WILL MY NEW SADDLE FIT? LET’S FIND OUT!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- Hey Horse Lovers! Today I will be opening my brand new Dressage Saddle from Black Country. I ordered this saddle a few weeks ago on trial and I am eager to see if the saddle is going to fit Jiminey and Myself. I am a Certified Saddle Fitter and I do professional fittings as well. In this video I'm going to show you my complete introductory saddle fitting process. We are going to do tracings, posture evaluation, palpation, static evaluation, and under saddle fitting too. This video is going to be educational and packed full of Saddle Fitting information. There is SO much more to share, but I wanted to start by showing you the basics when evaluating a proper or ill-fitting saddle. The BIG question is if this saddle is going to WORK for us or NOT? IF YOU ENJOY MY CONTENT SUBSCRIBE!
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This is so informational! If you could do a western saddle fitting video that would be amazing! But still loves this vid!
Eventually yes 🙌
Wow, love watching someone who puts their heart and soul into their daily life. Very smart young lady❤
I am SOOOOOOO excited to watch this that when I saw that you posted I screamed so loud that I am pretty sure my parents just woke up😂
So many positive comments as always. I started watching you when you were at 19,xxx k subscribers and I’m so excited for you to hit 100k and get your little you tube plaque they award you tubers that hit 100k subscribers. Such an awesome accomplishment that will be. You are so deserving of it. Out of all the you tubers I follow, you and Sandi Brock are my 2 favorites. You both put out real, honest content wether good or bad, happy or sad the both of you are not afraid to show the life of horse and sheep ownership. So keep it up, your doing an amazing job!
Thank you SO MUCH!!! I truly appreciate all of your support and encouragement. 💖
This was really interesting. I had no idea about the fitting process. You are so knowledgeable. Thank goodness for your channel. ❤
Shae you are almost at 100k!! So you hit 100k and Belle delivers, that would be perfect! Thank you for posting, I noticed you are posting a bit more and I LOVE it. 🐎
Saddle fitting is an education in itself. I imagine many feel uncomfortable with a certain style and fit and if its bothersome for the person, it may in turn not be good for the horse either. Its a balancing act 🤹
Fascinating Shae! 🎠
haha in the backround mushu was like what the heck are you doing without me! you really lucked out with him espically sight unseen
Very insightful info. And you could definitely see the your leg was placed more forward than normal , causing a change in your overall body position, thankyou for all the great educational tips to help even the most experienced horseman learn more😊
I just love all your lessons to us. I constantly find out what I don’t know. Thank you so much. You are a dedicated teacher.
I'm so glad! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge about fitting saddles to us! ❤
❣💯 I "learned something from the video," that is, how much I don't know about saddle fitting and confirmation of what an awesome videographer-producer you are. The ergonomics of a good fit are so conducive to preventing spine soreness; as you say, most place their saddles up to close over the withers, but you also don't want to be so far back over the lumbar region.
Yay Shae! Your heart horse was watching you closely from his left eye as you started your presentation. What a great vigilant model Jiminy is! He trusts you implicitly and wants to make sure you're doing it right, lol! You have so many talents, I don't know where to start, including your affinity for the performing arts. You're ramping up, girl, at 92K, told you 😀
Thank you! Yes you were right! It’s crazy how it’s growing. Saddle fitting is so complex, and detailed. It’s an art form to say the least lol.
@@freespiritequestrian There are so many "expert" horse women contributing to your channel. My hope is that you and Kyle are your own moderators and keep it in your family. You handle your business model so well, you don't need back-seat drivers, so to speak. Imho, yay Shea, you are the best American channel, so why change! The horse-rescue in Texas does a great job running her own channel. She's a detailist like you with a supporting hubby and a team of her Board of Directors, three horsewomen, for her non-profit. Just saying thank you big time for keeping up the pace and being a "high inner vibrations" driver type of personality with presence of mind and elan, woo hoo!
You are the All-Star American equestrian. It's because of your "inner vibrations."
Happy Easter, Shae I can’t wait to see bells baby. I might have the same birthday as the foal❤
I ❤️ Jiminey! What a handsome boy!
thats crazy, my mother in law bought me the same exact boots, they are SO great!
You are AMAZING, WOW!!!
♡ from Vermont 🌲🌲🌲🌻🌲🌲🌲
Very interesting didn't realize there was so much to it
I am watching this video on the 10th April and I want to say happy birthday to Kyle.
Btw I love ur videos
Thank you!
