Saddle Your Horse Step-by-Step

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide

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.

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• Groom With Your Horse Safely Tied
• Position the Blanket or Pad
• Lift the Saddle On
• Check Both Sides of the Saddle
• Fasten Cinch or Girth
• Do Up the Girth Buckles or Cinch Straps
• Help the Saddle Settle and Remove Wrinkles

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