How to Western Saddle a Horse

Mounting a western saddle

[@spanky1026]

Nice to see someone who takes the extra steps to care for the horse and make sure they are comfortable. Thank you.

[@bighazdog1ner]

We live in Australia and my daddy can not ride a horse. Now you have influenced him to be a cowboy. I am looking for a horse for me the=is weekend. Today is thursday the 30 June 2011. and we are seeing the horse saturday or sunday. THANK YOU. :)

[@DanelleFCG]

I'm a longterm English rider, who is thinking of venturing into "western territory." I know nothing about Western saddles and tacking a horse up in one; t his video was very helpful, and employed much of the same principles we use in English riding. Thank you!

[@Dano86]

I really like this guy. He seems like he knows his horses and has a good personality. I'd enjoy learning from him.

[@AnimalLeftist]

YES. Tenting the pad makes all the difference. PAY attention. Tent the darn pad, your horse will love you for it. Thanks, Rick!! Nice to see the right way, on you-tube.

[@BTheWo1f]

Another tip, if you can’t quite throw your saddle up, you can hook your right stirrup on the horn so you don’t have to lift it as high, great video

[@NadiaB1234123]

I've been riding for only two years. The first time I saw a light-weighted western saddle, was yesterday, which was fitted for an Egyptian-Arabian horse.

[@strangetymes]

Most accurate video fir saddling a western saddle! There was nothing incorrect about it! Best I've seen!

[@nicoledavis5719]

I like this guy, he's so funny and caring for his horse!! :D Love it!

[@pamelaehlers3807]

I really enjoy your video's here and Think Like A Horse. It's surprising how many people will buy a horse and tack and "guess" how everything is put where. So, thank you for showing new horse owner's the proper way to saddle a western horse.

[@natashasteyn4647]

Loved it! It's great to see that you take such good care of the horse to make sure he is comfortable.

[@cornshucker77]

One note I would add is be careful when reaching under the horse's belly for the cinch. Be sure to stand at the shoulder as Rick does, or stand with your back toward the hind legs. If the horse is kicking at flies you could catch a hoof in the face. Good video Rick.

[@nwebster2896]

great video, agree with most of it, definitely stretching the horses legs out and making the lie of the hair comfortable, if your horse is comfortable so are you. I found throwing up the saddle onto the horses back quite amusing though. I always put my saddle on carefully so as not to thump it down onto the horses back and make them "cold backed", using my arm as a brace, putting the saddle on more forward and then drawing my arm out as I slide it back so it sits gently on the back. I definitely wouldn't shake it around that much, the horse didn't seem to appreciate it, and aside from ruffling up the hair we're so careful to lay flat, it settles into the right position when ridden in. Being careful and gentle is appreciated, and it's never made my girl spooky, she's probably the calmest animal I've owned in 30 years.

[@BearWa11ace]

I found this very informative and to the point... I don't know anything about horses... but now... I bet I could saddle one... thanks!

[@ccxlelouchforever]

His channel is "Think Like A Horse".

[@lindarichmondful]

I do a lot of mountain riding.. the back cinch helps keep the saddle in place when riding up hills or down..it's not just for roping as some comments have made out to be. My front cinch doesn't have a buckle...it's all about the tightening & tie off... would have liked to see a little more of the tie off.I still have a problem getting it just right.Great video.. you can tell you care about your horse.

[@Nilamalin91]

I totally want to start riding western style! It looks so comfortable. I've been riding english my whole life.

[@nicoledavis5719]

I FUCKING LOVE RICK GORE!!! I've taken his first steps to heart!! checking the saddle pad and hair is always first!

[@markgriegojewelry]

this video is one of the best I've seen.. Funny and informative, I'm more at ease now about saddling my horse., It's not rocket science right..Thank you

[@KatieEvelyn1]

If you have a good horse and your horse has trust in you it doesn't matter what side you do it on. I know that I could go out right now and get on my horse from the left side if I wanted to because he doesn't care. I believe in always making sure horses are okay with everything on both sides. Usually if they are okay with it on one side, the other is a completely different story. Its like having two different horses.