The fit , size ", comfort and performance within
The natural gaits
Wow ! What a process
To fit a horse saddle
Properly !
If the measurements are
Taken properly like you
Demonstrated , you still don't know until you try
Out the saddle.
And when you tried the
Saddle out and it doesn't
Fit the way you want it to
Where does one go from
There ? Will there be a part to saddle instruction
Can't wait to see how one deals with this saddle fitting
Process . 🐴 thanks Shae,
And jiminey you were such
A good boy through this
Insturction 💝
Yes so much is involved!
Thank you. That was fascinating!
Happy Easter shae🎉! I Love your videos and your horses are amazing❤
Thank you! You too!
Awesome boots❤❤❤
Hope everything goes well.
I love when you post daily
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Your great !Jimminy will love it that looks sooo memory kinda
Mushu is cool I've never seen a gypsy in that color. He's so pretty and now he's in a great home 😊..
He’s awesome!
Great job👍
Thank you for this video. I learned so much.
Ohhh I love your videos Shae, true quality content!!
I would personally love to see a 'what I eat in a day' or week..I know its not horsey but you seem so full of energy! I want to know your secret! Other than passion, dedication and self discipline 😂🌻🌻🌻
It was helpful because it reminded me that I haven’t done a proper not saddle pad fitting on my horse with his saddle yet I’ve only had him for almost three months so it’s it that bad and I had him I a 36 inch girth because my mare was that size and I don’t have enough spare money to buy a new one so I got a 34 for Easter I’m going to fit properly to him like always and we are going on the first trail ride so I want him to be comfortable even though I only have a barrel saddle my trail saddle is retired it’s like 30 something years old and the stirrups are a bit off and I don’t want to ride in it and end up with him getting spooky again the first trail ride I don’t know how he will act so I’m going to use my normal saddle
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Is it okay if we can get more updates on belle please I also wanted to say that I really like how all your videos are educational
Excellent 🐴🐎🐎❤
What type of boots are those?? I love them!!
Ariat!
May I ask why you're not a fan of boots?
Great video it was so educational
I hope Belle is doing well ❤️
They heat up the leg to much and in return the horse is more likely to be injured.
@@freespiritequestrian thank you for your explanation ❤️
I need for you to do my two for a fitting. My shark fin Palamino is near impossible to fit.
I offer fittings :)
@@freespiritequestrian I have two saddle fitters but neither of them did tracings and I have bought several saddles.
FIRST❤! Love the videos
What saddle fitting course did you take? If you don’t mind me asking. I’d like to look into it.
The Saddle Guy’s Course
How long of a course is that? Is that something you can do online or did you have to go to a technical school or how did you go about getting your degree?
Does each horse have its own saddle or can 2 or more horses share the same saddle? How does one keep from getting confused with sharing same saddle??❤
...if we carefully keep record of measures and fittings between horses ?
Is your flexible measuring tool a a bendable quilt ruler ?
It’s similar
Big boy handsome guy
So if it’s not fitting you do you return it for a full refund?
Yes.
One day can you do a live
One day yes :)
Ok ty
Wait. Are you returning the saddle for a different size? In all the time I have watched you, this never even crossed my mind that the wrong saddle can hurt the horse.
Oh yes saddle fit is so important! It’s not just the size it’s the whole style of the saddle for me in this Case.
@@freespiritequestrian that sounds good. Sorry. I did not understand. Don’t forget to show us the next one.
Do they make it with a different flap or no flap?
All saddles have a flap, I just need an extra short one lol
One of the Firsttt
Why don’t you do a saddle fit for a western saddle?
Because I don’t have a western fitting lined up for myself right now. I will when I do.
FIRST COMMENT!!
Hi! I want to see an update on Belle. I hope she is doing very well and have a very smooth birth. So if you can please do thanks!
She’s good 😊, there aren’t any updates right now. I’m going to do Spa day video sometime soon!
@@freespiritequestrian that’s cool!
The horse looks unconvinced.
Cant wait to see more of belle
Same❤ she is such a beautiful mare😊
I love watching you so much!! 😊 I love to see the horse auctions, and how your horses are doing! I feel like I've gained so much more important knowledge about horses, which I love also, and now saddles too! You're so inspiring and amazing to me, thank you for being so genuine, knowledgable, and kind, and sharing those blessings with us all! can't wait for more content! ❤
Thank you so much!!
I love your ride
@@freespiritequestrian Thank you so much! PLEASE do a fit on Western saddle as well?
Great video Shae. Thank you so much for educating us on saddle fitting, which I knew little of, but now have more understanding about how crucial saddle fitting is.
