Blazing Saddles

Feel the rise and descend of your green colored horse. All around you horses gallop on this fast and blurry course. Mirrors, clowns, flashing colored lights, whirling and twirling, what chaotic sights. Round and round, when does it end? Life is a journey full of trips. Some trips are cyclical like an amusement park ride who’s speed and momentum we cannot control. They are seemingly spinning out of control filled with dizzying distractions that prevent us from enjoying the ride and knowing how to…

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…

Most trainers have duties, like “riding the horses, and training them to perform desired movements and behaviors, they are also responsible for planning training exercise, breaking horses to saddle and bridle, making horses more “bomb” proof (meaning desensitizing and more relaxed around unfamiliar sounds and sights), treating minor injuries, calling a vet if needed” (The Balance). Most trainers also actually show the horses, they do this for…

Before you can saddle the horse, you must decide what type of rider you are, English or Western. English are the jumpers, racers, and dressage performers, where western riders are the barrel racers, reiners, and trail riders. I for one I am a western rider and think their saddle are so much more comfortable, but it up to you. Once you decide on the type of saddle you need to check over both the saddle and blanket for damage. If there is damage it need to be…

Saddling a Horse One of my favorite things to do to clear my head is to saddle up and go for a horseback ride. Before one goes on a ride, the horse must be saddled properly. First, it must be brushed. This step is important because if the loose hair is not removed, the horse may try to do it himself, flinging the rider to the ground. After the horse is brushed, a saddle pad is placed on the horse’s back. The placement of the pad is critical for the comfort of the horse; it should be centered on…

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…

When choosing the right bit for your horse, you must first decide what type of bit would work the best, either curb or snaffle bit. A snaffle bit is usually made of two rings and a piece of material that goes through the horse mouth. The size and shape of rings can widely vary, as well as the material that makes up the mouth piece. A snaffle bit achieves direct pressure on the horse mouth because when you pull on the reins, the snaffle bit , put the amount of pressure you are pulling with on to…

If two horses were standing next to each other and were completely identical, except for a tiny white marking on one horse’s side, you would likely make the assumption that they were worth similar amounts of money. However, this is typically not the case in the Paint Horse industry. Due to rules put into place by the American Paint Horse Association, or APHA, only two square inches of white coloring can change the value of a horse dramatically. Solid Paint Breds, or horses that do not have two…

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…

combination of show jumping, cross country jumping, and dressage. The rider and their horse compete in each of the three events, and whoever has the smallest number of penalties at the end of the three rounds is the winner. English racing uses an English saddle with very short stirrups and is the fastest horse event. Like the name suggests, it is a race against all of the other competitors.…