Saddle A Horse Saddle Analysis

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Trysten Teer MWF 8-8:50 Section 1001 Sec 01 R. A. Hughes Instuctional Paper The majority of the population of the world could never tell anyone how to saddle a horse properly. I have had horses for many years and understand the proper way to saddle a horse. These instructions apply whether someone uses an English or Western saddle. I always start with my horse safely tied. Whenever I am grooming or saddling I always need to tie my horse. Horses and ponies can be tied with a lead rope, trailer ties, or cross ties. No matter what is used, tying must be done in a manner that is most safe for me and the horse. Ideally the rope should be attached chest height or higher. The rope should be tied so it doesn’t…show more content…
Never tie to a bridle, with the reins, or to the bit in anyway. If the horse struggles it could severely injure its mouth. Always tie to a post, wall, or partition that is firmly anchored and will not come loose if the horse pulls on it. The object is to have the tie rope break rather that the structure you are tying to, or the horse’s neck. I never tie my horse or pony to anything that moves. If I am at a horse show or trail ride, I am always cautious when tying to fences. Old posts can be weak at the bottom, and may be ripped up by my horse if he is frightened. I then to groom my horse. For the horse's comfort I always want to make sure the coat is free of any mud, dirt or hair clumps that can become irritating under the saddle when being ridden. I then check to make sure there are no sores on my horse's back or cinch area. If there are saddle sores present, I use extra padding or a girth pad. Though most people may want to consider letting the sores heal before riding…show more content…
Before tightening the cinch, I double check that the blanket is centered and the cinch is straight and not twisted. The cinch should not be able to rub or cut into the horse's front legs. I tighten up the cinch knot and secure the end of the tie strap through the latigo carrier in front of the saddle. If there is a back cinch, I fasten it after the front cinch is snug. The back cinch should be close to the horse's belly so it does not get caught on brush or branches, but should not be tight (my hand should be able to fit flat between the cinch and horse). There may be another strap to connect the rear cinch to the front cinch to prevent the rear cinch from interfering with the horse's back legs. Next, I walk my horse around to make it relax (some horses will puff out their stomachs and lungs when first putting on the saddle making it impossible to fully tighten the cinch) and to make sure no loose skin is trapped under the girth. Then, I tighten the front cinch making sure it is tighter than snug (I don't want the saddle to slide off the horse while mounting or riding). I then pull my horse's legs forward to get any pinch skin out from under the girth. I adjust

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