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Glad it was helpful!
Nicely done Shae, the more horse owners or future horse owners learn all the better for the horse's.I am 63 now and we had horse's when I was growing up and now I cringe at what " we did not know and how much that impacted the quality of life our horse's had. 😢 They were not abused at all, but dad was old school and I don't need to explain that.
"Saddle fitting 101" - LOVED IT! Thanks, Shae, for sharing all your valuable equestrian knowledge with us. My first/only horse (my heart horse) had the white markings on him of prior owner(s)' poor saddle fittings when I purchased him. Felt bad for him so I always wanted to buy a saddle from a certified saddle fitter. Meanwhile I bought a good saddle and a great wool saddle pad (like the highly rated 5-Star saddle pads) that made it comfortable for both him and me. Unfortunately, due to extenuating circumstances outside my control, I had to sell him. (I was devastated.) My circumstances still won't allow for a horse. So I live vicariously through you. And this is why your YT channel means SO MUCH to all of us horse lovers. Hope your channel keeps growing! You are fabulous.
This was very helpful! Thank you! ❤
Happy Easter Shae, Kyle and animal family. 👋🏻🧑🦳😊🙏🏻✝️, 🐇🐣
Love this video! I am lucky to have a saddle fitting expert only a couple miles from me. She also makes custom made saddles! I agree that the saddle MUST fit both horse and rider and I saw just what you meant in your position. Thanks for sharing!
That’s amazing!
I love all of your videos and thank you for your amazing content videos and I love your bright lip stick
It's amazing how J.C. stands so still! Loved him blowing out and releasing any tension. He's so good for you. This video is so educational. Thank you❣️
I truly admire your knowledge and your compelling ability as an instructor. You and the horses are great to watch. (Mushu is a riot, such a silly happy boy, and Jiminey was so good during his fitting) I've learned so much from your videos, and enjoy them immensely. You and the sweet horses are a pleasure to watch. Thanks for all you do.
You are so kind! Thank you 😊 💖🐴
My horses birthday is in May too!!!! It’s my first horse and my heart horse! It is a Appaloosa too lol! May 6th! 😂😂❤❤🎉🎉”YaY sPrInG”!!😂😂🎉🎉❤❤
so interesting! i'm not even really an equestrian (still a horse lover) but there's just so much to learn about riding and taking proper care of a horse and i find it all so interesting! i would totally trust your judgement if i were ever lucky enough to board or ride with you. also, i'm obsessed with jiminey's ears. happy easter to everyone at free spirit!
Same here. 😊
Happy Easter!
Love your vids😍❤️
Me to I love her I have a horse to
I am so happy that I get to learn saddle fitting from an experienced equestrian. Thank you for the video!
Thanks for all the info. A lot more thought goes into getting the correct saddle then I imagined.
I have a friend that is a saddle fitter. This video gives me an idea of what she does. I don't have horses of my own anymore but still interested in learning.
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Congratulations on the almost 100,000 subscribers! 🎉 I remember when I found you and there were only 3,000 I think. Your videos make me so happy and I always look forward to seeing you, Kyle, all the animals and the adventures.
Thank you so much!!
Great video. When you said you feel restricted in your trot i felt that. Because Thursday my trainer put a saddle on a horse i am uncomfortable riding (im very tall and the horse is like 14.8 hh so i feel like im throwing him off balance) the saddle that she put on was WAYYYY too small for me and my legs were just flinging around and i could not post the trot so sitting was more comfortable. I told her the saddle feels too small for me and she said nooo we dont need saddles that big this saddle is just fine. (Spoiler it is not. My legs were in the right position but my thighs were touching the bottom of the pommel it was an endurance saddle) and she asked me in a mean way why i was not posting and i said idk. But the day before that i fell with my motorbike and hurt my leg where i was supposed to bee squeezing and the stirrup buckle was on the same spot i was hurt. So that was not a good lesson
So sorry!
Do those boots have a zipper in the back? Is his mane really that red? He looks so happy. Your trot did look restricted 🙁
Yes they do and yes it’s that red! He’s my baby ❤️
If you don't mind sharing, what school did you attend and was it online? I really want to become a saddle fitter and I am looking for the best route for me to take. Any advice?
I went through Mike Scott’s program.
Okay, thank you for sharing.
You are so inspiring Shae I enjoy your videos very much, I was also wondering how Belle is doing.
Sooo...what do you do when you find a saddle does not fit you? Are you stuck with it?
