Tip: How to Not Die Jacket, Rope Straps, Spur Straps Edition

[@johnhutcheson8869]

Here is a personal experience: "Two hours into the valley Shanta went into a prairie dog hole with both front legs up to herchest and rolled onto her left side. I could not get kicked free fast enough and was trapped with my left leg under her. The heavy Trina Weber buckaroo stirrup kept my foot and leg from breaking, but when she struggled to her feet I was pitched forward, my spur shank went over the stirrup leather and my foot stayed in the stirrup so I was face down and locked in place by the spur. I had a rein in my hand. I just talked to her and she stood there while I stretched for all I was worth to get the shank of the spur free. Always kick free when you even have a hint your horse is going to go down. I lay there admiring God’s creation while Shanta and Soldier nuzzled me. Then I got up and beat my left spur back into shape with two rocks."

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

a lucky day. And blessed that your horse saved your life.

[@jackwatson1243]

I’ve had my coat over the horn and survived. On a colt having a fit. I actually tried to get off for a fresh start and hung up once my foot was over. I was able to throw my leg back over. Hard wired that lesson in my brain

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

yep

[@terrysevere6941]

When I was a teenager I bought a saddle that had a slit in the rope strap. It was to long and one day I hooked a spur in the loop just as I dailied. Made for some interesting riding there for a few minates. Thankfully I was on a solid horse. Now days I ride my rope tied hard and fast through the gullet. Its made for a night latch a few times. Have a good night

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

A guy can get in a wreck even when hes trying to be carfull

[@josephbuzio5507]

keep making these videos, no matter how old or young , you can always learn something from someone, maybe just an affirmation of what you already know or something brand new.CALM ,FORWARD AND STRAIGHT

[@terrilewis172]

Great for kids and adults alike especially the knife and drug part at the end!

[@PJ808H]

I learned the jacket buttons by getting mine hooked over the horn. Thankfully it didn't get me wrecked, it just tore out the bottom button holes (back in the Lee Rider jacket days).... Also, I grew up on the CA coastal range and the rope strap you described @3:30 is what we had. Now I am set up more like our wife's rig as I'm not riding the rough string. Either way, you saddle your own and make your own choices.

[@nancyslater129]

Enjoy your sharing of your knowledge and humor! 👍

[@Cecilyeg]

I love your commentary! Your last comment about the knives made me choke on my tea, laughing!!

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Im glad you liked it

[@terrysmith4615]

Brett. Love your videos 78 yr old but still can still get my leg over the cantle. Just wsnted to know if you had ever crossed paths with anyone that mentioned riding with the fork of the body.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Fork of the body? Iv never heard that term. What does it mean?

[@dawneendostert3576]

I have caught my rib cage on the horn before. I am currently riding in a Boz endurance saddle-no horn.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

yeah I know some people that have broke ribs on them

[@dawneendostert3576]

I grew up riding my Quarter horse learning from books and 4-H. My folks finally bought a saddle for me from an old cowboy friend of theirs. I loved that saddle. I don’t recall how many years I rode in it but others suggested it was time to let it go when they saw I was holding it together with baking twine and duct tape. I pulled logs by dallying a rope around the horn. I did the same pulling sleds for the kids over the snow. I have a western saddle now but ride the endurance saddle or my Australian saddle neither of which have horns. I have come off the western but never off the other two saddles, lol. I chased moms cows with my QH and that saddle but never got to rodeo, just 4-H gaming. Did quite well with that. Aw, the good old days.

[@dawneendostert3576]

Baling not baking twine

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

I like baking twine lol but I think it would melt around the pie it held together.@@dawneendostert3576

[@michelorphey5227]

I rode a lot of young horses in my younger days. The difference is that a young horse gets scared out of ignorance. A rank horse is just flat mean. I didn’t start ridin a young horse with a rope till I’d done some ground work with him , and I used a inner tube like you showed. I also rode in boots a little big with powder in em. But during works or on the wagon I’d wear my regular size. Nothin worse than wearing blisters on your heels , tromping around helping the ground crew.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

yes sir

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Michael that's a thing I learned galloping race horses. Always wear boots a size too big with powder in there.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

I'm going to add wearing jeans/pants too big around the waist without a belt. I learned the hard way got front waistband hung over the horn on a horse that broke in two. Couldn't bail off even if I needed too. Thank god he quit soon after.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

That would be scary and bruisy

[@jessepitt]

My riding jackets are always double zippered or snap.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

good call

[@AdamTillontheWeb]

Learned a bunch new here, thanks!

[@tonymccoy100]

I know nothing about horses or riding but love these videos

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

well that is good

[@chryslertechnician3439]

Wow excellent video!! Hope more people see this one

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Thank you, share it around so less people get hurt lol

[@mamaswrongagain4555]

I’ll sheepishly admit to hanging my jacket on a saddle horn. For years since I’ve only used the top two buttons when mounted. However I take it one step further by elongating the button slits about a eighth of an inch or so on the bottom half of my jacket. The buttons still work more or less but jerk open regularly.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Iv done it several times, I learn slowly

[@wiskothejoe]

Hey Bret love the videos and love your book. Are there any pros and cons to wearing a fixed blade on the front of the hip hip like Craig Cameron does rather than using a front opening knife like you’ve got there?

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

No I dont think so, probably faster. I dont always wear a belt so I got in the habit of a clasp knife

[@joelhamilton6720]

Well Done Sir Thank you

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

you bet. Thank you

[@claycassle7533]

How about a video on the proper way to carry the tail of your mecate. Years ago I got bucked off and the tail hung in my belt. Seven kicks to the face later we finally parted ways.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

good one yeah. lets do that. Thanks

[@cg5434]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Could you tell us about your saddles and what kind you prefer and why?

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

@CG, I'll add it to the list, great idea, thank you

[@MsGroovalicious]

Subscriber for life...Yeehaw!

[@howlerbushcraft342]

What's the title for the video you mentioned about chaps? I'm trying to find it and failing so far.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZy9enZqabaXrJY @HowlerBushCraft, did you mean this one?

[@Alex-horsman]

My biggest surprise is always, when I see people doing dirty job dressed in white colored clothes 😅 my respect!!!

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

horses see white better. I like it when they can see me.

[@kengenkuerickson1244]

:. . .maybe cu tyour own throat. . . yep. Nice work on this video. Gonna check my spur straps.

[@acmag5730]

I’m in Arizona. I have a horse I’d like to send. Can I have your info?

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Amy Soulshine Silver, I don't usually take outside horses these days, the best way to get ahold of me would be on fb through my page The art of horsemanship. Thank you

[@acmag5730]

@@HorsemanshipAsAnArt thank you. Will do

[@chryslertechnician3439]

What knife is that

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

a knife I picked up at a trade show, nothing fancy

[@smlmentorship1969]

I don’t want to die just yet lol😅

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

you and me both

[@smlmentorship1969]

@@HorsemanshipAsAnArt lol I would think might be best if they had a split at the front with a piece of shoestring leather would be hidden but if you got caught up would break? Might be worth the cost as the alternative not the best😉

[@waltweaver7297]

You talk a lot about riding safe-unsafe and broke and kind of wild Colts. I have a small mule that will ride good when she wants to go but if she doesn't want to go she won't go. I'd like to find someone that is younger then myself and a better rider than I am to put some miles on her. If your interested could you please contact me.

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

Walt I would be in for sure if it was not a mule, I don't get along with Mules.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

@@HorsemanshipAsAnArt mule people are a different breed much like the critters they ride

[@HorsemanshipAsAnArt]

@@tracyjohnson5023 I know