Trying Out 4 New Saddles! Which One Will I Pick? 

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Mushu is one of the best horses that I’ve seen trained that are new to under saddle. He tries so hard and doesn’t resist like other horses you can sometimes see on other channels. You’re a great trainer. Keep up the amazing work! 😊

Mushu looks like a cross between a teddy bear and a tank. What a cutie!

Great video, Shae. Saddle fitting is not discussed enough and so important. ❤

Mushi reminds me of a pupper. Such a cutie pie & so sweet. What a buddy❤Shae has brought such a trusting pony out of Mushu. Thx for sharing saddles Shae!

Mushu looks like he’s walking around with his little bell bottoms on😂 he’s a cute little horse.

So many online equestrians show you the respect you deserve for content like this. You never let us down.

As someone who doesn't know much about saddles, the fact that they're adjustable is super freaking awesome. Also Mushu is such a good boy 😊

Mushu is such a good boy! ❤

Those are all beautiful saddles, I have never seen an adjustable tree before. Thanks for sharing.

I love Zazu. He looks like he has such a kind spirit.

Hi Shae, im in NZ and a friend of mine just got the El Campo. Such a beautiful saddle. She rides stock work and trekking over very steep hill country but also does Classical dressage. They're beautiful saddles. Im glad that you chose the Rhonda saddle, the other one did something weird to your leg. ( Your leg stayed under you better in the Rhonda - more centered.) Beautiful horses and an informative video, thank you, Brigid. 😊😊

Those saddles were all very beautiful and I've never seen that adjustable feature before, how cool! I agreed with you that the Rhonda Deluxe was the saddle to pick for this round. It just seemed perfect in every way, especially how it fit you and I thought it looked the most comfortable. Happy riding!

I am absolutely blown away by how those saddles adjust!

ALL FOUR SADDLES ARE BEAUTRIFUL

Shae, this video was super interesting! Another great lesson in the different saddle styles available today. They look so beautiful and comfortable. I love the adjustment feature on these so that they fit better on each horse. Shae, you are the best teacher and I know that all of your students just love you! Great job!😊❤👏

Your choice looks like it would be comfortable for trail riding and adjustable, wow. Saddles have come a long way, much more versatile since the early-mid 70s and again late 80s-early 90s, when I had my 2 horses. About time. ZaZu and Mushu are so calm and take everything in stride.

That was the saddle I picked out of the four! It's so beautiful and even looks super comfortable. The adjustable feature is so awesome and such a game changer when you have different sized horses. I think we need more videos in the future with Zazu. He's such a good boy and super relaxed. It was nice watching him be the star along with Mushu. ❤

Zaza is such a good boy, waiting patiently for you to tell him to go while you filmed and adjusted the saddle!

KYLE is such a FANTASTIC videographer. 🎥

I don't even own a horse but was fascinated by the details that a person needs to pay attention to and what it takes to choose a saddle that is not only good for the rider but for the horse.. Thank you so much for explaining the differences and why you chose the saddle you did.. Happy trails!!

So glad you picked that saddle, goes right along with your bridles for that natural fluid effect and a perfect blend of horse and rider.

Shae, you made the obvious best choice in saddles! Watching Zazu carry you along looked effortless, and you moved with him with such grace! As for Mushu, you can always ride bareback! 🤗🐴🤠❣

I appreciate the teaching you do about all aspects of horses and riding. This was fun to see the beautiful saddles on the horses and to hear your experience and how you made your choice. Such sweet horses!

Love coming back to admire Mushi, he is SO relaxed and stays by you as a well-trained puppy would.🥰

Mishu is so precious. He's just so patient while you look over the saddles and then while you were trying some out. He just loves being with you!

The saddle you chose also put you in the best riding position. A couple of the others seemed to put you in a chair seat. They were all beautiful and unique. Love watching your channel.

