- It
is a good idea to clean your pads each time before you saddle.
- When laying the pad on the horse's back, you should
place it on the shoulders and slide it smoothly back to lay down
the hair. Bunched
hair beneath the pad and saddle will make the horse uncomfortable.
- Remember, a horse that is uncomfortable is more
likely to buck or
rear.
- Don't disturb the pad as you place the saddle on
top of it.
- When latching the cinch, always face toward the
front of the horse. A double-rigged saddle (a saddle with
two cinch straps) is not recommended for packing or mountain riding,
and is only suggested for use in roping. However, if you are using
a double-rigged saddle, be sure to adjust the rear cinch properly.
A loose or hanging cinch can be hazardous if a horse gets a hoof
entangled in it.
- When removing the saddle, everything should be put
up so that nothing is left to drag on the ground.
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