{"id":11568,"date":"2021-02-03T16:34:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-03T20:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/?p=11568"},"modified":"2023-04-23T21:00:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T01:00:49","slug":"saddling-a-horse-western-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/saddling-a-horse-western-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Saddling a Horse Western Style: 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    Wondering how saddling a horse western style goes? Well, we’ve helped break it down into 10 easy steps!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Before we get into it, make sure you read about the different Horse Riding Styles<\/em><\/a> out there. This will give you a clearer understanding of where Western riding originated from, and its tack features functionalities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Groom Your Horse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    First things first, groom them horses! This is so important, and often people will look past this step or find it to be less important than others. When in fact there is a multitude of benefits in grooming your horse. Have a read on all the reasons why in our Horse Grooming write-up. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Remember, this is your moment to bond before your ride.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 2: Place Your Saddle Pad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    When were placing our saddle blanket on our horse’s back we want to make sure we give it a good shake. We also want the pretty side up and the open side back. Meaning, if we’re folding our blanket over the horse’s back we want the meeting sides of the blanket to face the rear. The reason we do this is so that when the wind blows on it, it doesn’t flip up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We also want to make sure we align it above their shoulders, and that it is even on both sides of the horse. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Comfort is key in having a good ride.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 3: Place The Saddle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The next step in saddling a horse western style is placing the saddle on top of the saddle pad. Approach the horse from it’s left side, and swing the saddle up onto its back. Ensure the saddle has the girth already buckled on the right side prior to placing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Move it gently around and find the perfect placement, make sure it is square to the pad. <\/p>\n\n\n

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    Note, a Western saddle is heavy. Be mindful of how you place it on your horses back. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Step 4: Tighten the Tie Strap & Girth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We’ve included a video for a better visual of this step of the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Remember, its very similar to tying a tie! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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