Saddling A Horse

Saddling a Horse A quick lesson by June Snowberger Presentation Skills February 2008

Owned horses for over 30 years
I would like to show you how we saddle our horses.
Can you saddle a horse?

Let's get started Catching the horse .

Tie the horse up using a halter with a lead rope .

Grooming the Horse
use a curry comb, a brush and a mane comb

Cuts Check for any cuts or abrasions You may want to wait until they heal.

Cleaning out the hoofs of the horse Hoof Pick

Time to saddle Western saddle blanket

Start with a clean blanket or saddle pad. L ay the blanket or pad on the horse’s back.

Next set the saddle on the blanket, working from the left or near side.
Before tightening the saddle,
check it for frayed or
cracked leather pieces .

Tightening the saddle
The girth strap
Tie strap
A little at a time
The breast collar

Cinch strap
The cinch goes right in front of the back legs

Bridle
Put the bridle on the horse

You are ready to ride Have a great ride .

Pictures
Acquired from
http://www.horse.com
My Pictures

by AC Swanson & Associates on Feb 06, 2008