Medieval saddle: How do you fit a Medieval War Saddle to a warhorse? (will it work?)

[@limitedtime5471]

What a beautiful horse! She was very cute crunching on her extra hay 😊

[@ThroatSore]

He is nice to his horsie. Subbed.

[@ThroatSore]

Yup, I've seen some of his other videos now and he's assertive but most kind with his animals. Really good to see.

[@bcaye]

And even though he is rich, he does most of their care himself. Incredible guy.

[@t.r.d.z.1630]

His love and appreciation for all animals has kept me coming back.

[@ragnkja]

@@bcaye Everything he does with his horses relies on the trust bond he has developed (and keeps developing every day) with each of them.

[@g3heathen209]

What a striking horse, great lines and good posture.

[@bakters]

What would you say if you saw a "real" one? I mean, a proper high-status warhorse material?

[@taskmaster1234]

@@bakters and what is a "real" Warhorse?

[@bakters]

@@taskmaster1234 They have one, actually. He's a Pura Raza stallion called Ghost. He's still in training, but if you want to see what such horses could do when fully trained, have a look at Portuguese corrida.

[@taskmaster1234]

@@bakters yeah I know how they look and what they can do. Your answer had me suggesting that you thought that Pretty girl in in the video ist no warhorse material. Cause I think otherwise. She got a well muscled body and fine movements. But like he said she is in training. So I guess she is a proper warhorse

[@bakters]

@@taskmaster1234 Ghost belongs to the people of this show. When I wrote the comment, I thought they couldn't afford such beasts, but apparently they can. Regarding how high I rate this Pretty girl - I think she's fine, but not breath taking, please can I lick your mane kind of gorgeous. Knights were top dogs of their society. While it may be hard to figure out how much money they spent on horses, we know much better how much Winged Hussars (whom I consider to be more recent and better documented knight analogues) spent on their horses. From 7 to 17 kilos of silver is what I read. She's not worth that much, is she? Ghost could be, though. When fully trained and if your life depended on his performance.

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

The horse just munching away, so hilariously adorable. I love that you're so gentle with your horses! You also seem to have a lot of knowledge!

[@allysmith2284]

Love how unbothered Gossamer is 😂 what a beautiful horse!!! I love the manner in which you treat your horses....... firm but kind.... just as it should be!

[@fattiger6957]

You deserve more subscribers. I just found this channel and it's a great addition to other history channels like Shadiversity, ScholarGladiatoria, Metatron, etc.

[@sunnmringenriksheim7812]

Couldn't agree more!

[@mobsey94]

the subscriber count has doubled in less than two days!

[@connorgolden4]

Same here.

[@gerwantofrivera3725]

There are two things that I do love about this channel: 1. Horses 2. Practical or experimental showcases of the history. Most of the content in the mentioned channels is given in a theoretical form, where e.g Matt explains "in dry" how a cut may or may not work and things like that, while here we can see the some "action". And I do not think just about the fighting, I loved the food section. Just because it is one so overlooked but crucial part of life. And seeing the food, how it was made makes it more "real". And the horses. I think that we tend to forget how big part of life horses were in history. It could be because they are not "cool" or simply because horses are expensive and not many people have experience with them, but this channel does showcases how important the horse is.

[@curtism-w6b]

It's hard to get big if you didn't start 5 or 6 years ago. Algorithms kill.

[@GrippeeTV]

I really hope this channel gets more attention. You’re such a fun host to watch - it’s nice to see someone who legitimately loves history and loves learning about it; that’s the most exciting part is that you don’t know everything, you’re not a hyper expert and it’s fun learning along WITH you instead of being TAUGHT by you. Keep it up man.

[@skyborne80]

Haha, that was so cute how Gossamer was eating while Jason was doing the vid. I've never been around horses, but I can see how much character they seem to have, at least Mr. Kingsley's horses. 🙂

[@ModernKnight]

Glad you enjoyed watching her. she's a very good girl.

[@Mckudenomg]

I'm a big fan of medieval european culture, and I can't believe I just found this channel a few hours ago. KZbin has failed on me, this channel is absolutly wonderful...