[@CrownMooseCostumes]

I love how you care for your horse, and thanks for telling me that I don't have to be so careful while doing this! :D

[@ThusShawkiddwasborn]

Haha buds feelin' very loving! He likes all that attention. He's such a good boy though. I love Rick's videos.

[@wgnwheel1]

@mattybock I am replying to an old comment of yours. the correct reason for using a double rigged saddle is because of roping cattle. they stay put better than single cinches. if a saddle is equipped for 2 cinches, use both of them because the saddle is designed that way and sits improperly if using only 1 cinch.

[@Doombuggy53]

That was great. Thanks.

[@icecubefreeze]

There are some very helpful hints, thank you! :)

[@Lex60]

Just make me remember an accident that happen to my dad. Was saddling his horse and always let loose the front cinch and adjust it till the end when all the others were ready. One time he got distracted and forgot to adjust it and... well, was between funny and scary see him turn over. Lucky for him, he only hurts his honor and explain me why the accident occurred.

[@edamae71]

Lol: "again, a horse always has two sides"

[@mary4fun02]

oh hey, it's Rick Gore! I love that guy.

[@madisonjensen5304]

He is from Think what a horse would do...I am subscribed to him and buddy did so well in this video

[@madisonjensen5304]

I mean think like a horse

[@CrudlotFarms]

Madison Jensen rick gore is a joke

[@SmolBean98]

Crudlot Farms How so exactly? He shares his opinions from decades of experience.

[@danemoore9277]

@@CrudlotFarms you're not wrong 😂

[@warhorse6085]

Good video

[@SuperMazorquero]

Nice explanation nice saddle too tanks

[@laurenrussell5457]

you are very wise

[@CanisLupus123]

Nice Horse

[@kyra6070]

He's not a joke u r and great job on video:)

[@SkyHeartThePegasus]

Sounded out of breath. Very helpful video! Thank you!

[@aplacetoforget]

oh god, he's so good with his horse. If only everyone was like that hahaha

[@jamiesuehill]

thank you Rick

[@shemarhigh6494]

good job

[@oanapintea7145]

Wow, i have never seen a real western saddle before, its very decorated

[@armysunicorn9630]

Well he says in one of his videos he has them there for desensitization.

[@armysunicorn9630]

*All the stuff hanging there that is.

[@leas908]

it´s great video.... greetings from Germany (Europe) :)

[@28scotland]

OK, this id for those of you that don't know, this is Rick Gore who's doing the talking. Go to his channel, he has lots of good stuff. horseawereness

[@jonathanesparza6641]

Hahaha I love this video very helpful!!

[@animallover806]

LOL the horse was eating his glove in the begining SO FUNNY!!!!! :)

[@Horseyast]

Haha, I was laughing so hard when he just took of his hat, and "hit" the horse.. xD Such a great horse guy! I wish I could be one of his horses.. :)) ♥

[@karenmiller8507]

that was helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@pizzaicecreamOG]

thanks

[@carleymarie3802]

It's Buddy!!

[@hschartow]

U r awsome

[@roymiemorales5632]

Very thank u ser.. Now I know

[@MEinMuhahaFarno]

the saddle looks pretty heavy!

[@feebee02able]

me to!

[@mimidingle1501]

thanks!:D

[@tonyroulette6179]

I’ve always been very particular how I saddle my horses,we spend a lot of time leading a pack string,nobody saddles my horse or uses my saddle in 35+yrs never had a horse sore up from the way I saddle up,I never use those little cordura or whatever there called saddles,I’ve ride a custom made “slick fork”post horn saddle by Lou strieffel ,everybody thought I was crazy ,$3500 for a saddle never regretted it neither have the all the horses that’s been under it

[@TigersUnleashed]

@exabrial yeah.. thanks for the tip, though. I never knew that they kick in an arc or straight... hmm... interesting. my friend got right inbetween to horses that hated eachother, (BAD mistake!) and the hot-headed pony lashed out w/ no warning! sorry, just thought I'd ad that little tidbit. Anyways... So, how was your day? XD

[@fatboykissing]

Omg its Rick and Buddy xD I was just wondering if he had a video of tacking up and I have found it.

[@SwitchingReins]

The only time you really need a back cinch is it you're roping. I never use one.

