There's trend at the moment for frighteningly tight flashes too - actually visibly digging into the nose. Which according to studies is as painful as a tornequet - and it's not being stopped in tack checks in competitions. It's unacceptable.
I used to love tack cleaning, particularly on days when it was hot n sunny ie too hot to ride...less keen on the cold wet winter days tack cleaning but still love the smell of saddle soap
When you dragged all that tack out onto the lawn, I thought, she’s going to be there all night! Glad you got it all done. It is nice to have every single piece of tack you own be clean at the same time.
Meg: Let me know if you find this content boring. Everyone: Watching tack cleaning is so fun & satisfying! Seriously, I love (like Looooove) watching tack cleaning, spring cleaning & organizing tack rooms, stables or anything horse related, it's great for getting ideas we can use ourselves, but mostly because we are not the person doing the cleaning, so thank you for this vlog! ;) Feel free to post spring pony makeovers, one can never see enough pony cleaning & trimming vlogs (esp when we aren't the ones doing them :p ) Also seeing what others use & the reasoning behind the use of their tack is really interesting- as an aside, I wholehearted agree with you about cavessons & bits. I wish there was more decent quality, affordable brands that offered a plain cavesson as an option- most are either hanoverian/flash noses or cranks (esp with dressage bridles), at least in my country anyway. I really like your shires comfort bridle, will have to see if we can get them here after lockdown ends, as I much prefer mono crown, comfort bridles too & would rather not invest the best part of $600 in a single, higher quality bridle for competition if I don't have to!
I absolutely love watching your videos! They are so entertaining and you are so sweet and funny. I hope you and Hobbit and of course the horses are doing well in this hard time. X
Absolutely love the video, I love how simple you keep your tack! I completely agree with everything you said in this ( : Your tack is gorgeous! I can't be the only one who thinks you should get a gopro so we can see what riding your ponies is like from your point of view.
Buzzing to hear you have a Kent and masters in there somewhere! I have a wonderful little native who was horrendous to fit a saddle too, and the only thing that fits her is a little Kent and Masters S Series jump saddle. I love it!! (and she's so happy, it means I don't get decked anymore!) 😂🤔
Loved this video!! The microphone audio was really good but also without was just as good! Totally agree with you on the bits and nose bands!! Your saddles are all so gorgeous 😍🙈
This was awesome Meg !! It’s really interesting seeing your saddle, bridle and bit preferences and why. (PS Your voice is absolutely fine with the mic, just the same as without 👌🏻😊) 🥰😘❤️
This was so interesting to watch! I love how to try and keep the horses in the least tack possible and make sure they are very comfy! Love your videos btw xx
Wonderful video! I also like to keep my horses in a snaffle whenever possible. I'll be looking for a Shires Copper mouth Eggbutt. Hoping I can find one in the States. Thank you for doing this video. I like the microphone. Your voice is nice and clear and we can understand everything you say. My goal is retraining Off Track Thoroughbreds and I like a nice eggbutt bit. Hopefully will be opening my own stable by the end of this year....
Found this so so helpful, been looking for good quality mono-flap jump saddles for the longest time, and I really appreciate your honest reviews! Love your videos :) xx
I'm an avid snaffle user, I also more recently also use the Trust Flexi bit on the OTTBs as i find it helps them to accept the contact, i tend to use flash nosebands, but only once the horse is accepting the bit and not trying to open their mouths. Neither noseband ever tight. Always interesting to see someone elses tack
Loved my Black Country saddle which was exactly like yours. It was the 8th saddle I tried on my low withered, round new forest pony and I never needed to adjust it for the next four years. I found it super comfy but the lack of knee rolls was an issue when jumping, especially as I’m 5’10 with super long legs and my pony was 13.2hh 🤣
I've used fairy liquid on bridles as it helps get grease off more efficiently, was also a tip from a hunt yard I worked at 😂 just have to make sure it's cleaned with clean water afterwards and soaped thoroughly so it doesn't dry out the leather. Also recommend using a leather feed and be generous with it 😁
I always clean my tack by first using a sponge to put SOAPY water onto it, then letting it dry, this is because it gets the grease of using soap. After it’s dry I get the sponge, wet it a tiny bit wipe it in the saddle soap and I’m good to go! P.S I love your voice, and for that matter you and your horses!
Love love love! jolted my memory about kent and masters saddles! Would be lush to see a video about what you take eventing? like what you couldn't live without so we can all stock up on bits and bobs before the new eventing season starts!
I really loved this video. Would you consider doing a video all about all the bits you have and why you use them - including bits for showjumping and cross country and spare bits and what you would use them for? :)
I used to swear by cavesson bridles but my horse started to get these bruises inside her cheeks (not severe but still). And i dont do them up thight at all . So we had to change into an anatomical bridle that doesnt press the cheek at all.