[@vanivanov9571]

Will you ever talk about medieval civilian saddles? I'd love to hear how they differed from the war variants.

[@王可欣-z1q]

I think most smallfolk didnt have enough money for a horse

[@wobblysauce]

Lots went bareback, only had reins.

[@kc218]

And woman’s saddles would be intereting

[@riograndedosulball248]

They were made out of wood and the extremities were much lower. People probably used pelts or stuff like this as padding

[@sarahcote4724]

I'd say most rode with only a pelt over the back. Commoners tack was likely rough harness, to pull plow and wagon

[@ItsJustMilkISwear]

you should do a video where you give us a tour of your stables and show us all your horses. it seems like you have a ton of them.

[@TheYoghurt42]

From what I've seen, it seems like he has four horses - Ghost, Warlord, Gossamer, and Talos. In an early video he showed two others, but not riding them so I wonder if they perhaps belong to someone else.

[@southernwanderer7912]

That would be incredibly interesting.

[@elonerrigby9389]

I love horses and would like that.

[@elonerrigby9389]

I love horses and would like that.

[@anasapsana824]

I guess the real tour into such medieval time meeting these horses and people would be great too!

[@stocklee]

It is nice to see that Denethor found a new job, after Aragorn took over the seat of Gondor

[@IshtarNike]

It wasn't in the film, but after jumping of that promontory he fell into the water vats at Minas Truth stables. They gave him a job while he recuperated, and this is our wonderful reward! Nice to see self immolation changing people for the better these days.

[@jasonkingsley2762]

@@IshtarNike It was a tough time back then, but things have improved, and making videos is more fun than running Gondor.

[@Grunt_007]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@Ganpignanus]

so glad you are happy with the merriment 'at your expense' which constantly seems to pop up on your channel - i think it is meant as a compliment, as in you really look the part. for rohan! and yes i have the flag and a horse named for a lotr horse... @@jasonkingsley2762

[@sapphireseptember]

No Gossamer, you can't eat the mounting block! I saw you there, having a sneaky try. 😁

[@poponachtschnecke]

Just a cheeky snack....

[@roxdream88]

I have found your channel recently; it’s very informative and interesting! You deserve many subscribers! Thank you for sharing your amazing videos! Your horses are so beautiful; I love to see how trusting, confident and well educated they are!

[@metzyahrosenstein4827]

My guy takes his own safety and his horses well being as paramount. Respect.

[@carolineequestrian1597]

I absolutely love the way he treats his horse. Such wholesomeness and lots of love, sweet and lets her do why is comforting for her

[@TiffSpiffy]

What a glorious horse.

[@cristinaisabelramirezriesc147]

Awesome video and gorgeous mare!! As a rider I found this super interesting, thanks for sharing. Great work!!

[@sophiew1842]

He’s so kind to the horses. Only found this channel but it’s so interesting and cool to watch. Got yourself a new subscriber ❤️

[@ArtanisOwns]

haha awesome i love how you put the horse in the credits. she's so cool

[@jasonkingsley2762]

Horses are always the stars as far as I'm concerned.

[@janethill1668]

Look at the quantity of hay!! Impressive. His care for the horses is the best I have ever seen.

[@_M-lady]

Finally KZbin gave me something good. You're one of the few I have subscribed to on this awful website. Keep it up, dude. I hope a network picks you guys up. You're amazing.

[@bcaye]

All your horses are so gorgeous.

[@triples4good]

I just found your channel. What a Beautiful mare.

[@connorgolden4]

Just found this channel and I’m loving it. It’s so interesting and wholesome.

[@h0lda]

I love your videos, I've been watching these for years and there's still so much I'd love to see. I'd love it if the BBC would commission a documentary from you! I would also like it if you spoke more on how the stables worked, who worked there, were horses brought in from afar. Such interesting creatures and such an important place they had in medieval society.

[@angelinabrown2931]

I love that you're training a mare to be a war horse. There are a lot of people out there who love their mares and don't appreciate the "mares are too moody to work with" reputation that persists. Thanks for working to debunk that. Your Gossamer is delightful.

