Tacking up a horse western style can be an intimidating task, especially if you are unfamiliar with horses. However, using a step-by-step approach makes the task less complicated and lessens the chances to make mistakes. Below I will outline the steps I take when tacking up my horse, Rowdy.
The first step I take when tacking up my horse is to gather all of my equipment together in one place. The equipment required includes the saddle, the cinch, and a saddle pad. The proper use of these three items determines how comfortable Rowdy and I will be during our ride.
The first item I use in the tacking process is the saddle pad. I put the saddle pad on Rowdy’s back, sliding the saddle pad up to his withers. Once the saddle pad is on,
The first step I take when tacking up my horse is to gather all of my equipment together in one place. The equipment required includes the saddle, the cinch, and a saddle pad. The proper use of these three items determines how comfortable Rowdy and I will be during our ride.
The first item I use in the tacking process is the saddle pad. I put the saddle pad on Rowdy’s back, sliding the saddle pad up to his withers. Once the saddle pad is on,