the scapula and avoids interfering with the movement and a GP is partially flexible but not as much as a jumping. A GP would affect scapula movement if it is not placed properly on the horse. A lot of riders place saddles to far forward, but a good estimation is to place the saddle on the horse and slide it back so you can place a finger against the knee roll and feel the saddle on one side and the scapula on the other side of the finger. :)
+BlackMountain150 thank you.
Mare at Warrington relearned the importance of fitting the saddle to BOTH horse and rider!!
Ok so I have been doing research for a while and I have still confused on how the girth fits because I might be getting a horse and we have been preparing for him but I need his girth size
Prince Polo43 Put the saddle on and measure him.
Abby Equestrian thank you I will do that
that saddle is beautiful!!!!
I just found out the other day my saddle is to small for my horse. But she has never buck me or show any sign of it?
That just means she's patient. :) so is my girl, found out the same way
Love the intro guys xx
I love how u guys are so funny! I hate how some horse people are icy and rude!
What is the longest time you should leave a saddle on your horse?
I love the intro
I love the intro it's so funny I also love evention! I'm an evention freak!
What camera do you use?
Cool video
What does a season finale on youtube mean? I was so sad when i heard it. Please dont tell me its last ever evention episode! :(
Did anyone else see her accidentally kick him😂😂
Did you guys notice how Jimmy was trying to put her leg on..👍😏😉😂
+Marié Van Urk Yes, she was twitching her leg like she was trying to put her leg on! Maybe she was testing it lol
whats with the girth?
i properly fit my english saddle to the horse,but during riding it goes to the neck of my horse wht is the reason plz?
What is the breastplate please?
Why did they stop making videos
What saddle is that
what about dry spots?
Useful! Thanks
Who else laughed like a fool at 0:29?
I totally did
what are the reasons why my horse could be putting her head up when getting and and more so when getting off ?
the bit may not fit right or the horse just might not like the type of bit
That happened to my husband just before he got thrown. Check your horse for pain in his/her back or legs, even check his feet.
What's the song in the intro
love your videos guys!! keep it up! :D
What saddles were these? (brand and model name please)
Stubben saddles. The jump saddle shown is the Zaria Optimum
That first bit was so funny