[@Jake_Steiner]

As a fellow reenactor and horseman, my hat's off to you and your mare. I've always been curious about mounted reenactors across the pond.

[@supernova6694]

What a pretty girl! Also I love how you perform with the horse, it looks very trained and you know what you're doing

[@grey_roses]

The structure of these saddles is fascinating. She stands (& moves) beautifully!

[@Gunslinger1875]

God, the history I could learn with you in afternoon. Books are great, you're AWESOME!

[@nancytestani1470]

She is so cool..and so are you. Fascinating stuff.

[@NbKXStorm]

I LOVE THIS! I found it a couple days ago, and just went through, and watched EVERYTHING! More! I need more :D

[@steevemartial4084]

Awesome ! That's the kind of thing you don't find elsewhere on youtube (as far as I know). Thank you for sharing it with us

[@davielawrence3773]

The way you spoke to her in the first seconds show what a great person you are 😍

[@sirtuna8066]

I love how the second he goes about putting the saddle on her, Gossamer is like, "Ok if you are doing this i am going to get a snack"

[@simplystreeptacular]

If I was a horse, I would be Gossamer.

[@qg786]

Horses are cooler than any sports car. Love these types of videos and great channel.

[@crreplogle]

Absolutely love this series! It helped me recover from severe back issues. Kasumi's camera work in the new episodes is much better than the original series camera person.

[@ModernKnight]

Glad we helped a little. I’ll pass on your compliments to Kas.

[@jeremyknop5378]

One thing I've never been able to figure out nor can find much information on is 10th/11th century saddles like those used by Norman's and mainland western Europeans like the French and germans or rather what would become the french and germans. The saddles seem to have a rolled top that almost reminds me of Victorian era orchestra instruments. Itd be cool if your next saddle was one like that. Also I'd love a video going over the rest of the tack more, bit and bridle, historic examples of horse harness hardware and decoration, the different strapping methods used ect. Especially stirrups and the design change through the ages and what they were made of. Great video man keep it up.

[@madambutterfly7513]

Beautiful girl, you are so good with all your horses - she’s well taken care, just eating her hay - lol❤️❤️❤️

[@louirudy670]

Did anyone ever talk about the fact this man is one of the founders of Rebellion studios, the guys that make Sniper Elite....and is a member of the order of the british empire...

[@lynnegee6814]

It crops up in the comments every time. Gaming generation! (Not me, I'm ancient)

[@misssophie6515]

she looks so regal and seems to have a lovely temperament 😍

[@camelot2863]

I've just found this channel and I have to say that it's amazing! Very impressive job guys, I love it.

[@mrcyde]

I am truly impressed with Gossamer.

[@maister59]

Love the videos! Gave me a good insight on the subject! Jason, you are the Sire! Really love your work and interpretation, fairly easy to follow even for someone new to the subjects but enlightening even for the experienced! Would love to shake your hand and discuss the subject for hours!

[@ren-uz2mz]

Not sure how I missed the measuring video for a custom saddle. Love how you take such care to not hurt a horse, your life may have depended on your horse so...

[@josephglore7832]

I love the channel! I think it’s very interesting and educational! The horses are so beautiful and well trained!

[@Sean-qo9yu]

“Riders of Rohan! Oaths you have taken. Now! Fulfill them all, to lord and land!”

[@uptownkidd99]

I love this channel! It has great quality and tons of information. Can I suggest an episode on capes, I feel like a knight in shiny armour is not complete with out one :)

[@christinab1611]

That mare is a beauty.

[@kenmasters8039]

Extremely underrated channel

[@leahnichol6665]

The medieval saddle looks to me like a severe or tight western have seen the double girth straps on someone’s western saddle. She said it was so one could adjust where the girth goes. I am glad it fits you both well. A friend of my mom’s told us about deciding to go for a ride after a dinner with a few beverages consumed. The horse was delighted to be out riding so the owner decided to go over a few jumps. The horn of the western saddle caught under her bra as she was descending from the jump and she got quite a bruised sternum since she couldn’t unhook as the horse moved off.

