How To Tack Up Your Horse English

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[@micahgrauel8770]

As a completely blind horseback rider, your detailed descriptions were very informative and helped me a lot. Thank you very much.

[@micahgrauel8770]

Iris Hammond thank you. I love horses so damn much. When it comes to riding, I love riding bareback. The reason is because you feel everything that horse does. You feel every respiration as their lungs expand and contract. Every muscle movement. Every twitch. Every shake. Every step. You really feel it when they ascend and descend hills. People have the misconception in their heads that the most important part of a blind person’s perception is their hearing. This is not true. When it comes to working withhorses, the most important thing I can pay attention to is what I feel.

[@micahgrauel8770]

Iris Hammond oh. Sorry to hear that. Maybe you could have someone train your horse to get used to people riding bareback? It’s just a thought.

[@micahgrauel8770]

Iris Hammond you’re welcome. You may have to try and find a trainer, but there’s no pressure. I was just thinking of a solution. Enjoy living that ranch life as much as I do.

[@emmanorrington8841]

omg!! SLAY!!!

[@lizziep5740]

Wait--If your blind then how are u wrighting and reading thease commernts? ;-;

[@tuvastromgren]

Me: *Has a horse and rides almost everyday* Also me: Oh this video seems interesting

[@haleyraeee]

Haha same! Except don't have a horse yet, getting one soon tho!

[@tuvastromgren]

@@haleyraeee ohh do you know what breed yet?

[@lucierozlivkova8925]

Omg u are equestrian army too?🤣❤️

[@haleyraeee]

@@tuvastromgren no sadly, we have to finish our yard first and make sure it's all ready before we get one. My dad said it should take more than a couple months tho 😁 what's your horse name and breed?

[@tuvastromgren]

@@haleyraeee Oh ok I see. Still exciting! I myself have an Arabain thoroughbred named Shadow ♡

[@agawied2910]

The horse keeps looking at you like your insane 🤣 “who is this lady talking to?!?!?”

[@vortor5077]

aGa Wied you’re*

[@younicekeepgoing9062]

@@vortor5077 *ah, I see you're a man of culture aswell*

[@teawrecks]

i have a feeling that 90% of people who will watch this (me included) have been riding for years but enjoy tutorials anyways lol

[@aislingtalbot5212]

Sara M yep I like watching how other people tack up idk why 😂😂😂

[@tysonthewelshcob9016]

Sara M yep I've been riding for 11 years😂

[@paytonwashburn]

Sara M fr😂😂

[@schleichandhamsterlover6492]

Sara M I don't even ride English lol

[@ellacurry5524]

Ive been riding for 2.5 years and I still watched it lol

[@nexiliss]

People in the comments 49%: Already Know How to Tack up a Horse 49%: Want a horse but doesn’t ride and will never get a horse 2%: actually needs to know how to tack up 😂😂

[@riley8480]

I’m the 2% that actually needs to know how😂

[@supernovahhcos]

I’m that 2% lol I’m starting riding lessons soon :3

[@viktoria9604]

the 2% 😂

[@angelotan911]

I’m 2 also. I’m doing horse lessons and I need to know how to tack my pony up. I guess is 5% that needs to know how to tack up a horse 😚

[@alexa3634]

I’m part of the percent that know how to ride western but got a cheap English saddle on a whim and doesn’t k ow how to use it

[@jessiedenney9248]

THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! I just started my job as a stable hand and this helped me A LOT!

[@lacithorpe5284]

Anieyah Shephard fins positions available around you and apply. I found a position at a local private school for a stable hand position. I found it on Indeed.com. I needed this because I only know western style so I’m researching English style for my interview tomorrow

[@saltyipaint]

I love how I’m seeing comments about people not having a horse but still watching People I don’t even ride

[@gachapiinky4409]

Bro, I don’t even have a horse and also dont ride.

[@foskfismfus]

I’m getting lessons soon, but I don’t ride either lmao

[@klaudid763]

Lol

[@kerriwestlake9545]

I WISH I HAVE A HORSE

[@amandahuff7106]

I have been riding for a few months so I’m not that good.

[@armadillo-arts]

I've done this a million times but I still watch these 😂

[@LibertyBelleF]

Same broo🤣

[@baileymay8253]

Same

[@14.1_handshigh]

This is explained nicely! I watched this to give me some “inspiration” for how to teach my lessons kids how to tack up since lemme tell ya- when you’ve been tacking up without help for years you have no idea how to explain it

[@rissesan4807]

Why am I watching this. I don't even have a horse😭

[@connieb9856]

You probably love them like I do but I have 3 horses.

