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How To Put on a Western Saddle

In this video, we’ll demonstrate how to tack a horse up using a Western saddle, from placing the blanket correctly to attaching all the straps.

Discover an easy way to measure your horse’s feed and hay rations by weight, so your horse gets the calories, vitamins, and minerals he needs.

Review these saddle-cleaning steps—which are the same for both English and Western saddles—to prevent your leather from breaking down.

Discover which horse breeds have the temperament, size, and trainability to be ideal mounts for novice riders and first-time owners.

Take the guesswork out of pulling rubber bell boots on and off your horse’s hooves with this helpful how-to video.

Review the steps you should take before, during, and after the fly spray process, so you can provide your horse with effective relief.

Learn how to tie a simple and commonly used quick-release knot so you can tie your horse to a post or other immovable object safely.

From rinsing to shampooing to detangling, here are common steps you’ll want to follow when giving a horse a bath.

Learn how to pack a horse’s hoof with a pain-relieving product like Magic Cushion, regardless of whether he’s shod or barefoot.

Watch how to turn out and catch a horse properly, so you can feel confident in your horse handling skills.