Return it and try a different one. It’s a trial saddle.
Thank you for such an informative video and the amount of learning and craft goes into Saddle Fitting. If something feels wrong then its always best to get it checked. One day of missed riding will never hurt but a poor saddle with constant riding will. Get the professionals in 😊
That was very good. So helpful. So important. Thanks again. Meredith. From. Mt Shasta.
A great informational video on saddle fitting and the word usage 101 for viewers. Advocating to find a professional/licensed saddle fitter is extremely important. Do you have any advice for viewers to search for a professional in their area? You’re right though when you say you feel different when trotting because it’s noticeable that you don’t look comfortable. Truly enjoyed the video and thank you for sharing! Oh btw, nice boots! 🤭🌻💕
Thank you! Honestly it’s hard to say. I recommend finding an independent saddle fitter in your area. Usually word of mount and asking around is best. I was not comfortable at the trot at all. But I did love the saddle from a general standpoint just not for myself haha. 💖
And yes I LOVE the boots 😉
You are so knowledgeable! This was awesome to watch. Great video!
Good job teaching about saddle fitting. I appreciate your effort and demonstration. Thanks!
I have the same saddle. Had to get a 16'5 also found my legs a bit cramped so changed to 17.
Also got 6 pairs of Ariat boots, only boots I can wear from 4 am till late at night.
But used to Isabelle's LOVE THEM ESPECIALLY because you put in pads etc, also love them because you can get cair or flock. Prefer Cair.
Really interesting & informative! Thank you!
my 1/4 Percheron 1/4 TB 1/2 Dutch Warmblood is an XWBlack Country saddles set you back-I had a Celeste-so wide-Dislike the chair seat
Awesome video, I had no idea that there was that much that went into the fitting process, is the process about the same for western saddles?? Thanks for all the the information!!😊
I've just started watching your videos. Loving all of them so far. Thankyou for the informative video. I find I have the same problem with dressage saddles as I'm only 5'3
This was very interesting! And I agree with you, the saddle was kind of making you fall further back, like in a rocking chair. Looked kind of comfortable, but also unhealthy in the long run.
Love your videos Shae ❤️ I’ve learned so much these past few weeks I’ve found your channel. My whole demeanor has changed on the ground and in the saddle, even my trainer took a noticed haha! Your videos are so knowledgeable. Thank you so much for the amount of work you put into your videos and horses, I appreciate your channel so much ♥️😊🥰
Thanks for sharing your knowledge Shea! What are your thoughts on adjustable gullet saddles? I am thinking of getting one for my young horse since she’ll be growing and changing so much
This was very interesting. 👍😊
Great Video> I definitely need a professional saddle fitter for my horses. Where can I find one in my area of Tryon, NC. Thanks so much!
Can you please do a video on how to become a saddle fitter? What classes do you need and where can you go to become a certified saddle fitter?
In an earlier post you mentioned that you were thinking of selling one or two.of your horses this year. Do have any idea which ones? Interesting learning about saddle fitting. I was only vaguely aware of it as a thing.
My kid loves horses🐎 so much she will not stop talking about them but I know someone who has horses but she never goes over there and when I say hey if u go to the barn pls by my place to get kid and she is like I am not going over there to day but she does and she makes up stuff so she can't take my kid to the barn
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my parents know i watch you and when you said south Carolina they turned their heads and were confused because we live there
Such an educational video! Most vlogs out there are of riders having their horses fitted so its really nice to see a saddle fitters perspective 😊❤
Glad you liked it!!
Hysterical Mushu! When Mushu sticks out that upper lip his fancy swirl mustache sticks out!!! He is without a doubt the horse with "silly" in his blood lines. He would have a great career as a circus horse doing a comedy act. I wish I had the skills you worked so hard to get. I used a plaster of paris mould to fit my horse with a new custom saddle 50 yrs ago. He was a good sport and I was able to get accurate interior measurements. It fit but I wish I had your advice. Who was it in the other paddock that tossed their head when you and Jiminy passed each circuit?
He is full of it haha! That was Jafar lol
Awesome tutorial!! If I only had a horse lolll 🙄 it’s been years since I had my horse …keep up the Grrrrrrrrrr8 content great ambassador @
& horsewoman 🐴🏆
love your videos
So happy you tell us all about saddle fitting and how important it really is! I have seen so many keep and use saddles and other tack just on appearance.
These videos help so much! I wish to become a vet and a farm owner!
Can you do a video on how to like get the right bridle for a horse And make it fit perfectly