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Same but I got 5 horses it’s kinda hard people that randomly get horses and don’t take care of them that means they can’t afford horses my horses aren’t really for starter riders if you haven’t ever ridden I have my Arabian she’s a show jumper I have my thuroughbred and saddle bred they do cross country and then I have a fressian he does dressage and then my mustang she’s in training

[@younicekeepgoing9062]

@@angelaequestrian7465 I have a friesian too. He's my first horse, and I love him very much! I'm just really concerned about him recently, because he's had an abcess in his hoof, and has been inside his stable for the past week, because he couldn't use his left leg to the fullest. He's going to the paddock tomorrow, and I really hope he doesn't get one more. I've been visiting him tree times a day these past few weeks, giving him extra hay, putting his hoof in soap water (that was a really hard fight) and really just makring sure he's ok. I start the morning at 6 AM, my mom drives me to the stable at 7:15 AM, I get down to him in the afternoon, after school at about 3-4 PM, and after dinner at about 8 PM. I know this information was unnecessary, but I just wanted to get it off my chest.

[@jadeywadey5347]

I'm Jisoo I'm okay same I want a horse :(

[@angelaequestrian7465]

Fre Sha Va Ca Do my first horse was my saddle bred but she’s very old she’s gonna get put down next week she’s now 24 years I forgot the year I got her but she was a very good cross country horse

[@hero_rue1398]

So I ride western and Recently bought an English saddle and didn’t really know how to tack up English this video was very helpful thank you

[@darrylbavington726]

Great video for the beginner riders. I too enjoy watching others tact up their horses. thanks Darryl

[@lily4eva]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I am just starting riding on Monday and I’m really nervous 😬 5is helped a lot

[@despair5293]

Samee

[@donnagilday2362]

thank this really helped now i know how to tack a horse...i have my own horse its just that my parents/trainers pamper me too much so i never got to get the chance to tack my horse!but now that i told them how i feel about them tacking my horse,i can finally tack him :)

[@delaneyyy813]

damn you're lucky you got people to do it for you

[@theheartclub9980]

He is such a good well-treated and well - tempered horse! ♥♥

[@talesofvia]

Am I the only one who is watching this but already knows how to tack up? 😂 ((And I cannot believe this is the first video of Claire I’ve ever watched))

[@rhirhix6377]

Im going off to a bachelor degree equine course, I'm going to a farm every Wednesday for experience. I'm tacking up tomorrow, your vid helped me so much. Thanks!!

[@maccifyme]

Very informative video and you are explaining it all really good and clear! However, I do disagree with a couple of things. First is I think your saddle is a little too far forwards, the girth could irritate the horses elbow and the saddle is tilted a little bit backwards. This could also be because the fit of the saddle isn't right for the horse, but I'm guessing since you're an experienced rider you probably know that the saddle fits you and your horse. The other thing is that from what I've always learned, you tighten the bridle too much. The idea isn't to force your horse to keep its mouth shut, but rather as a guideline. Anyways, cute horse and so well behaved!

[@charli.h3443]

I think the strap over the bit was looser than it looked because it looked like it could have tightened 1 or 2 holes if she wanted to

[@mortmort97]

i was thinking the bridle seemed a little too snug, but she seems to know her horse, and like you said, shes experienced as a rider and in tacking up that horse with that bridle. im sure she knows better than us about that specific situation

[@emmaroberts3359]

the bridle was fine, it is made to stop the horse from sliding its jaw open and grabing the bit. search it up. micklem bridle use ;)

[@wynonaa.980]

Yeah. I don’t ride much, but I did remember that when I do ride, the horse’s saddle is a bit farther back than in this video.

[@Rebecca-js2fd]

There is nothing wrong with this she knows her horse and what she's doing

[@violetamadsen8452]

I've been riding for 4 years but I still enjoy watching tutorials or equestrian life hacks.

[@mariahwilson6521]

Ive been riding for three years and i never knew about how tight a girth should be so thank you!

[@jessicagreville1216]

What about trying a different riding style like barrel racing, trick riding or jumping Your welcome for video idea 💡

[@s.sarahh09]

THANK YOU. I'm riding English for the first time after riding western my whole life and this SAVED ME

[@yuezhang5551]

Thank you! I've been doing this for a few years, it is the first time I have a clear clue to tack follow your video. Good job!

