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Hi! I'm Kelli on behalf of Expert Village. I am going to show you my tips and techniques
to saddle your horse with a Western Saddle. So the first thing you will want to do when
saddling your horse to ride western and you are preparing to put the saddle on, is you
want to make sure you are grooming your horse. So you want to use a curry comb, a stiff brush
and a finishing brush for this. Just make sure that you remove any surface dirt and
debris as well as anything encrusted sweat or anything from your horse's back. Because
if you don't do that when you put the saddle on, it can lead to the horse getting a fungal
infection or a lot of discomfort for your horse. The next thing you will need is a western
saddle pad which is a lot different from an English saddle pad. It is a little bit bigger,
a little bit longer. It is also a little bit thicker and it gives a little bit more cushion
for the horse's back since a Western saddle is a lot heavier. Of course, you need the
Western saddle which if you notice is a lot different from an English saddle. Of course,
it has the horn here and is a little bit heavier and a little bit wider of a seat. It has a
little bit longer stirrup and of course, your western cinch which will tighten the girth
onto the horse's back so that the saddle will stay in place. So these are the supplies that
you will need to saddle your horse to ride western.