Western Saddle Fitting: The 5 Things to Check

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  • čas přidán 16. 10. 2022
  • In today's video, I show you how to fit a western saddle to a horse. Making sure your saddle fits is vital to your horse's health and overall wellbeing, as a ill fitting saddle can cause pain, as well as behavioral issues in the horse. I hope you enjoy!

Komentáře • 32

  • @lauracleveland1589
    @lauracleveland1589 Před měsícem +1

    Very helpful. Thank you!😊

  • @_savannah_louise_
    @_savannah_louise_ Před 9 měsíci +7

    Gosh I kept hearing a weird noise and I finally realized it’s a chicken. Great video by the way.

  • @ThePastelCowgirl
    @ThePastelCowgirl Před rokem +6

    Great information for those without a professional fitter in their area 🙂 Proper fitting tack is SO important!!

  • @susanlambert8164
    @susanlambert8164 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent video so informative best video I've seen on CZcams so helpful.

  • @rachelmerz2122
    @rachelmerz2122 Před rokem +2

    I found this really helpful! Especially the diagrams that you flashed. I took some screenshots and saved them in my notes app along with some of the other tips you mentioned. Thank you so much! (Loved hearing (what sounded like) a chicken groaning in the background 😂)

  • @AFCToolCompany
    @AFCToolCompany Před měsícem +1

    Excellent info. Helped me a lot.

  • @user-lm5my3cb4z
    @user-lm5my3cb4z Před 3 měsíci +1

    Excellent information and presentation. Thanks 😊

  • @this-abledtheextravertedhe5299
    @this-abledtheextravertedhe5299 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thanks 😊 This was very informative 🤓👍

  • @giraffewalrus
    @giraffewalrus Před rokem +4

    Thank you so much for this video!! Very helpful

  • @geniemedford9200
    @geniemedford9200 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you! Perfectly thorough.😍

  • @johnnachurch2261
    @johnnachurch2261 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This was very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @seguridadevertson1585
    @seguridadevertson1585 Před rokem +1

    Nice video , thanks for the information , gretings from Venezuela 👍👍👍

  • @bronwynmines7864
    @bronwynmines7864 Před rokem +3

    Thank you for this very informative demonstration 👌⭐️
    I do have two short back horses & both ASH X QH
    I have had trouble fitting my 8yr old mare as she has a higher wither and large shoulders
    So true how the body changes
    Thank you again 😊😊

    • @HumbleHeartHorsemanship
      @HumbleHeartHorsemanship  Před rokem +2

      So glad to have helped! Saddle sitting can often times be difficult, so the more info you have the better. Best of luck in finding a good fitting saddle, & thanks for commenting!

    • @bronwynmines7864
      @bronwynmines7864 Před rokem +1

      @@HumbleHeartHorsemanship I have found a saddle that fits them very Well
      Met the saddler from Newmarket saddlery , Wayne over in Cudal NSW
      He was so very informative
      Bring a horseman as well
      & he’s been in the buisness 53years and sure does know about saddle fit
      🙌😊

  • @anne-grethemichaelsen5789

    Great video! Very helpful!

  • @LisadeKramer
    @LisadeKramer Před 21 dnem +1

    I just wanted to let you know that you just answered my question. I was riding my colt in my Abeta saddle, which was fitting fine. He lost some weight and now it wobbles. Interesting that this is an indication that the saddle is too wide. Good to know.

    • @HumbleHeartHorsemanship
      @HumbleHeartHorsemanship  Před 16 dny

      Glad the video helped! Our horse's bodies are always changing through different stages of their lives, similar to people. Always good to check the fit once or twice a year. Thanks for commenting! 💗

  • @Lily_1010
    @Lily_1010 Před rokem +1

    Very informative, thank you!

  • @vickiborrelli9604
    @vickiborrelli9604 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Very helpful!

  • @phoenixrising323susanburnl8
    @phoenixrising323susanburnl8 Před 11 měsíci

    Very helpful video.
    TY very much !!!

  • @rhondakeller2592
    @rhondakeller2592 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Great information. Good horse. 😊
    I do have a question though. My horse is sort of new to me and I have been working with a trainer with him. My biggest concern about him is how he acts (sometimes) right before I get on him. He acts like he wants to bite me. Like he’s telling me no. I’m going to do all the things you showed me today but if it isn’t the saddle what else could it be? Once I do get up on him he’s usually fine. I have a lot of fine tuning to do on him but getting up on him is my biggest challenge. I am an older rider and I will not tolerate being bucked off. If you have any suggestions for me please do tell.
    Thanks so much. 😊

  • @ginnypalmer8752
    @ginnypalmer8752 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video

  • @lisaande51
    @lisaande51 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Watch Dry Creek Wrangler School saddle placement. Very informative, many people saddling wrong, including me. Not taking into account concho should be behind scapula

  • @ashamagee3914
    @ashamagee3914 Před 2 měsíci

    So if I have a FQHB 7” and it’s tight exactly where your horses is and can fit 3 fingers in the gullet, what size would my horse need essentially?

  • @charmaneevans4535
    @charmaneevans4535 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Can you do a video about what kinds of pads you would use? Thick, thin etc

  • @Conny226
    @Conny226 Před rokem

    How thick is the saddle pad you are using?
    I think my saddle pinched a little at my pony’s shoulder I am using a 3/4 pad should I get a thinner one? I had a dry spot left and right shoulder