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Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates the steps for saddling a horse in the English style, including how to prepare the horse and how to adjust the saddle, in this free online video about horseback riding.
There are 15 videos in this series:

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains the supplies needed for saddling a horse in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates how to place the halter on your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates how to tie up your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates curry your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates use a stiff brush on your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates use a finishing brush on your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains the parts of an English saddle in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains how to use saddle pads in this free online video about saddling a horse in the English style.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates how to properly place saddle pads on your horse before saddling it in the English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates how to properly place an English saddle on your horse in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains how to use riser pads in this free online video about saddling a horse in the English style.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider demonstrates how to properly hook the girth of an English saddle in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains how tightly to hook the girth of an English saddle in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider explains how to adjust the stirrups on an English saddle in this free online video about horseback riding.

Watch as a seasoned horseback rider provides important safety information to consider while saddling your horse English style in this free online video about horseback riding.

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!
Kelli LaBar Kelli LaBar is a practicing aesthetician and makeup artist in Wilmington, N.C. She graduated from Miller-Motte Technical College as a certified aesthetician, and she currently works as the store manager and a makeup artist for Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc. in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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