I already knew this but is probably very helpful for others! 💕

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

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Ugh, I’m guilty of putting my saddle too far forward (sadly, my old trainer TOLD me to put it there!) but once I left that barn and learned about proper saddle placement my horse started talking much longer strides! I felt soooo bad for putting my saddle in the wrong place but I’ve definitely learned my lesson!

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of people aren’t aware, I understand!

This really helped! I got a pony 3 weeks ago and I can actually tack him up, but sometimes I do these! Thanks!

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Wow that’s awesome! ❤️

@megurineluka2767

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian it’s funny you say that too far forward is one of the most common mistakes. The ones I see is correct placing but backwards and of course to far back but correct orientation but too far back

@sunnysidestables2573

Жыл бұрын

You got a three week old pony and you didn’t already know this!!!!!!!!WOW!!!!!!!!!🤯

@megurineluka2767

Жыл бұрын

@@sunnysidestables2573 lol. If the pony was three weeks old I don’t think it would be away from its mother

Over 2000 subscribers! Congratulations I know your channel is going to take off! Love your content!

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Yay!!! Thank you. I am really hoping it does! It’s a slow process 😂. Honestly, I love doing this though so whatever happens, happens. ❤️

Thank you for your videos! They r so helpful ☺️

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! :)

My trick is the girth should fit perfectly under the belly, if the girth is too far from the legs or too close to the legs then you know your saddle isn’t in the right place

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Thank you!, this is so helpful!

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

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Good explanation Shea...for the English saddle😊

Your hair is so amazing 🤩

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks girl!

But I can’t really see the saddle

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

My bad 🤪

Shae, you are great. Please be mindful of our view when you make the video. 😊

Really important short. The English saddle should have the tree point behind the withers about 2-3 fingers. Very good point!

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed! Unfortunately I was standing where no one would see what I was talking about 🫠🤯

Thank you, Im always worried ive placed the saddle wrong, but now I know I place it rigth

Ik the first one is so common with beginners! I love your horse tho

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

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Good information but it might be nicer if you got a little farther out of the camera shot so that we could see the full saddle.

Thank you. Do more of these

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

More to come!

Great explanation 👍🏼

I ride a horse that is 17.2 hands, and it is ridiculously hard to get the saddle in the right spot on his back! For a big horse, he has little to no withers so his saddle is hard to fit and hard to tell if it’s in a good spot or not. Typically I have to put my saddle a little far up so it slides back into proper position. But not super far up. Still a great tutorial for beginners who might not know how to tack up quite yet!

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That is a struggle I bet! Yes, some people just need the info ❤️

@Abby_Eq_Official

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian true! And it’s a big struggle. I can barely see over his back and typically need to readjust my saddle before getting on at least twice. 🥲

Thank you! This really help😊 hope you guys have a great day! ❤

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad it does! Thank you, you too ❤️

Kool!😲👣🐾🏇💟

The pony I ride has a really short body so I always struggle with this but luckily he doesn’t mind me rearranging it MANY times cause we can’t have an uncomfortable saddle

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

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That's interesting.

Your the best

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@modernstrikeking3855

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian 👍🏽💛

Just put it in the front and slide it back to where it settles

Love all of your tips 🤠💕🌻

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad! I hope they are helpful in some way :)

Would be nice if the saddle was actually shown on the horse and not blocked from view by a human standing in the way.

How much are the bridles usually

How do u have time to do your hair before riding? Like ur hair is huge and pretty way better than mine looks when riding.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it’s just pin and spray! Super simple and quick ❤️

"The most often mistake I see is this:" sorry... when have you seen people riding their horse's neck?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

All of the TIME. You have no idea how often I see the scapula being impeded by improper placement.

@eleonorabaldeschi2521

2 жыл бұрын

Yes...

Does anybody know why my saddle is rolling? I feel like I’m girthing my horse up tight enough but it’s still rolls. Any advice?

Same, but others who may not know will know noe❤😂🎉😊

personally, i put it on the withers then slide the saddle down to where i think it looks and feels comfortable for my horse

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That’s another method as well. But it’s still 2-3 fingers behind the scapula. It’s not a guessing game, it’s anatomy facts.

@kyleigh.seaburg

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian i definitely prefer your way better, i’ll have to take the 2-3 finger measurements from now on

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

@@kyleigh.seaburg it’s a great tool! :)

What abt a western saddle I have a western saddle so I want to know your opinion

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

I do western too. It’s similar.

Her hair XDDD IM DIEING

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

🫠

I put my saddle too far forward and then slide it into place

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

That’s another good method 😊

I just feel where the withers are

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

You have to go behind the withers and scapula. It’s about being behind the Caudal aspect!

From my observation @ 90% of riders have the saddle on the shoulder blades / scapula.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

So true!

Whar brand is this saddle im trying to buy a new one thats not to epensive for my slightly green 23 yo quarter

How do you start of with buying a saddle

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

You want to work with a saddle fitter to get the correct fit then go from there!

I was tacking up and I put my saddle right where the mane stopped so it was to far back

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah

Maybe step out of the way for better viewing when showing where the saddle is sitting? Your hair blocks like half the saddle

Your saddling from the wrong side. Sposed to saddle on the left.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

That’s completely incorrect. You should be saddling horses from both sides. If you do everything from one side how will your horse stay balanced or comfortable it’s entire life?

AND....I,m sure your hair is all curled and fluffed out while riding and caring for horses...lol...

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Yassss lol 😂

I already knew that Wait... western edition?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

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Me listening and having no idea what the skepula is

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a bone 🦴

*bro...why she look like that tho 💀*

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

💕

You should move out of the way when you explain so it's easier to see but otherwise very helpful

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

True lol

And how mount on your horse?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Mounting block

@Horsegirlsriding

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian Can you make a tutorial?

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

@@Horsegirlsriding I have a video that talks about mounting from both sides :)

What breed of horse is she

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Haflinger/Standardbred

Do western

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Okay 👍

Your hair tho

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

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Try putting your saddle on the right side next time

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Try understanding that if you only do things from one side it creates imbalance and asymmetry in horses. You NEVER want to only do things from one side.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Love, your Certified Saddle Fitter. -Shae

You are kind of blocking a full view of the horse and saddle.

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Oops

@bridget1780

2 жыл бұрын

That's ok. I don't ride any more, but I love to look at tack.

You need to stand out of the way so people can really see what you are talking about.

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Oops

Good that you show how it has to be. 👍💞

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

I can’t see your in the way sorry

@freespiritequestrian

Жыл бұрын

Argh I’m sorry!

@lename759

Жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian it’s okay. I just do western riding. Just looking at it for the heck of it

Girly that hair is ridiculous

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Girly I don’t care, I love it.

@sasha_horses4life

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian well u shouldn't it's ugly

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

@@sasha_horses4life just like you’re attitude :)

@sasha_horses4life

2 жыл бұрын

@@freespiritequestrian thats pathetic

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

@@sasha_horses4life ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I thank we all know that 😣🙄

@freespiritequestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Ummm I think you would be surprised at those who don’t.

@xjessiiveefanxmaddy5968

2 жыл бұрын

i truly doubt that

@Bridgette_equestrian

2 жыл бұрын

Some people don't OK?