When I went to my subscription feed and saw the picture on your video for a split second, I thought those saddles were 4 people in weird yoga positions. I like the saddle you chose. Kind of understated elegance.

Both Mushu and Zazu were such good boys during the saddle testing. Those saddles are amazing. I have never seen an adjustable saddle before. I figured you would pick the Rhonda Deluxe after trying it out. Zazu looked as if he were sleep-walking through part of the testing. He and Mushu are such chill horses.

These saddles are all so gorgeous. Mushu and Zazu are such a great sports and you are such a kind hand with them. Love watching this! ❤

Zazu responded so well to the Rhonda deluxe saddle! 💕 Those saddles are all so beautiful.

Beautiful saddles!! Very tuff decision! They are each so beautiful and well designed. I can't believe they are adjustable to each horse. Making it a custom fit for the horse. I think you picked the best saddle! Way to go Shea! 💖💕

Can´t help giggeling when I see Mushu 😂He´s so unbothered about everything to the point he almost falls asleap and looks like a little meatball 😍

Zazu definitely seemed to be more comfortable in the Rhonda delux. I love it how new innovations and design's are made with both horse and rider.

Wow, I’ve never seen saddles like that. They’re beautiful and I bet they’re so so comfortable. Thanks for sharing this little trip down the saddle isle. 😊💗

I've never seen a gaited horse before. Zazu is absolutely amazing. What a sweet boy. Those saddles look so well made and it's incredible that they can be adjusted to fit. 🐴💜

And you were riding bitless. Once again, a very informative and educational video. I just know that I love horses and loved riding them in my younger years. Loved watching Zazu. Such a sweet boy. 💕🐎

For my table top horse I went with an Edix treeless Western Tequiro saddle. After going through 10 different saddles I finally found one that she likes and is comfortable for me. I never imagined that I would ever ride in a treeless saddle but I was desperate and gave it a try. It ended up vey the best fit for us both.

I had no idea such saddles existed! they're beautiful as well as functional, especially with the mechanical adjustment. I noticed you were riding bitless. Yesss! If I were still riding, it would be bitless.

I ❤ Mushu!!! Such a pork chop and sweet boy!!! He just wants to please & do a good job!

Mushu is just so precious!!❤️❤️❤️ And so is Zazu!! Those saddles are simply works of art!!❤️❤️❤️Gorgeous!!!

seeing zazu's little quick walk before he goes into trot is truly golden

Mushu the furry hotdog! He's so cute at the trot, such a good boy, and so chill! Literally dozing off in the background!

I would love to see you, teaching and riding with the horses ❤

Beautiful saddles, makes me want to buy one even though I don't have a Horse yet 🤠

These saddles are so cool! I’d love to see all the different tack you use if you wouldn’t mind! I think it would be interesting.

I'd like to see the Rhonda on Mushy.... I think it might fit him. Of course, as cozy as he is built, he can bareback more often 😂 A great all around saddle, Zazu really liked wearing it!

I hope one day further down Belle's training you put this saddle on her for a medieval baroque type photo shoot she would look *stunning* with this saddle and your bitless line!

Love the one you picked. It looked very comfortable for both of you. Haven't ridden in years but saddle fit for the horse is so very important for their overall physical well being. Your postings are not just fun but are educational as well.

I love these chunky babies! Beautiful horses

You can really tell all the horses there are happy and content. I love it.

I like this saddle because it keeps your leg under you a bit more than your forward seat saddle and it keeps you positioned nicely on the horse. Also you and Zazu both look comfortable with it. Makes a nice picture of you both when riding. Nice choice. Good that you did a comparison study first.

Those are gorgeous saddles!❤

I agree with your choice I really liked the leg placement with that saddle I used to be a dressage Rider and the way you sat in that saddle just looked very comfortable

I love how patient your model is. Mushu's such a sweet boy!