[@lexaphy8842]

Thank you so much for this, I just started horse riding lessons and can never remember how to get the horse ready for riding. This was very appreciated 🥰

[@Girl._.Interrupted]

I love this. Thank you! I grew up with English Pleasure but after about 23 years of not riding and starting over, this was PERFECT!

[@pennyboradingforlife9391]

I have trouble with polo wraps. could you do a video on them

[@anuramajor8498]

Penny Borading for life , all u do is start just before the knees than firmly wrap down to the ankle . Super easy. Hope this help

[@bandeerthwaini6917]

Start by or close to The knees and then wrap it by the ankles

[@jessica07xbox]

I am advanced trail rider ,pole bender and barrel racer.i haven’t had very much experience in anything but a western/ranch saddle. I have always dealt like a goof posting. But the English saddle is so much faster to put on and so light. That’s great for me as I’m getting older (37) my abs,back. And knees hurt more then they did in the past. And my recover time is SAD. Lol Just got a nice soft. Anyway,I’m rambling! all I wanted to say this was a great video I learned a ton. Tanks

[@crazyequestrian1676]

Who’s going n 2020 I am Edit1: I have no idea what I just said there it's been 4 months ago Edit2: I just broke my record with 26 likes

[@crazyequestrian1676]

I saw my own comment after a month and I have no idea what I just said there

[@jazzellelee6904]

Meee

[@foskfismfus]

crazy Equestrian lol

[@crazyequestrian1676]

@@jazzellelee6904 wait you can read it?

[@sleepymarigold365]

crazy Equestrian and you broke it again with 31

[@deeberdonaldson824]

I ride western and I am preparing for my first English horse camp, this was very helpful!

[@gregorybenvie5268]

I just want to start off by saying that your horse is gorgeous and I don't owne a horse but I help taking up the school horses so this was so helpful thankyou for making this video.

[@talesofvia]

I already know how to groom and tack up a horse ((and ride as well)) but it would be amazing if you showed how to groom your horse.

[@alissalake3945]

I watched this before I'd ever tacked up or ridden and now I'm rewatching it!

[@pughorse1718]

How do you keep your horses so shiny I swear I groom for hours and it's like they still have dust in their coat.

[@NoName-12bs]

PugHorse you can’t You can give them a bath

[@tabearathke3725]

if u feed them carrots, put sunflower over the carrots bedore u fedd them, ittl make he coat shinier* read in a book so dont think im a rich ass rider that has her own horse yas)

[@Historicalzino]

Thank you so much! I’ve only have been on a few lessons and stopped for a few months and needed to remember how to tack up. Thank you so much again! Im about to leave to go to the barn!! ❤️❤️

[@enderavas2658]

Me: has been riding since I was 3. Also me: ooo this looks interesting.

[@caidzz_lc3575]

u helped me so much now i feel confident with getting a horse and tacking it up in my later life xx

[@heatheryoung9290]

I’m about to buy my first horse and I’m super grateful for tutorials like this! Thank you 😊

[@fernandagarza4401]

I’m a beginner with some experience and I’m so close to getting my thoroughbred can’t wait thanks for the video

[@kavynblatchford1586]

I am a beginner rider and confused on what types of saddles there are

[@melissalaplant876]

Kavyn Blatchford Ok,so I am a horse back rider and typically there are western and English saddles that go with western and English riding.

[@rushellealexandra5243]

Also there's Australian saddles, Mexican vaquero style saddles, sidesaddles , saddleseat types with cut out whither area, Spanish style ones, and other less common native traditional types, and race horse ones are really small pad like and flat

[@rushellealexandra5243]

Oh and bareback ones

[@RonPaulyGirl]

I haven't finished watching yet, but love this video! Excellent job, Claire! Kudos!

[@olliek6709]

This is very thoroughly explained. Well done!

[@LS-nm3xt]

I love how the horse doesn’t walk away. My horses need to be tied up.

[@coltonhenderson4560]

I already know how but I still wanted to see how she did 😂

[@cnjaba03]

When we put the bridle on my instructor said that we can out our right arm by the pole and use the other for the bit, putting your hand in the pole keeps them from tossing their head or putting it really high I wrote this before she showed that some people do it like that 😂

[@patricia102588]

Omg this is going to help me so much I’m going to be an equestrian this summer and I’m so happy

[@ilianaq4970]

a good trick to remember which way to put your girth on is : Lastic on the Left, Regular on the Right

[@michaliahall7183]

I truly enjoyed and love it..I recused a horse and I learning! Thankyou.

