Saddle

About 2,000 years ago the Sarmatians designed the first part of the saddle, the tree, which is known as the base. The saddle was designed to give comfort and support to the rider and the horse. While riding a horse, one of the most important parts is the saddle, that's why it is important to have a well made saddle. First it all starts with the cutting of the pieces, which is crucial. “We use a right and left hide that has been gauged for the same thickness. Each part of the saddle has a specific place on the hide it needs to be cut out of to ensure balance and consistency of the saddle; the rigging out of the same place and direction on each hide, the skirts, jockeys, swells, and so on.” (Frecker's Saddlery). After cutting the pieces begin…

How to Saddle a Horse Introduction: To saddle a horse, it takes a lot of little instructions. Be aware of your surroundings at all times to ensure your safety and follow these steps in order. Caution! Horses are animals that can cause severe accidents resulting in broken limbs or even death. Be cautious when dealing with them. Step 1: Preparation 1 Ensure your horse is properly tied with a halter and lead rope. 2 Make sure all debris and dirt is brushed off to make the horse more comfortable…

How to saddle a horse A lot of the times little girls always want a pony. They seem like such fun when they are only a thought at the back of their mind. They want what they see in the movies. The pretty horses who are always well behaved and simple to work with, but they are far from easy to work with. One of the first things that need to be done, is catch said horse. Sometimes this can be very easy, and sometimes it’s the hardest part of the job. Once the animal is caught take your lead rope…

Blazing Saddles is a comical film directed by Mel Brooks in 1974. Mel Brooks was a well known and loved actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Brooks, in the process of making this film was faced with many obstacles that he had to overcome in order to make this film a success. In the process of making this film Warner Bros executives had many dislikes about the film. According to The Daily Beast, Bart explained that they wanted him to “Lose the fart scene, cut out any racial and ethnic jokes, edit…

In the satirical film Blazing Saddles directed by Mel Brooks in 1974 his main objective was to poke fun at the genre of western films. Mel Brooks is famous for producing many other satirical films but Blazing Saddles is considered one of the most comical movies of all time. Every western film contains the same three elements which are a sheriff, gunslinger and a villain. With these elements in mind Mel Brooks decided to add a more modern twist to a western film and that twist was racism. Mel…

Based on the information Southbound seems like a better choice for a challenging trip, as well as a break from society. Riding the trail would, of course, require a horse, not just one horse, but two. There are no restrictions for what breed of horse an intrepid rider can bring but the Pacific Crest Trail Association suggests that it is a strong, and a surefooted horse who is, most importantly, experienced on the trail. This would mean taking the horse on test trips and exposing them to all…

lift my own tiny saddle up to the back of my animal, I was saddling by myself. These days in the time that I set aside to ride, I don’t even think about the act of saddling, I could almost finish the act blindfolded. In my realization that not all people know how to saddle a horse and if they have an idea it may not be the proper way, I decided to share my knowledge in this area with others. My mom was the one to teach me and I will be the one to teach you. The beginning of the saddling…

once and he had found this rock that was the letter H and it was on top of another rock; Pops thought that was cool because his middle initial starts with a H which stands for Howard. On these trail rides, he has taken the most beautiful pictures of the sunset on top of a hill and said he was amazed by how pretty it looked and how relaxing it was to sit on top of the hill and look out. “She absolutely completely turned around but when she did I fell off” (15:00). Pops was riding along side with…

The canter at the beginning of the rundown progresses into a fully extended gallop and finally the rider will sit down in his seat. Sitting down in his seat is for the horse to feel his weight distribution change and so that the rider can remain seated. When the horse stops in the slide it is abrupt ,so the rider sits hard in the saddle so he can remain balanced. The horse sits on his haunches and digs into the ground using his front feet to draw himself forward. While sliding, the horse should…

To me horseback riding is the best sport ever. With horseback riding you can do a bunch of competitions with your horse. You can participate in Barrel Racing, Show Jumping, Pole Bending, Dressage and a whole lot more. There are also different types of saddles for riding such as Westren and English. Both types of saddles are designed for certain styles, sports, and disciplines. My favorite thing about horseback riding is that it gives you an opportunity to bond with your horse, and mother nature.…