[@Maysuno]

Great channel! So many interesting topics. Greetings from Argentina!

[@persephonecarden5751]

It’s so cute how much he praises her❤️

[@LadySugaZilla]

I would love to see who you train your horses, basic training, they all seem so well behaved and good manners.

[@rubyhoernlen5065]

I absolutely love this channel. You're very fun to watch and very informative. I just have to say though, that saddle pad is driving me NUTS!

[@nmccutcheon2243]

Gossamer is absolutely glorious!

[@poponachtschnecke]

Omg, I didn't realize how much I missed the sound of a horse chewing!

[@n.ayisha]

i know almost nothing about horses, but she is just beautiful, and so well-tempered.

[@marksimon1705]

Amazing channel, keep up the good work.

[@jasonkingsley2762]

thanks.

[@elijahjohnson2672]

Found this channel today and I have already watched most of the videos. Absolutely love it.

[@gwgization]

just dont burn ur son, rohan is coming, the beacons are lit

[@Ganpignanus]

he's looking pretty well prepared to meet you...

[@jaysonwitting4671]

The red leather combined with the black horse is beautiful

[@rippertrain]

Stumbled here by mistake and subbed. Cool channel

[@peteazouz6072]

Awesome channel, have learnt a great deal already, and I have only been watching for a few weeks, thank you!

[@85inexact]

I just saw you guys go from 30k subs to 35k subs in less than 12 hours! Congrats! Really top quality content, please keep doing what you're doing!

[@missjulie1002]

COOL CHANNEL. Will be sharing immediately with my nieces and little friends. They are going to be so excited. Thanks for sharing!

[@ezrabrooks12]

Good Video,BEAUTIFUL HORSE!!!

[@nuvostef]

Oh my goodness, Gossamer is exquisite! 🤙🏼🍎

[@deladuchesse]

This is so interesting, and great to have a new download. Love your channel, and agree a barn and horse tour would be super. Best wishes from Florida.

[@rexmcstiller4675]

The color of the fur is just amazing.

[@ankeuttajaespanjassa]

How gorgeous!!

[@Andrew-315zz]

This series is pure awesome!

[@therealhellkitty5388]

She’s a beautiful girl! I have to ask, do you raise all the hay for your horses? I wish you’d do a video to introduce each horse and explain their training and specialties. Love how she nodded to you when you called her a “good girl”. Thanks for all you do!

[@ModernKnight]

yes, we grow all the hay we feed here, and sell excess to others.

[@catherinespark]

Oh, I want a V-pillow on the front of my saddle! I can look medieval whilst actually just feeling like I've got a walking bed :D

[@rubberuke]

I love your content.

[@southernwanderer7912]

I was instructed never to walk behind a horse, and never have. But you're standing for long periods behind yours. So is it actually dangerous? That video was incredibly interesting. I love history and my favorite history is the British Medieval period and the Restoration. These videos are right up my ally. Gossamer is another beautiful horse.

[@ModernKnight]

If you know the horse well, and they know you then it’s usually safe, but if in doubt don’t.

[@cholulahotsauce6166]

Gossamer is so smooth 😍

[@janethill1668]

Very seldom do I have the pleasure of listening to a real horseman. Owning horses does not make you a horseman. He truly loves his horses.

[@jamieleevermeer]

First i love your channel. I am a history medieval fan :) and that medieval saddle is amazing!! Nice video

[@westcoastjazz1]

love your channel, one thing that has probably already been said though, a polo "equalizer" style girth might be a little easier to fit to this type of rigging in a pinch

[@normanchan2827]

Love these videos. Only just found this series last week. And wtf, I'm pretty sure Jason the presenter is the founder of the game studio Rebellion! How do you run a game studio and make awesome games I do not know!!!

[@jasonkingsley2762]

I am the same person. these videos are my weekend mostly.

[@xaviercedeno871]

Such a beautiful animal. I shall phrase the Lord for his unique creations. Great Video!

[@kat-fm1ng]

Good girl! ;)) I'm in love with your videos which include horses :)

[@teresawort9124]

I have never seen a medieval saddle. Very cool. You had the saddle made, have the girth custom made as well.