[@evyttri6949]

I always have two fingers under the noseband☺️

[@claireeventing]

I can fit two fingers under my noseband I just made the stupid mistake of not showing it and now everyone is saying im trying to kill my horse because of it haha. How dare I say the word snug!

[@polinayesilevich2978]

I love horses

[@polinayesilevich2978]

Do you ride in crops with rushin

[@Sixty4Horses]

Thanks, I’ve been having trouble with the position with the saddle - having it slightly too far back. This will help for next time.

[@ubaidshafi8458]

Who's is watching in 2019

[@crazyequestrian1676]

ubaid shafi not me

[@kristawg5672]

2020 XD

[@eelston1]

I’m a beginner at riding a horse and this helped me a lot

[@monicam7834]

Why am I watching this and I’ve known how to tack up since I was 3 😂😂

[@tireg47]

Excellent explanation, thank you!

[@nourhachicha4997]

As much as i try to learn its too hard but this video really helped thank you so much.

[@donnao8950]

Thank you. I’m a beginner and found this very helpful.

[@ashleyissaias1389]

I am still learning how to tack up so this is very helpful

[@esra4404]

I put my saddle and numnah together. i just hold both and its very quick and easy just a little tip if u want to get it over and done with

[@randomkid6889]

Okay. So I'm moving to Washington and my step dad is buying a house and we're getting a ranch go have horses. I've always wanted a horse and now I'm new to it all. Your videos are very helpfull.

[@victoriaandrino2664]

Im beginning in riding on thursday so you really help so tysm

[@carissaliao4390]

Who saw the cat

[@marypringle9435]

Hi I thought your demo was great easy and simple. Thank you.

[@zoesalthope9880]

Thank you I have really needing help on the bridle!

[@scarletttoohey-crock6637]

your saddles too far forward the girth should have a hand space behind his leg otherwise the saddle stays on there shoulder blade

[@claireeventing]

Scarlett Toohey-Crock that's not true but you do you

[@beckygamble756]

yeah, that isn't true... having your saddle that far back can cause wither rub and other back problems. The saddle is placed high up above the withers then you slide it back to where it naturally stops and won't go back further without force. likewise, if the saddle is too far forward, it can pinch the horse with the girth which is why a lot of trained people will do a process to prevent that. If you want to know about that process then read the next bit but if you don't then ignore it aha. First you stand infront of the leg you want to release first, either is fine. You then slide both hands down until it is just under the fetlock and your horse may believe you are going to pick out their hooves and lift it up. When they lift it up you keep one hand there and the other slightly up towards the cannon bone to the knee and pull your horses leg forward as if they are stretching. Do that to both legs and you'll see that it releases the skin. An alternative method for that is to get a treat or reward and draw the horses head down to between the front legs and it essentially bows which means both front legs will be released from the girth. :) But lol no one cares about other opinions anymore hahaha

[@Breyercraz1971]

Scarlett Toohey-Crock Uhm? No. Your saddle goes where it fits best on the placement of the horses back, the girth has no say in saddle positioning. Just saying.

[@melissapomfrey9930]

If your saddle is further back it can rub and irritate the horse when you are riding

[@billythecow7175]

Scarlett Toohey-Crock you're right that's what I was thinking, the way he placed it his shoulder will have compromised movement

[@ProDriver007]

Thanks for the great video I’m just learning to ride so these videos are very helpful thanks again 🙂

[@the_dreer_queen1356]

The info was very helpful but could you do a version with a western saddle? Pls😅 Love your vids btw 😍😚👌

[@JB-gx5cy]

You are so helpful I’m super paranoid because I’m helping out at my local stable for lessons in the fall and I want to be able to tell my instructor I know how to tack up, I have done it before with little help and I just want to be responsible and knowledgeable for at least one thing. Your SUPER helpful and after watching this over 10 times I think I got the hang of the whole “tacking up” thing 😊. Do you have any advise for me? The horse I will be riding most of the times name is Waldo, he is super sweet and I don’t think he tosses his head... he also takes the bit pretty well but may be girthy. If you, or anybody has any advise I would gladly take it 😆! Thanks for making this video Ps: you just got yourself a new subscriber

[@jumpingstarsxxx2570]

This is really helpful even tho I have been riding for a year, but I am going to move to a house that I can have horses and i don’t want to mess anything up! Thanks!!

[@mollysummerrock3916]

I’m just watching even tho I already know how to tack up And what I do to know if my saddle pad is lined up is is the strap where the girth goes is right where the shoulder ends, in the armpit basically

[@jaylaberesford9326]

A hack that I always use to do the girth is when you do it up you get the stirrup and pull the flap you and it will hold it so your free to do the girth

[@horizonhybrid9101]

I'm about to get a horse so pls do more vids like this I'm a total beginner!

