How to do a proper Saddle Fitting for you and your horse

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This week on Evention we tackle an episode dedicated to saddle fitting. It's an important topic and a piece of gear that is often purchased and fitted incorrectly. So this week we have saddle fitting expert Keith Brooks on the show to demonstrate how to go about finding the right fit for both you and your horse. Lastly, stayed tuned next week for Evention's season one finale.
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[@mollyyybarnesss8406]

The gasping for air when landing is something I'm sure we all know too well.😂 OUCH.😫😂

[@horsewerks493]

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.

[@puppiesinplaycplusb4413]

He bucked mme off like three times Did you.look at the saddle you put in him "Smallest saddle known to man" I died

[@alimason3863]

Lol I was like "where did they even get that?"😂😂

[@Snark51GAME]

Puppiesinplay CplusB but did you see how loose his girth was lol

[@arielb.8632]

Actually I think it was an emoji

[@samanthabryant8980]

Puppiesinplay CplusB lmao. That was amazing

[@MosaikHorse]

RIP

[@lucydesbiens4025]

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!😂

[@TheDanielleDollar]

Best saddle fitting video I've seen!!! Thanks for all the information!

[@bellak134]

that intro made me laugh 😂

[@123edub]

it made me toXD

[@summermace3668]

your PROFILE PICTURE

[@MakeupCupcake]

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?

[@staceytaylor424]

I love it how you guys always put a bit of humor into it!

[@savannahvidrio3876]

Lol her face... "stop touching me"

[@grace_gibbo1240]

Savannah Vidrio ikr especially when he basically touched her arse

[@lydiam.9104]

When the "jerk" stands so quietly lol

[@TigerCatGrrl]

Very nice video. And the intro is pretty hilarious. Just the information I needed.

[@Petsrme307]

OMG that opening was toooo funny!!!

[@haleymariexx9246]

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.

[@Rose-dz5re]

Haley Marie xx ooh that’s a very good idea!

[@reigndrop101]

I love how he's sitting in the saddle backwards at the end

[@candyvhaun7639]

Auckland horse haven is where I got one of my horses !!! Also great video guys

[@Rachel-ge3gl]

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!

[@themadponyfans3102]

The mini saddle LOL

[@sray529]

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).

[@Courtmaster121]

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!

[@MarietjeMaijka]

I'm just looking for a new saddle so thank you so much for these tips!

[@nancypanfili2976]

Great video...thanks guys.I feel much more confident now when I go to purchase a saddle that fits both my horse and I.

[@Kokomo43]

I learned several new things about saddles and how they fit. Please keep doing videos.

[@redfyresasoiaf]

The baby saddle made me want to cry

[@katiemcmanus4627]

+StarDust Stables Photoshop

[@maggiematzen2411]

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.

[@Livski123]

I love how you guys catch the viewers interest with a funny intro!:-)

[@madisonpure4090]

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!

[@davidwhitney2524]

Great video, thanks for the tips!

[@123edub]

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.

[@shadeydawn]

+Ridethestride awh bless her xx I have a horse called Rosie :)

[@123edub]

Cool! All the school horses now have fitting saddles!

[@ruth-qf9od]

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

[@ZM-jq6dj]

maybe use a crupper?

[@kateinwonderland5453]

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!

[@baileykirkpatrick2526]

Really informative. Thanks!

[@nadyanbyrnes7641]

I just got a saddle for my horse and this helped a lot.

[@floraldoll1274]

This was very informative! Thanks Evention :)

[@elizabethlovesalbert]

Awesome video!! Thank you 😊 🐎🐎

[@rainyday1928]

This is an excellent video! Subscribed 😃

[@HannahDennsion]

Perfect!! Just what I was looking for! Thanks

[@iuliaeklund2685]

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!!!

[@TrickleCreekFarm]

Great information, Thank you!

[@Eliseelise903]

Love the intro guys xx

[@silversunrise321]

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!

[@xfreedomxo]

Yay for NZ Auckland Horse Haven!! They do amazing things for horses here :)

[@xForeverEquine166x]

I was so not expecting that saddle at the beginning! aha Very helpful, thanks! :)

[@retailinnovations]

Amy L- Huntington- interesting information on horse fit , I knew more about rider fit .. lots of good tips.

[@katemaree5826]

Wonderful. Thank you 😃😃

[@natashacurimbaba1097]

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) 😂

[@angelinaburns6781]

super informative! thanks

[@umeshhandore5866]

Thanks for the information

[@jonasbilodeau5819]

please post more i would love another along for the ride series

[@jesshaug2653]

love your videos guys!! keep it up! :D

[@101jumpergirl101]

I love how the horse is just standing there looking all calm.