[@lmbarak]

Who is this man...I'm in love.

[@nguyenthehien3034]

Spookylady he is Denethor, Steward of Gondor.

[@lmbarak]

@@nguyenthehien3034 What a noble title.

[@kbe7368]

He s a video game devel ceo founder of rebellion . OBE dont u know wat wat lol

[@anlyuksel2194]

Hello Jason! If you ever come to Turkey I would love to show you how a medieval Turcoman horse archer would dress and fight also what would be the diet of such soldiers. Great video by the way.

[@jasonkingsley2762]

thanks, and travelling sounds like fun especially if it's to see other horse cultures.

[@gizellakovarczy2501]

In Hungary they have a festival with all nomadic people in historic armour wtc. Called Kurultaj. You should go there. First week of August.

[@anlyuksel2194]

Gizella Hancz I know about Kurultay but thank you anyway. I have been thinking about that actually.

[@56Seeker]

I'd like to have seen how the measurements were taken, that's a never ending story in it's self. Beautiful horse, by the way.

[@lucyhuppert6694]

Were there different types of saddles for different types of activities? I'm guessing there probably were, but am not sure. Is there anyway you could do a video on that? I would also be interested to see how saddles evolved throughout the middle ages, and for what reasons. I love your videos, they are extremely interesting, and you are such a wholesome person.

[@alanbrody3223]

I see a new video on this channel, first l like then l watch! Only good quality stuff in here.

[@bubblegumshrimp]

Gossamer is absolutely gorgeous, oh mh

[@YorkistRaven]

Very cool! I'd like to try that kind of saddle. Were Medieval saddles for everyday riding, for men, similar to this war saddle, or were they lighter, with less protection?

[@ModernKnight]

There are several types, but we see this sort being used for hunting as well as war.

[@madtitan2174]

This channels fucking awesome!

[@ayamoth8925]

Hi! I'm a brand new follower from Italy. Thanks for your lovely show! I have a question about your horses: do you use horseshoe or not?

[@ModernKnight]

No, my horses are all barefoot. I don’t ride on hard surfaces much, so they don’t need it.

[@SigneofHorses]

How was the horse measured to make the saddle fit? It looks like an amazing fit for the both of you. I imagine it's a bit like fitting a westernsaddle tree. Would love to see the maker make the saddle and/or finish it.

[@jasonkingsley2762]

I'll do a video showing how I measure her up. No idea how it woudl have been done back in medieval times though.

[@margaretbennett4520]

Dear, dear Knight, I see the truth of your being; it brings content. Thankyou Lord Kingsley. M

[@ModernKnight]

Thank you kindly

[@LuqmanMal]

can you make a video about Horse Armour and how knight protect their horse in battlefield

[@camilledvorak7151]

Hmmm, no hay, what does the mounting block taste like? 😅

[@frantucker608]

She is just beautiful!! I think she deserved the extra snack!

[@cybrarian9]

As a person who rides mostly English, but has ridden in all kinds of saddles for about 40 years, e.g. all-purpose, flat seat, dressage, saddle-seat, Icelandic, western, and endurance riding for Arabians, and modern side-saddle (I’ve yet to ride in an Australian stock saddle and a McClellan cavalry saddle), I wondered if your saddle sits higher above her spine, or did it just look like it did before you sat on it and without the leather and padding. From my limited experience, it looked like you had it correctly behind her shoulder blades and centered over her back, but I was not able to see the gullet clearance or how the part that straddles her rib cage fit. And I am hardly a saddle fitting expert, but these are things I was taught to look for when saddling up. More often than not, since I don’t own my own saddle nor my own horse, I’m often riding in saddles that are a bit too small for me, but just right for the horse, so I have to adjust my riding position to accommodate the saddle and the horse without annoying it. I’m only 5’6” tall, so not too big as a man, but having a good fitting saddle for both horse and also the rider are critical for proper riding performance. As for the girth, what kind of girth would be designed for your saddle? Perhaps something similar to a modern side-saddle?