[@sashagerhard4210]

Very helpful, I’m thinking about getting a horse! 🥰♥️

[@acrazycarrollcrew4919]

Thanks you!! This helped so much!❤❤❤

[@lucy-wq7zo]

Thanks x I am soon getting a horse this is helpful x

[@rectangularprisms]

i have been riding and tacking horses for basically since i could walk but i am absolutely gonna watch this video to see of i have somehow been doing it wrong all along

[@zazas5033]

it is so useful and can you make more videos like this on how to ride one

[@ryrysims]

3:35 no one talking about that cute cat in the back?

[@daisylavastone20]

I am a beginner and this was a big help

[@andioopyourmum2913]

I actually learned a lot from this thank you 😭

[@ajmcmurtrie9809]

Very helpful and easily understood 👌

[@coolgamingorange6657]

He is quite freaking full energy

[@victoryinthescriptures4440]

Good breakdown

[@MrJohnni9999]

I started riding 7-8 months ago, and people always say do this, do that.. But WHY do we do it like this? Now I know about the soldiers and their swords. Thank you! I know how to make a horse ready, but I watch these videos because I don´t want to do something wrong, that can hurt the horse.. You never can have too much practice :)

[@crazyanimallady1820]

So basically my dad works for a company I’m not gonna say the name of the company but he is an electrical engineer and basically he kept telling us for about two years when I sell the company we’re going to buy a house on Montana and we live on a farm and he had been saying that for two years thought it was gonna happen and then last night around three in the morning he was on a call and I was right by his office eavesdropping because they were talking about selling the company and they announce that they sold the company and so we’re gonna move on a farm I have experience riding horses but I know I have experience talking them up and I really needed to know how so knowing that there’s people out there who have shared how to tack up horses especially for beginners is really nice and I’m so excited to get a horse and I can’t wait and I really really wanna just live out there I know it’s so stupid I should quit ranting OK well thank you this video was very helpful

[@thedeadtoothfairy8382]

I remember having to swing the saddle up as a little kid because it was way too heavy to just lift it up, since the horse was huge and me being 9 years old I couldn’t put it up gently. I am really sorry for the horse now.

[@izzytaylor6738]

you are my favorite youtuber

[@normanpickron4899]

Could you do a video on what you need for a horse?

[@harrybowden80]

Why would u dislike this video? It is sooo good for advise

[@Spicequeen-d8p]

I don’t know how to do the girth and breastplate / martiangle and this was very good I know what’s abuse and u explained why u shouldn’t do stuff

[@Cece8862]

Thanks for the help you made it easier now I know

[@ionahance_1]

I have a horse and it is really helpful

[@kayla_davis6018]

Beautiful horse

[@defrgt-m9s]

#1 tip for all horse riders and handers: Watch the horses shank, that is the line on their back leg look for that line and that is their shank. Do not stand next to or anywhere past it to it's back because that's where the horse can kick you always stand away from the shank and back or you could be kicked

[@xxhorsiegirlxx1639]

Congrats on 99k!

[@quack9677]

I don’t have a horse but when I do get one ( most likely not anytime soon) I wanna know how to tack up and everything about it... because all my time will go to riding it and taking care of it

[@josie4997]

My only question is, I only started riding a few weeks ago, but am really good.would I be considered a beginner because I haven’t been riding for long?

[@nealbakermiriam]

Ok another question. Why do some use a regular bridle versus figure-8 bridle? What is the figure-8 Bridle used for?

[@gracietv317]

Me and my family are going to get a horse next summer, and I was wondering if anyone has some beginner tips for us my mom has had horses When she was a kid but i was wondering if anyone has sone tips. Thanks!

[@poopoopeepee3905]

Gracie TV be consistent with the training!! We’ve had my horse since I was a 3 (I’m now 11) and I now just training him bc no one else does! All he does is eat grass, nothing else, and I want to spend time with him! Also make sure your ready for a horse! Their ALOT of work and their a lot of money😬 good luck😄

[@ilovehorses6761]

could you do umm a vid on how you groom your horse and what the brysh is used for if you havnt done a vif on that yet btw im new here and i subscribed

[@lucypettman6633]

Me: already rides Also me: still watches because unless I’m tacking up right then I forget xD

[@tatumjoy461]

Thank you this was super helpful