That adjustable feature is really nice. It was amazing to see how much it quieted the Quantum Sport once it had been adjusted a bit. It took it from being perched on the horse to being part of the horse. I liked the Rhonda Deluxe, too. It looks a lot like a hornless Australian saddle. I always thought those would be fun to try. As for Mushi . . . his back would be awesome for bareback riding. Wide body and mutton withered is about perfect for riding that way. If you ever want to go for a ride without messing with a bunch of tack, he'd be the one to pick. Grab a bridle and go. Bonus - he's a low rider, so if you fell, you wouldn't have far to go. But don't do that! 😆

I just wanted you to know that you are my most favorite person I follow. Whenever I see that you have posted something I ALWAYS read it first!!! I look forward to seeing you and all your babies. Thank you for taking time to video. I love every one of your horses and when you ride I feel like I’m right there with you. 😊soooo fun.

I can’t get over how cute Mushu is and how his lip hangs down & jiggles when he runs lol

That saddle is perfect Mushy is progressing under saddle

I never knew one could adjust some saddles like that, thanks for showing these... (and I thought the one you picked looked so awesome for you and the horse).

Your knowledge, dedication, & training shows in the horses' behavior. These lovely horses simply ADORE & TRUST you!!! 💕🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎💕

Gorgeous saddles. Tough choice! Enjoy the new saddle.

Nice choice and a beautiful saddle. Your boys were so good about all of this. Both are so cute and laid back. ♥️🐴😁

Those saddles are all so cool and unique! Mushu is such an amazing and patient horse! He truly is amazing! ❤❤❤

Very interesting saddles with the adjustment feature. The saddle you chose is gorgeous and looked very good with you and Zazu. I am a Zazu fan 😊 Firstly I love gaited horses. And then he is gorgeous and so kind as well! A perfect package. I remember well when he came to you and was a bit apprehensive. And now he trusts you completely. Congratulations to your new saddle! It’s great you can check the fit for yourself.

This was an informative video regarding saddles and saddlery… I appreciate seeing these beautiful saddles and the workmanship of them.. so nice.. and I seriously learned quite a bit. I no longer ride, but loved it years ago… and did not realize all of the different type saddles.. thank you for that and how great that you have a new saddle!😊

Mushy is adorable! Hand little fella

I like where the Rhonda Deluxe puts your leg

Brillant, yes the Rhonda Deluxe sat and moved wonderfully. Oh and you looked perfect in it too.

Mushu is so cute and he is a thick boy. I show that part of your video to my youngest daughter and she said "Wow he is the cutest potato she's ever seen" 💗🐎.

That Rhonda Deluxe was perfect, I Agree! Very interesting video, thank you!

Congratulations on your new saddle!!! I hope you will it for MANY YEARS!! 🐴 🏇

Beautiful works of art, ALL of those saddles. I know nothing of saddles, tack, or much of anything horse--simply a "horse lover" who follows you, and everything Free Spirit Farm. I did work at an Icelandic breeder's farm in W. Mass one Winter, but they're the most placid horse in the world, I'll bet...so that doesn't count. You do an impeccable job with everything you tackle, Shae. 👏 I've been watching the Aqueduct, NY, Thoroughbred race meet, and today, there was a gorgeous mare named "Belle's Blue Bell!" Had to do a double-take on her name🥰 One of the NYRA crew (Maggie Wolfendale, who's also a horsewoman, and married to a 'trainer') was in the paddock, describing how weather differences around the country do/don't affect the horses heading into Winter. She mentioned that many horses from upstate New York, like Saratoga, for example, have been clipped already, where they just had snow. She said those horses have expended alot of energy just staying warm, unlike, say, a horse coming in from California or Florida, or even Belmont (NY). That's the kind of extra info the betting public (I'm not one) gets from that NYRA crew. Sheesh, their feature on the "Iron Monster" (the starting gate) is truly nerve-wracking. So many horses balk at going into that thing. Some countries don't even use them. Smart. The whole crew raves about Thoroughbreds and their post-racing careers. They're raced far too young, imo, and usually not for long, so what to do? The horse lovers on their broadcasting crew claim that Thoroughbreds are the easiest breed to train for anything you can think of. If I ever have a chance/place to have a horse, I'm going to the Thoroughbred Aftercare people for an off-the-track racehorse. Either that, or a Couch Cob, like Smushu.😅

The horses I have seen you train all maintain a calm confident demeanor. You are a very good trainer! The saddle you picked looked like the best fit for you and Zazu! It is gorgeous too. Thank you for this tutorial all of the saddles were lovely.

