Some Common Sense Saddle Tips 

"I make a real point to get the horn towards the front and the cantle towards the back." What a legend.

“Why are we here?…..It doesn’t matter.” OMG- you’re the greatest man ever. ❤

I knew this was going to be a good lesson when Pat said, "First thing is you don't want a saddle that leaks..." Very good video, guys, and thanks for taking the time.

Sir, aside from the volumes of information you have and you share so generously, the one single thing that you exhibit that keeps me coming back to hot videos is… you are real. You are who you are. That’s rare so days. Thank you!

Never knew I’d find the king of one liners in a saddling video… but here we are… you sir just unseated my drill sergeant as the king of one liners 😂

As a person wanting to learn more about how to work with animals more, I truly appreciate your demeanor with the horses. As you said, I am in no rush. To me, it is about gaining their trust and never breaking that trust.

His love of horses and the Responsibility of caring for them, really comes through this video. Properly train, a rider can become a horse’ best friend.

That’s keen saddling. Y’all had me at “saddling with politeness”.

I find watching Pat and Deb's videos strangely comforting and enjoyable. I love Pat's dry humor and expressions. I own horses and always discover something new every day I'm around them. Thanks to Pat for showing me different ways to do things and for sharing his experience and wisdom.

I love the Californio way, I find myself always in a hurry when it comes to catching, saddling and getting going. Your horses are friends and coworkers. As stockmen we should all take a little more time for our equine partners. We’re not much without them. Thanks Deb and Pat for all the insight.

You don't learn all this in one day, thank you for sharing your knowledge

Wool is the way to go on your saddle blankets specially if they are made of virgin communist lamb 🤣🤣😂😂🤣

Having started with horse ownership in my mid 60s, and knowing nothing, I would have loved to have had this video back then. Full of wit and wisdom. I would be a much better horseman if I had trained under Pat. My horse would have benefited as well. Great video!

I just love listening to Mr. Puckett. These videos are great. Especially love his commentary on the Code of the West

“I am not a saddle maker but I can read” 😂 lol

Great video, from start to finish... Thanks Pat and Deb... I particularly like the comments about how the hobble work their way up a horses legs as you grow older..

You’re killin’ me! ‘We’re pretty much done talking..’ 😂😂

Wish I would’ve seen this video sooner. Could have saved myself a lot of money

Your dry humor is refreshing! I hear your bride in the background laughing. Keep it up you two- wonderful videos and so much knowledge!

This is the best saddle fit demonstration I've seen,Thank You for posting 🤎

You remind me of my Pa. They don't make people like you anymore. May your journies in that saddle be blessed and never wasted. Happy trails to you.

This man is a true gem

My kind of man straight forward and real

Great video it feels like I’m sitting on a bucket having a talk with you guys

I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you both for taking the time to educate us. I really enjoy the videos.

You and Deb are special people. I am learning so much since I wasn't raised in cattle work or around horses.

Hi from Dublin in Ireland - just found your videos and love them. Love your easy manner and respect for your animals. Bravo :)

I’m glad to see somebody else liking thoroughbreds!

I agree about pads and cinches. I could never afford more than one good saddle. I did use felt pads with good and sometimes even cheap blankets. I was able to build to the horse with them. The only thing I wish my saddle had different that it had a rear cinch. It works but - I still wish it did. I bought it used in Montana 30 years ago. My health don’t allow me to ride now. So I doubt I change it now. Love your videos - thanks for the ride along. Would have loved to ride the outside circle with you. Ralph from Alabama

in my remaining years I wish I could hang out with Pat.

Da Beans concurs. Perfect info, for experienced folks, and those just starting out. The why's...the how comes and the what if's all addressed.

Here in Northern Michigan we dont live on the flat either. Guess I will have to try the longer hoof front and back to keep level. LOL Scary to think someone that lives on the Flat might not know that was a joke. Flat landers we call them. Thank you for the great info once again.

Love the demonstration ,and your sense of humor . Great video !

Thank you , very informative and interesting , Dave JONES, Scottsdale, Az.

Great information. Its been alot of years since getting a saddle and finding all kinds of information but its all different. Your chat makes more sense to me and what i have done/used over the years.

