How to Fit Horses with English Saddles : How to Hook the Girth of an English Saddle

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.

Expert: Kelli LaBar
Bio: Kelli LaBar is a practicing aesthetician and makeup artist in Wilmington, N.C.
Filmmaker: Reel Media LLC

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• english
• saddle
• horse
• free
• video
• horseback
• riding
• equestrian

[kazziejazzie08]

i dont know why this chick walked like 10ft away from the horse, your supposed to walk very close to them, and put your hand on their rump so they know where you are. this woman has a more likely chance of getting kicked if she keeps doing what shes doing.

[barnbums123]

your supposed to walk close to the orses butt and put your hand on her butt so they know your their

[akilahisthebest]

@XChocolateRainXx I agree, i run behind my horse with chaff bags wave them about when shes eating. i walk behind her i jump and scream, so when my younger siblings ride she wont get startled, ive known her for a long time and we have a bond. the rule dont walk behind a horse is mainly for riding school because they dont want injuries and also to people who havent known a horse for long :)

[XChocolateRainXx]

Okay, poeple, yes YOU CAN walk close to the horse when behind him. Horses can only see like, four feet in front and behind them. So, of you walk far away they cannot either see you or have the range to kick you. Thats what my INSTRUCTOR said. It doesnt matter!! In fact, if the horse is skittish you might have to walk farther away

[jbaumun]

Re: powerinknowing - Salient point !

[powerinknowing]

I also do not like the way she walks behind a horse. I learned from an instructor at such a young age to stay close, touch and talk. Give the horse a chance for success. This woman is not one to take advice from.

Walking in a semi-circle around hindquarters is so dangerous. The power of the kick at the full extension of their hind limbs is THE place I would never want to be. Watch the vid of the dumb guy clapping his hands behind the draft horse. I'll call that Exhibit A.

[yorkiefunxoxo]

@kazziejazzie08 ur right but ters is three ways to walk around a horse

1) put ur hand on the rump

2) walk in a semi circle shape

3) walk close to them so if they do kick they can get power so it just feels like a nug

and horses legs can only extend so far so if u r far enough away they can't kick u

[douglasstation]

That is not the correct way to walk behind the horse. Do not face the rear when reaching for the girth, stand facing forward so you can watch the horse's expression and so if he kicks at a fly, you don't get a hoof in the face or head. Do not tighten the girth loosely as she says. If the horse moves suddenly the saddle could go under his belly=wreck possibly. Make it snug and then walk a few steps and tighten.

[brattycowgirl51]

some 1 doesnt no how to walk behind a horse

[aridxxluv]

@jupitarlove ok :)

[jupitarlove]

@aridxxluv that was four months ago and posted by my friend who thinks she know s everything. sorry. But yes i know this, and she know knows this too. but thanks tho! :)

[aridxxluv]

@jupitarlove um mate her way is a good way to use if your working with an unknown horse or an un-trust worthy horse and also in those 2 seconds and horse can freak out and kick out while your walking behind them it can happen to anyone and any horse even if there known not to kick