If your horse turns away when you bring out the saddle, flinches when the girth is tightened, or raises their head when you bridle, they may be trying to gently tell you something’s not quite right. These small signs often get dismissed as behaviour, but more often, they’re a quiet form of communication. Discomfort from tack is a common cause, maybe the saddle doesn’t sit quite right, the girth isn't right or the bit doesn't suit their mouth. Even if there’s no obvious pain, your horse might rem
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If your horse turns away when you bring out the saddle, flinches when the girth is tightened, or raises their head when you bridle, they may be trying to gently tell you something’s not quite right. These small signs often get dismissed as behaviour, but more often, they’re a quiet form of communication. Discomfort from tack is a common cause, maybe the saddle doesn’t sit quite right, the girth isn't right or the bit doesn't suit their mouth. Even if there’s no obvious pain, your horse might rem
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Learn the steps I take to saddle my trained horses and keep them safe and enjoyable to work around. Cheers - Clinton #ApplyTheMethod | Downunder Horsemanship
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Learn the steps I take to saddle my trained horses and keep them safe and enjoyable to work around. Cheers - Clinton #ApplyTheMethod | Downunder Horsemanship
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This is a really powerful stretch for allowing you to sit deeper into those seat bones, teaching your muscles to feel safe and long around the horse. Because we want our muscles to drape down off the horse. When they're tight and stuck, that's when we tend to grip with our knees, and we tend to get lifted up out of the saddle. But when we make our leg adductors long, supple and elastic, we can let them drape down, we can let our seat get deep into the saddle, and we can then use our core to move
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This is a really powerful stretch for allowing you to sit deeper into those seat bones, teaching your muscles to feel safe and long around the horse. Because we want our muscles to drape down off the horse. When they're tight and stuck, that's when we tend to grip with our knees, and we tend to get lifted up out of the saddle. But when we make our leg adductors long, supple and elastic, we can let them drape down, we can let our seat get deep into the saddle, and we can then use our core to move
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Legs clamping in the saddle? Your adductors (inner thighs) play a huge role in how stable and soft your seat feels — but when they’re tight, they pull your pelvis out of alignment and make your legs clamp for stability. On the other hand… if your glute med isn’t strong enough to support your pelvis, your adductors work overtime — and gripping becomes your default pattern. The fix isn’t just stretching. And it’s not just strengthening. It’s balancing both. Here’s where to start (all under 2 minut
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Legs clamping in the saddle? Your adductors (inner thighs) play a huge role in how stable and soft your seat feels — but when they’re tight, they pull your pelvis out of alignment and make your legs clamp for stability. On the other hand… if your glute med isn’t strong enough to support your pelvis, your adductors work overtime — and gripping becomes your default pattern. The fix isn’t just stretching. And it’s not just strengthening. It’s balancing both. Here’s where to start (all under 2 minut
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🚨 Your horse can’t perform at their best if they can’t breathe. That’s why cinching matters. 🚨 When tightening up: ✔️ Place your rigging in the sweet spot—just behind the elbow, away from nerves arteries. ✔️ Use the correct cinch length (like a 26 for Duchess here). ✔️ Apply smooth, even pressure—don’t yank or “split them in half.” ✔️ Give your horse a moment to relax before snugging up again. A well-fit Burns saddle means you don’t have to over-cinch to feel secure. Comfort = performance. 👉
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🚨 Your horse can’t perform at their best if they can’t breathe. That’s why cinching matters. 🚨 When tightening up: ✔️ Place your rigging in the sweet spot—just behind the elbow, away from nerves arteries. ✔️ Use the correct cinch length (like a 26 for Duchess here). ✔️ Apply smooth, even pressure—don’t yank or “split them in half.” ✔️ Give your horse a moment to relax before snugging up again. A well-fit Burns saddle means you don’t have to over-cinch to feel secure. Comfort = performance. 👉
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Your horse shouldn’t have to suffer to make a run. If your saddle is bridging, pinching, or sitting wrong — it’s not just a bad fit. It’s a liability. ➡️ Watch to learn what to check for before you ever cinch up. #BurnsSaddlery #SaddleFitMatters #PerformanceHorse | Burns Saddlery
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Your horse shouldn’t have to suffer to make a run. If your saddle is bridging, pinching, or sitting wrong — it’s not just a bad fit. It’s a liability. ➡️ Watch to learn what to check for before you ever cinch up. #BurnsSaddlery #SaddleFitMatters #PerformanceHorse | Burns Saddlery
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