[@miaschumann8749]

Did anyone else see her accidentally kick him😂😂

[@WarmbloodLover23]

that saddle is beautiful!!!!

[@kateschultz2801]

I love the intro it's so funny I also love evention! I'm an evention freak!

[@gottalovebreyerhorsies8007]

Thank you, but i think you should go further into it, as I want the perfect fit. Thanks. Helped so much :)

[@katediamondlake2382]

I love the intro

[@retailinnovations]

yvonne from warrington.all of this info is very helpful.

[@DrSekharBose]

Very fine Dr.S.C.Bose

[@genderistaken5810]

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

[@brianabrennan448]

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

[@ahuman9421]

Please come back!

[@stardustsuprise79]

Love your episodes guys :) does anyone know what the music is called that is played in every episode?

[@christinagranger9898]

Useful! Thanks

[@selenagomez1791]

How can I tell if my horse should have a wide or regular tree

[@Shiloh569]

That saddle, I'm in love

[@marievanurk3171]

Did you guys notice how Jimmy was trying to put her leg on..👍😏😉😂

[@jlnequine9622]

+Marié Van Urk Yes, she was twitching her leg like she was trying to put her leg on! Maybe she was testing it lol

[@TheWombat97]

"I check my saddle out and find that it doesn't fit, and I'm broke like most horse people" oath bro oath'

[@MuhammadIsmailZamZamButt-js4uz]

Cool video

[@retailinnovations]

Debi raleigh - great to learn what the saddle "balance" should be on the horse.

[@boonyboon1025]

Who else laughed like a fool at 0:29?

[@emiataj7327]

I totally did

[@MyWayofEverything]

enlightening!

[@SigneLyneborg]

Witch brand is the brown saddles? Thank u for making these videos! U are helping me a lot! :) ps. u are so cool! :)

[@Caprilover73]

I love how u guys are so funny! I hate how some horse people are icy and rude!

[@ritasocko5901]

Lol I love the beginning!

[@melindama96]

plaiting with needle and thread and show day preparations for your horse!!!

[@mchap87]

What!!!???? When will you start the next season!?

[@heidibryan9262]

What was the second saddle they tried on the horse? Thanks!

[@pppoopoo7767]

UGH I LOVE THIS

[@fatwhaleteeth8827]

That intro was so funny 😂

[@retailinnovations]

Mare at Warrington relearned the importance of fitting the saddle to BOTH horse and rider!!

[@rebeccapope7856]

I laughed at the first bit u guys seem so nice

[@horses23ua]

can u make a video on proper equitation

[@Ameliaenright]

That first bit was so funny

[@mollygallagher9089]

i love your vids the beginning was soooo funny

[@DragonLady63]

Intro had me rolling 😂😂

[@JadeWhittleEquestrian]

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?

[@TheSpify231]

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

[@alexistierney8587]

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! :(

[@alexistierney8587]

what do you mean you dont want this one to be over? when are they gonna start the next season?

[@banjothefluffball]

Shout out to NZ :D watching this in 2018.. 😁

[@alexistierney8587]

whats a season finale? Is it the very last episode?

[@theequestrianstridegirls5760]

What would you do if you were younger and were still growing and sooner or later would outgrow the saddle

[@pippali1]

OMG New Zealand!! Yay :DD

[@fannyr8751]

Love the first 30 seconds

[@AgilityLover14]

That guy is just pulling out saddles left and right! I'm sure he could spare one for me and my horse! ;)

[@madelynlambert8670]

OMG pause at 0:29 the saddle is SO TINY!!!

[@lifeofagrey4216]

Moonlight Breyers 😂😂😂😂🐎

[@lifeofagrey4216]

And the girth is like way to loose 😂🎄

[@madelynlambert8670]

ClipClopKai X LOL yeah no wonder he fell off😂😂

[@MrKtotam]

Moonlight Breyers j

[@meallamccarthy9867]

Its photoshopped 💀💀

[@ziadalgorashi8485]

I just can't thank you enough

[@Lupita-eu2xu]

What type of saddle was the second one on the horse?

[@Malik-ei3lr]

laurin houser,thank you very much

[@katiedecker4594]

What camera do you use?

[@rosieo0o1234]

Does this count towards western saddles ?

[@anestrawberrychild]

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.

[@fruityfruitz]

I love your intros hahaha

[@captin81crash]

Anybody know what that saddle with the flexible panel was?