I really appreciated this lesson on using one saddle for multiple back types. My horses are all different. I have always wanted a Wade tree but I need a narrow seat. Tough to find without a custom order. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.

There’s some amazing advice on this video. I’ll be watching it three times.

I hope after a few more birthdays your memory is still sharp. You don't want to forget which side of the horse you trimmed shorter, and come home on the wrong side of the mountain, you may roll all the way down! LOL!

I love the information in your videos as it's very good and helpful for all levels of folks, but the commentary is why I keep watching. You're hilarious!

Good stuff. I learned early about standing at the shoulder, multiple cinch pulls, untracking, pads up in the gullet, and how to hand the latigo. Never rode a rough out. Like the 5/8 rigging as well for the same reasons. Haven't rode much in flat country. Blessings, Amigo.

Thank you Pat, a bit late on the video nonetheless helpful! Thank you again, all the way from Australia. Hope you both are well.

Great video. I feel like I am watching my Dad. Priceless

I love the idea of the cinch strap over the back skirting to keep the back cinch in place on a mule. Most excellent.

You Are NOT a SaddleMaker BUT a Vry Smart Man.Thank You.Ct.

Mr. Puckett, thank you for the video and all you do to educate riders. I am from Poland in Europe and love the western style of riding. I watch all your videos and learn from you all the time. Any chance you could do a video on learning how to side pass? My horse is green and I am even greener. Where can I buy these saddles? Can you share the contact information for the maker? Emilia.

I learn so much for listening to a real cowboy than anyone other horse person. Thanks, also bonus, you are funny. Love your audio girl too Thanks Maria CT.

Great reminder... I always, almost with out exception try and saddle my horses with the horn to the front and the cantle to rear....😉 PS , they do make great dog beds....

Great advice, did laugh about plastic saddle. Being disabled I really struggle to lift my leather heavy one. So Thanks for tips.

I bet there's some Irish in you! deadpan, non nonsense and hilarious at the same time. Love it. Hope you enjoy your grand kids as much as your horses:-)

I use a pad that takes flexible shims to do what you are doing. Same concept though, you can pad up but you can't widen your tree on the fly on western saddles. I have seen some Australian stock saddles that you can adjust the tree width and angles to fit just about any horse. That fellow that rode 6,000+ miles from Mongolia to Hungary (back around 2014-ish I think) had an adjustable one like that. Anyway I about died laughing on your shoeing comment on how you shoe your horses to keep them level on the hills. Sometimes when you are talking just regular like that I wonder how many people catch the deadpan humor. I had to stop and rewind I was laughing so hard I couldn't hear what you said next the first time through. Keep up the great videos!

Too all who end up on Pat’s video’s, I want you to know this is a old real “Cowboy Horseman”! My father was and we pushed cattle on horse back in Colorado growing up on 3000 acer’s and I have seen all kinds of recks. Everything Pat says about saddling with breast collar, back cinch is crucial to safety to not only to you but your horse. We road with the same saddles all of my life and still do today but the padding and positioning is key when saddling. I know now days the video’s I see with other horsemen they tend to cater to someone who just rides their horses on trails and their experience is just fine for those types of occasions. But if you use your horse for roping, pushing cattle or just to be the best at horsemanship, Pat knows what he is talking about. His comment in this video of how he shoes his horse to handle turning his horse on a slop/mountain terrain is invaluable and not really taught. I look for those comments in his video’s to learn new tips and trick. So like and subscribe so Pat and team can continue to do more for the Equine industry so it does not become a lost art!

Pat & Deb, Thanks. I’ve a very nice rough out saddle made for me 12 yrs ago sitting in the kitchen ridden mebbe half a dozen times bc it was too sticky for me. Tried sandpaper to no avail. Looking forward to oiling it. Muchas!

Outstanding, thank you.

Thank you sir for the great information.

Great video Mr Pat. Very informative and funny. Horn to the front. Cantel to the rear. LoL

I'd love to sit around a campfire or anywhere and just talk to him. He's so smart and so funny. I bet he has some great stories to tell.

Thank you for great words of wisdom.

Common sense is right. I love using simple act of observation. You can see in the video the saddles sit well & are going to stay put. Good, practical advice- keepin' the subject simple. And you made me laugh. Keep educatin' the world! :)

Thank you sir for passing on this knowledge.