Thanks Megan for that. Never realised you had so many saddles. 😂 I could just about manage to deal with two saddles and two bridles. Dont get me started on girths. 🙈 Not easy finding one that fits properly.
loved the vid! my pony since young was over bitted but he became smart and wont jump with anything stronger than a hanging cheek bit :) hes such a smart ass
I agree with the snaffles I’m so happy to get to that point with mine now too some time but worth it he’s in a Micklem bridle because he’s been through everything else and didn’t like them 😂
Hi meg, thanks for talking about the bits.. My loan horse is in a snaffle for everyday use but when she is doing jumping or cross-country she wears a gag, shes very very strong as I discovered on my first canter with her across a field (no Brakes) do you think she needs a gag in these situations too?
I completely agree with your bit philosophy. my skewbald is in a week bit but, my mare is old and we believe she was driven in a cart so has to have a stronger bit as she has pretty much no mouth.
This was so good! I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical about whether or not I would like this video but I loved it! I must say though, I think I preferred the parts where you didn't have the microphone...
What bit would you recommend when you want them to go on the bit. I currently use a french link loose ring snaffle. Does this help them go on the bit? You were saying in the video that this makes them harder to takes hold of the bit. What does this mean?
Thank u so much for posting through this tough time ur awesome I love your channel because not everthings perfect especially with youngsters and I like that u post everything not just the perfect stuff so thank u Sorry if that made no sense😂😂😂😂
Can you do a video on saddle fitting? Currently looking for a new one for my new mare, current saddle doesn’t fit. I don’t know where to start and could use some help!
Your "unbranded" dressage saddle is a Barry Swain :)
🥺❤️
Absolutely agree Megan about snaffles and flash nosebands. Tying the horses mouth shut gives it no chance of relieving the pressure from bad hands.
There's trend at the moment for frighteningly tight flashes too - actually visibly digging into the nose. Which according to studies is as painful as a tornequet - and it's not being stopped in tack checks in competitions. It's unacceptable.
This new microphone is really making your voice sound So smooth and dulcet 😂😂😂
I used to love tack cleaning, particularly on days when it was hot n sunny ie too hot to ride...less keen on the cold wet winter days tack cleaning but still love the smell of saddle soap
I absolutely love you and your videos. When I have a flair in my chronic illness it is always inspiring to watch you
When you dragged all that tack out onto the lawn, I thought, she’s going to be there all night! Glad you got it all done. It is nice to have every single piece of tack you own be clean at the same time.
Two tack hauls in one day one from this esme and one from you yayyyy ❤️
Ye it’s great 😂
yes! went from esme to this 😂
Shermanian #3 haha same
Yes lol just watch both lmao
@@shermanian392 same lol
If you hate the sound of my voice just put it into the comments
Me- No I love it
Walk Trot Canter Fly
Lol ❤️❤️
literally everyone i know says Meg has a calming voice ( :
Loved hearing all about your tack! I 100% agree with you about the bits. The goal should be to use the softest bit you can!
I didn’t expect this to be satisfying but it actually really is 🙈 anyone else agree 😍
Meg: Let me know if you find this content boring.
Everyone: Watching tack cleaning is so fun & satisfying!
Seriously, I love (like Looooove) watching tack cleaning, spring cleaning & organizing tack rooms, stables or anything horse related, it's great for getting ideas we can use ourselves, but mostly because we are not the person doing the cleaning, so thank you for this vlog! ;)
Feel free to post spring pony makeovers, one can never see enough pony cleaning & trimming vlogs (esp when we aren't the ones doing them :p )
Also seeing what others use & the reasoning behind the use of their tack is really interesting- as an aside, I wholehearted agree with you about cavessons & bits.
I wish there was more decent quality, affordable brands that offered a plain cavesson as an option- most are either hanoverian/flash noses or cranks (esp with dressage bridles), at least in my country anyway.
I really like your shires comfort bridle, will have to see if we can get them here after lockdown ends, as I much prefer mono crown, comfort bridles too & would rather not invest the best part of $600 in a single, higher quality bridle for competition if I don't have to!
Nix Equestrian Umm
The audio is great! 🤣. And the brightness warning, lmao 💀🤍
The one dislike is hobbit being sad she’s not the main person in the video 😂
I absolutely love watching your videos! They are so entertaining and you are so sweet and funny. I hope you and Hobbit and of course the horses are doing well in this hard time. X
So relaxing! This makes the ‘mundane’ tasks seem so exciting when you cant do them 😂
Absolutely love the video, I love how simple you keep your tack! I completely agree with everything you said in this ( : Your tack is gorgeous! I can't be the only one who thinks you should get a gopro so we can see what riding your ponies is like from your point of view.
