Saddle Your Horse Step-by-Step

As a last step, make sure there are no wrinkles in the skin under the girth. Stand at your horse’s head facing back. Pick up one front leg by holding the pastern or low on the canon and stretch it forward. Do this for both front legs.

As a horse works you may find the girth becomes looser. Always check the girth before mounting and again after a few minutes of riding.