Supplies for Saddling a Horse English Style

Series Summary

The bond between human and horse has existed for a very long time. Often, just their calming presence does wonders for the human spirit. In today's world, where many of us are disconnected to these large animals, encounters with these majestic creatures may be hard to come by. However, there are many people who still create a caring and exciting relationship with horses.

There are many different ways to ride a horse: bareback, western, and Australian. However, one type of riding stands out as the traditional equestrian style. The English saddle was developed through the growing popularity of fox hunting. Unlike the western or Australian saddles, the English saddle has no horn, and it was designed to allow the horse freedom of movement. The English saddle is used in both Olympic and equestrian competitions.

In this free video series, learn how to fit a horse with an English saddle. Our expert, Kelli LaBar, teaches you everything you need to know to saddle a horse. Learn how to halter and tie up a horse. Also, learn tips for proper grooming of a horse. Kelli shows you how to use saddle pads, and she illustrates the proper placement of the saddle on the horse. So, if you are looking to startup English riding, take some time and watch this free video series today!

Video Transcript

"Hi! I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village and I am going to show you my techniques to saddling a horse with an English saddle. So the first thing you want to do when you are getting ready to saddle your horse is of course, groom it. So the supplies that you would want to use for that are a curry comb, a stiff brush and a finishing brush. Then of course in order to saddle your horse, you are going to need an English saddle. I prefer using two types of saddle pads. I like to put a square one on first and then an English one on top of that to give your horse a little more cushion. You also will need a riser pad to ensure that your saddle sits on the proper way on the horse's back. Of course, your English saddle and then your English girth. So those are a few of the supplies that you will need to saddle your horse with an English saddle. "