Me too
Buzzing to hear you have a Kent and masters in there somewhere! I have a wonderful little native who was horrendous to fit a saddle too, and the only thing that fits her is a little Kent and Masters S Series jump saddle. I love it!! (and she's so happy, it means I don't get decked anymore!) 😂🤔
as a complete bit nerd, this is a dream to me haha
Before I got my first horse, I was the exact same trust me.
Omg same
I’m so nosy 😂😂. I love watching videos about saddles and tack 🤣🤣
Loved this thanks.. They are fun to watch and interesting to see what other people like to use and have 💕😊
Great video nice seeing how well you care for your horses and you have such nice tack 🥺❤️
Loving these videos during UK lockdown measures. Cannot wait for the day when my RDA training resumes and the stables are reopened.
Loved this video!! The microphone audio was really good but also without was just as good! Totally agree with you on the bits and nose bands!! Your saddles are all so gorgeous 😍🙈
I loved this video but I would love to see in more depth a “bit collection” video? Of all the bits you use (xc, sj, dressage) and why xx
Elena Penney Eventing yes!
This was awesome Meg !! It’s really interesting seeing your saddle, bridle and bit preferences and why. (PS Your voice is absolutely fine with the mic, just the same as without 👌🏻😊) 🥰😘❤️
This was so interesting to watch! I love how to try and keep the horses in the least tack possible and make sure they are very comfy! Love your videos btw xx
The only video I enjoyed watching today 😍 love Megan’s videos 😂
Loved it!
‘I need sunglasses.....’ 🤣🤣🤣🙌🏻
Wonderful video! I also like to keep my horses in a snaffle whenever possible. I'll be looking for a Shires Copper mouth Eggbutt. Hoping I can find one in the States. Thank you for doing this video. I like the microphone. Your voice is nice and clear and we can understand everything you say. My goal is retraining Off Track Thoroughbreds and I like a nice eggbutt bit. Hopefully will be opening my own stable by the end of this year....
How did it go?
Loved it. The sound was great. Thank you for doing this. Xx
Lovely 'children'! I did indeed notice the color sequence. Like your thinking on the bridles &:especially bits. Well done!
That soft soap is amazing to get white bits white on horses if left to soak😂
Just Love this video,i used to have to Arabs,and the smell of their tack,oh such happy memories youve brought back to me 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Found this so so helpful, been looking for good quality mono-flap jump saddles for the longest time, and I really appreciate your honest reviews! Love your videos :) xx
do u know the name of the one she uses on bear? I can't seem to find it. anywhere bc i think Im spelling it wrong!! Thanks
@@alicelynch1356 hi I think it's an equipe (the logo is a red handprint) hope that helps xx
I'm an avid snaffle user, I also more recently also use the Trust Flexi bit on the OTTBs as i find it helps them to accept the contact, i tend to use flash nosebands, but only once the horse is accepting the bit and not trying to open their mouths. Neither noseband ever tight. Always interesting to see someone elses tack
Loved it Meg ❤️ So interesting to see different saddles and who wears what !!
Loved my Black Country saddle which was exactly like yours. It was the 8th saddle I tried on my low withered, round new forest pony and I never needed to adjust it for the next four years. I found it super comfy but the lack of knee rolls was an issue when jumping, especially as I’m 5’10 with super long legs and my pony was 13.2hh 🤣
I Totally agree will you about the caverson bridles but the pony I have has to go in a flash bridle
I've used fairy liquid on bridles as it helps get grease off more efficiently, was also a tip from a hunt yard I worked at 😂 just have to make sure it's cleaned with clean water afterwards and soaped thoroughly so it doesn't dry out the leather. Also recommend using a leather feed and be generous with it 😁
You have so much tack!!! Saddles and bridles
Ha! Love the color coordinated display!!
Love the video, so excited to see sally and Dorah competing in the future🤩
I love your channel and all your horses are a absolutely amazing. You have inspired me to make my own TH-cam channel x
I always clean my tack by first using a sponge to put SOAPY water onto it, then letting it dry, this is because it gets the grease of using soap. After it’s dry I get the sponge, wet it a tiny bit wipe it in the saddle soap and I’m good to go! P.S I love your voice, and for that matter you and your horses!
It takes me well over a hour just to clean 3 saddles and bridles, I can’t imagine how long that took you! So satisfying though!
Love love love! jolted my memory about kent and masters saddles! Would be lush to see a video about what you take eventing? like what you couldn't live without so we can all stock up on bits and bobs before the new eventing season starts!
do u know the name of the one she uses on bear? I can't seem to find it. anywhere bc i think Im spelling it wrong!! Thanks
I really loved this video.
Would you consider doing a video all about all the bits you have and why you use them - including bits for showjumping and cross country and spare bits and what you would use them for? :)
I love waking up and see that you have put out another video. Ps I am from Australia.
