Horses as Pets Videos

A round pen is useful for starting young horses and teaching them how to lunge. Work in a small area where a young horse can be controlled with help from an equestrian and horse riding coach in...

The best way to measure girth size, if measuring tape isn't available, is to try a couple of girths on after putting on the saddle. Avoid buying additional girths by measuring the first one...

When tacking a horse, begin by putting the saddle pad up to where the hair starts to grow on the withers and pull the saddle pad up into the gullet of the saddle. Attach the girth and put the...

A first-aid kit for a horse should include a stethoscope, saline solution, bedizen scrubs, a roll of cotton and an antibacterial gel. Make a first-aid kit for equine emergencies with help from an...

A horse's saddle should be cleaned to ensure the longevity of the tack, and cleaning requires water and basic glistering soap. Take good care of leathers when cleaning a saddle with help from an...

When taking care of a foal, be sure to baby-proof the stall by getting rid of nails and any places that a horse can get a foot through. Use special feeders to help foals eat with help from an...

When buying a pony, examine the temperament of the pony to ensure that it is calm, quiet and easy to deal with. Buy a pony that is well-proportioned and be sure to ride it first with help from an...

Budget, growth rate, and safety are all considerations to make before buying a youth saddle. Learn how to pick a youth saddle in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

Before buying an adult saddle, consider the body size of the adult. Learn tips for picking an adult saddle in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

Different features on western saddles will allow you to do various things. Learn how to pick the right western saddle for your needs in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

It's important to know the language of a saddle before buying one. Learn about the different parts of saddles in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

Using oil soap, learn how to clean and care for a horse saddle in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

Choosing a saddle is an investment that requires a lot of research. Learn what you should consider when buying a saddle in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.

Leather saddles generally fit you and the horse better, but they are expensive. Learn the differences between the synthetic and leather saddles in this free video about saddles for horseback riding.