Oh my Lord, just seen the Short video of sweet Izzi as a Disney movie Star.... this is so precio that s the way she must be....Love 😍😍

❤ beautiful horses. I love them all. My cousin has a 4 year old strawberry roan. She is a beautiful horse. Her name is valley. Sure wish my cousin had someone like you around,to help train Valley.

Nice saddles they all look comfy for the rider. Love the adjustable trees. If only the ponies could talk and give their opinion. I love felt / wool pads!

It's revolutionary really, isn't it, having a saddle that can be adjusted to fit several horses. In my youth, every horse or pony had to have their own saddle and there were only a few kinds of saddle: a general riding saddle, a jumping saddle, a dressage saddle and that was about it! So much more choice nowadays, although I imagine that can sometimes make it difficult to choose! I expect there's always been more choice in the USA than in the UK.

I like the seat on the Rhonda Its beautiful 🐎💞thanks for sharing !

I especially like the last two saddles, especially the quantum sport.

Thanks I'm not a English riding gal but I appreciate all the different kinds.❤

I'm in love with DP saddles! Wish I could afford one!

Beautiful saddle. Zazu was falling asleep 😴🤠

I voted for Mushu in the poll you did (for this video, I'm assuming). Love him so much and he's such a good boy, too bad that he's such a challenge for saddle fitting/try-outs. I would've liked to see more of him, but completely understand why you had to swap him out for Zazu. Both boys were so go with the flow! 🙂

the way you sat zazus gait in that saddle 😍😍

Great video! Mushu was so laid back and easy-going. Zasu too, so enjoyable to watch. I never knew about the Allen-wrench adjustables till now. So interesting. Beautiful saddles!! Thank u, Shae! 😊

So cool to see you try the DP saddles! I have a DP dressage saddle and LOVE it, it works so well with our Fjords.

All beautiful saddles ❤😊that choice you picked you looked very comfortable in it and so did your horse zazu 😊zazu loves it when you ride him he had a little twinkle in his eye very happy horse ❤

You look fantastic on Mushi! You have a real treasure there.

Hey Shae, just something to think about… I had a fjord with a table back and mutton withers, and I finally gave up after loosing count how many we tried, but he always told me with a hardy buck and flat ears he didn’t like it, yet bare back or bareback pad, he was fine, so, on the recommendation of a halfinger owner, I tried a treeless… I was in love, and IT FIT! So, I went treeless, (mine is a Bob Marshall)it’s still after many years, my favorite saddle, and I’ve had it fixed twice, becuase it’s that saddle! Benefit is it fits most any horse I put it on.

You go girl!! Mushu looks great

Rondo seemed like it sat better on the horse and your position was actually better in the Rondo.

Sounds cool! These saddles are very nice and interesting can you use them at shows? I love all of your horses! I’m sure whatever choice you make will be great.

You picked the perfect saddle for you. Great fit!

Great video and I learned so much! Thank you! Good choice. I liked the 'fancier' ones too but I like the uniqueness of this new style too!

I have always ridden horses with its. I think that the bit less bridle is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Why ever did we force horses to have its in their mouthed. Keep up the good work !!

This was a very cool video. Thanks for sharing the information about the saddles and how to get an idea of fit. I've never seen adjustable saddles. Very unique.

Mushu just chillin in the backround😂❤

Museum is just the cutest!

As long as the saddle fits your horse properly and eill perform for you its what you want