Love you and all your ponies 💕
I have a bar and it made a gross moldy saddle look brand new sitting like 10 minutes if scrubbing and I live it so much
Love this video!! Also love the fancy microphone 😉😆
Definitely agree With you about the tack x
Interesting as always Meg!!! 😘😘
Amazing video as always meg loved it 🥰🙌🏻
I used to swear by cavesson bridles but my horse started to get these bruises inside her cheeks (not severe but still). And i dont do them up thight at all . So we had to change into an anatomical bridle that doesnt press the cheek at all.
I think Hobbit needs a yt channel 😂💖
I loved this meg ❤️❤️ I love the last saddle 😍
Thanks Megan for that. Never realised you had so many saddles. 😂 I could just about manage to deal with two saddles and two bridles. Dont get me started on girths. 🙈 Not easy finding one that fits properly.
10:06 PHAHAHA " welcome to my saddelry" the thing she does with her head ahahhaahhahahh
I feel bad I was just watching this Esmes tack hall so I’m a tad late 😬😬😂😂
Yessss I love these types of videos!!!!
Yay great video Meg! Slightly worried you would get the bits mixed up hehe 😬😂 love you and Hobbit and your videos are so nice (and hilarious) ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
When I saw you were uploading this I was so excitedddd! I absolutely love your videos 💕
loved the vid! my pony since young was over bitted but he became smart and wont jump with anything stronger than a hanging cheek bit :) hes such a smart ass
Everything is interesting during quarantine😅
The mic is so cool , I can definitely hear super clear, btw I love your shires base layer
Is the first saddle a ‘saddle company’ saddle? I used to have one x
I am cleaning my tack and watching it 😂
Count down and watching 🤣
The horse I ride has the same bridle as Sally 😂 it's so prettyyyy
I use soap on my leather as long as you wash it really good it won't hurt
I have been watching you for a few days and i love you xx
Just me that thinks saddles are easier to clean than a bridal ( I think I spelt it right) 😂😂😂🥴
Bridle ;) close though!!
Dora the Explorer yesssss
Char Sparks ty
Chloe Equine 😂😂
Bridles are the worst to clean!!!
Why do you want them to be in a snaffle? by the way I noticed your color order 😉
Why is this channel not bigger!? All of her vids are fun and interesting.. !?
I agree with the snaffles I’m so happy to get to that point with mine now too some time but worth it he’s in a Micklem bridle because he’s been through everything else and didn’t like them 😂
Might’ve voted for the baking but I’ll still watch this 😂 BAKE BAKE BAKE
Loved this! 💗
Please can you do a video about what to look for when seeing if a saddle fits right x
Thank you for another video Meg :)
The sound is awesome 👏🏻
I love the sound with the microphone
Everyone has got to much time 😂
I love your videos x ❤️❤️
Hi meg, thanks for talking about the bits.. My loan horse is in a snaffle for everyday use but when she is doing jumping or cross-country she wears a gag, shes very very strong as I discovered on my first canter with her across a field (no Brakes) do you think she needs a gag in these situations too?
I completely agree with your bit philosophy. my skewbald is in a week bit but, my mare is old and we believe she was driven in a cart so has to have a stronger bit as she has pretty much no mouth.
This was so good! I won't lie, I was a bit skeptical about whether or not I would like this video but I loved it! I must say though, I think I preferred the parts where you didn't have the microphone...
this sounds odd but where are your stirrup leathers from on your black dressage saddle? they are really nice :)
What bit would you recommend when you want them to go on the bit. I currently use a french link loose ring snaffle. Does this help them go on the bit? You were saying in the video that this makes them harder to takes hold of the bit. What does this mean?
I love this Video 😍❤
Do you generally buy tack new or used or a mixture of both? Love the video btw! ♥️♥️
Aida McEwen used for saddles because it’s so much cheaper 😂 but normally new for bridles!
@@elphick.event.ponies okay thanks for replying. I've only ever bought used tack might give new a try at some point 😂😂
@@elphick.event.ponies do u know the name of the one she uses on bear? I can't seem to find it. anywhere bc i think Im spelling it wrong!! Thanks
Love these kind of videos x
It is so different with the mic you can actually hear meg 🤣❤️
Try horseman’s one step cream. So easy
I real like the microphone the sound quality is so clear! Xx
I love your voice not in a weird way do 🤣🤣🤣and I love your videos ❤️❤️👌👌
Thank u so much for posting through this tough time ur awesome I love your channel because not everthings perfect especially with youngsters and I like that u post everything not just the perfect stuff so thank u
Sorry if that made no sense😂😂😂😂
A video on all your different bits and why you use them would be interesting :)
Can you do a video on saddle fitting? Currently looking for a new one for my new mare, current saddle doesn’t fit. I don’t know where to start and could use some help!
Please recreate this!!
The sound is great 👍