[@TigersUnleashed]

@exabrial oh, thanks so much for the info! it really helped!

[@SideviewStudios]

It does matter what side you do it on, you have to throw it on the right side...

[@palmapanfu]

What type of saddle you have? Mine is barrel racing n they look similar

[@BehindDistrict12]

Buddy's training to be a pickpocket xD

[@91brittney]

you don't have to have a back cinch. it depends on what kind of riding your doing. if you are doing just simple trail riding thr really is no need for it. hope this helps :)

[@mimidingle1501]

how tight should a back cinch go?

[@lincolnwatkins8627]

randomly hits horse with hat

[@112horseygirl]

Do you have to leave extra pad for an english saddle?

[@sophandbritrogers3930]

dang brethe!

[@bethanyscofield5559]

anyone else notice at 3:19 the horse was a little "excited" with dad?

[@ethanwinters7630]

I found a male Equestrian center worker! The quest is over! I WIN!

[@100horsezrule]

Just loose enough so your hand can easily slide through or two fingers fit.

[@bridgetwebber5873]

Ever heard of oxygen? Yeah, you get it by breathing. 😂

[@ironwolf6849]

WOW he said personal preference......

[@rainesongcovers306]

Your horse was licking the pole

[@ThePonta88]

breathe! you know? oxigen!

[@NadiaB1234123]

It's probably 'cuz it's hot

[@ThePonta88]

or maybe he should stop smoking...

[@caseymae457]

ThePonta88 how do you even know he smokes?

[@ThePonta88]

Casey Malone i don't know, but if he smokes, he should stop.

[@caseymae457]

ThePonta88 yup

[@TigersUnleashed]

Carefull! Try not to walk right behind the the horses hindquarters! I don't mean to be a bother, just I had a bad experience with a horse kicking my best friend in the stomach cause she got too close to the back legs... and aren't cinches and girths the same? because i do both riding western and english, and sometimes i get confused with all the different terms.

[@robbiekiger8788]

why did ya saddle your horse tied up

[@abbeyjohnson1896]

Robbie Kiger I always saddle my horse tied up. Unless your horse is untrained or a young beginner you should be able to tie them up and saddle

[@TheHamadanners]

This doesnt show you how to saddle a horse. It shows you what to look for....

[@brookekataquapit6533]

i got bucked off my horse -.-

[@ruffliferanch592]

How to saddle a horse...watch Jamie Frontz at Pretty Pink Acres channel!

[@rosette5sos625]

Those ppl think they are perfect little angels. They aren't

[@IwanKrgovic]

Wow..You got tired just of getting up.. Leave a horse on a green grass and stretch out YOUR legs walking a couple of miles a day..it will help your physical fitness..

[@sergeantsailorman]

Better watch your horse. He's a thief. He kept trying to steal your gloves. LOL. I prefer a Martingail to breast collars.

[@ironwolf6849]

He went berserk with anti bit.... Very bad for teaching new riders because a bit less bridle can break a horses nose.

[@greekmonarch7937]

stop smoking ))

[@armysunicorn9630]

He doesn't smoke.

[@greekmonarch7937]

+Alexis Davis He gasps, as smoking

[@armysunicorn9630]

Greek Monarch._.

[@fatboykissing]

Greek Monarch Rick doesn't smoke xD he is just out of breathe from getting up from the ground and talking a lot.

[@maddieoo9287]

He doesn't smoke dummy, he's talking a lot, he got up, and he's a bit older aswell.

[@thinkinoutloud.1]

yea that's rick gore. He has a huge ego.

[@liftandspur92]

This guy is a joke...

[@ida2300]

um why exactly? xD

[@xXdwsizevilXx]

liftandspur92 You're a joke.

[@xXdwsizevilXx]

I'm assuming you ride English style?

[@PatrickStar-vx7gm]

Disagree

[@lohaiza216]

lol white people dressed like Mexican Vaqueros haha priceless xD

[@EpicMinersCanada]

+Lohaiza 21 ...You realize that white cowboys existed and continue to exist, right? It's clothing, no need to turn it into a racial debate.

[@SmolBean98]

I get this comment is old but aren't you supposed to be the guy/ girl against racism ? Let the man dress how he wants. It's comfortable to him.