What a great video! Your videos are so down to earth and have so much good information.

Ok. This very interesting,, I have to say! I just ordered my new saddle and other than my rig placement and my horn it would be the same. I’ve gone with the flatter horn and you are right, it can make your wrist bone sore. I’ve just had a few dallies pop off in the wet or with a jumpy animal. plus a few coils trying to run up my arm when those animals jump when using an angled horn. Each to his own though, that’s why they’re called custom built.

Love ya pat , shout outs from Burlington Ontario canada

Hi Pat. Appeciate the video. It appears you and I are in agreement on the points in this video. Makes me think good cowboy understanding can be universal with a good instructor. (I am in the middle of frost bitten Alberta.) My dad taught me. I believe you and him would have gotten along very well.

Thank you for making these videos. I've learned a bunch from you.

Brilliantly explained, thanks from Wales UK.

Hi Folks , really enjoyed your video , Lots of people out there are learning by leaps and bounds from you guys. Thanks again. Watching from Central Coast California 🐂

Only thing i would change, is to lift up the pads up on the withers, to get pressure off the withers and the mane. Good video

I learned a lot from this video. Thank you!

It's not sheepskin... It's communism. First video we watched and it's informational yet comedic. Love your candid, dry, sense of humor!

Wow! I went to buy a saddle pad at Tractor Supply and it was over $100! I will not be making it a dog bed anytime soon. Tip: I bought some saddle towels and put them on first so they get the dirt and most of the sweat, prolonging the life of the pad.

thanks Pat for your time and trouble !

Wow ! So very interesting , what talent is shown here , thank you for taking the time to explain ! Stay safe ! Bob

Sure enjoyed the video. I really like your saddles and from the look of your horses and mule, they do too--Going to totally look up the saddle conditioner and the saddle maker... Thank you!

I love this man and his cowboy logic. The mule can feed on the scenery... lol I would love to get a big mule. I experimented horsemanship on a 3 yo mule. I noticed they cooperate just like a horse as long as I was polite. They are not stubborn. They just won't take any crap from the trainer. A horse should also be treated with such respect.

Fantastic. Thanks. Now I have to return this plastic saddle with the lepord seat...

Thank you for your teaching.

Lots of great information as always. Love your videos!

For me Prieto has perfect conformation to do anything. Lovely horse

Thanks for the common horse sense y’all and some of your techniques are similar to mine back in the day. YEE HAW Y’ALL!!! #AmeisterAmericaINC🇺🇸

Hello From Pennsylvania mountains

Honest men Honest Horsemanship

Thank you for a great video. I also found the comments made educational too

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Puckett, Thank you so much for making these videos, I look forward to every one of them. I find them to be so helpful as well as entertaining. Did you say that you put baby powder on your latigo--what for?

thank you as you just answered several questions for me...

Another educational and entertaining video! Those are beautiful & functional saddles! Who is the maker?

First time viewer very informative 👍 thanks 😊

This guy is salty and I love it!

Pat, very enjoyable video, as are all your training videos. I’m curious about the saddle you’re using in this video. I’m very happy with my current saddle but I like the looks of the one your using in this video. What, or where’d you get it? MacG northwest Oregon.

Excellent video.

I do think add another pad logic works with a wide saddle, but if the saddle is too narrow and you add another pad its just going to make it tighter.

good advice on saddles thank you ! Worst wreck I was around was due to not cinching your way ! It ended with the person riding a helicopter 50 miles to a trauma center a week in icu and never riding again ! And ya they did NOT untrack saddled at the trailer untied and got on ! I never got to ask why ?

Very straight forward Thank You! New subscriber

so good! thank you, learned so much and now I have a better idea of what the heck I need to do

Great content, fun to watch including the communist measurements

Hello from Abilene, KS!

Thank you so much! You covered so many of my questions in regards to saddle and blanket fit on different backed horses. I do have one question: I like those griths, but if they do not have a keeper on the off side I have to much strap hanging down. I use and double stitched strap.

Thanks Cowboy for sharing your knowledge! =D

Good to see you too Pat! Say hi to your Bride for us!

Good information!

... great videos on this computer deal,,,PatTheMan. Saludos de Tejas.