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That's weird. It fits Rusty, but is very adjustable. I don't find it big at all. He has a bigger head than say, Harley who is an Arab, but he's not a huge horse, standing under 15hh.
I got it from Two Horse Tack.
Saddle bag for English saddle?
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I got it from Two Horse Tack.
I have seen people ride with a backpack, I wouldn't like it for myself as I think it could affect your balance if something happened. I have a lousy sense of balance so maybe not so bad for others.
I have used a fanny pack as the centre of gravity is lower. And I mentioned that I have a saddle pad with pockets that is handy, just be sure to pack each side equally so it isn't inclined to slide.
I have used a fanny pack as the centre of gravity is lower. And I mentioned that I have a saddle pad with pockets that is handy, just be sure to pack each side equally so it isn't inclined to slide.
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1. They make cantle saddle bags for English saddles.
English Cantle Saddle Bag
Check out the deal on English Cantle Saddle Bag at Chicks Discount Saddlery
2. @Woodhaven I rode Bareback so I learned to carry a knapsack — load the water bottles evenly or it just might make you tipple off the horse, lollol
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I have not tried riding with a backpack or fanny pack/bum bag/hip pack myself, but have ridden with people who did and found they moved around a bit on their back too much when trotting.
On the trail rides I have been on, these are the options I have seen people with for carrying things:
– Cantle bag. The one I saw was not like the English cantle bags that slot on the back of the saddle. I can't remember it's exact setup but it slipped quite a bit side to side.
– Back pack
– Fanny pack/bum bag/hip pack
– Saddle blanket with pockets
– Leg sling? Not sure if this is what you call it, but a bag that attaches to your thigh. This one was big enough to hold a water bottle.
Before I got a bag, I just used a cycling top that has three pockets in the back (one with a zipper). I could carry food and my phone but not water.
On the trail rides I have been on, these are the options I have seen people with for carrying things:
– Cantle bag. The one I saw was not like the English cantle bags that slot on the back of the saddle. I can't remember it's exact setup but it slipped quite a bit side to side.
– Back pack
– Fanny pack/bum bag/hip pack
– Saddle blanket with pockets
– Leg sling? Not sure if this is what you call it, but a bag that attaches to your thigh. This one was big enough to hold a water bottle.
Before I got a bag, I just used a cycling top that has three pockets in the back (one with a zipper). I could carry food and my phone but not water.
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How do those work? Does it have a piece that has both the bit and browband and you take that entire part off?
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I will join the 10 year olds with my less developed motor skills. Honestly, I am all thumbs when it comes to getting the bit in and bridle on at the same time. It makes me anxious every single time.
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^^^^Something I forgot about — most folks ride trotting horses - I have Walking Horses so there is no bouncing around.
Plus I had years of practice at loading my backpack to know how to keep things even. Somewhere in my far away past, I could ride several hours without carrying anything but a hoof pick in my jean pocket. I still wonder how & why I had to evolve from that to carrying “the kitchen sink”🤯
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Here's a pic when I was fitting the flower hack (and obviously needed some more tweaking). But to remove the bridle you unsnap the button at the brow band and pull off the complete bridle...
VERY easy and fast.
With the halter bridles where the bit clips into rings on the cheek pieces I always felt there was too much extra movement... Maybe that's just me, though...
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@ACinATX Bridle Halter combos can be purchased at most endurance tack places like The Distance Depot and I think @phantomhorse13 has a friend that makes beta tack.
Riding with a backpack makes your back sore and tired after a very short time no matter how lite the items inside of it. This is just going to be a short ride right? Try not to overthink it and not over prepare. If the park has a designated riding area the trails are most likely pretty groomed and in good shape. You may want to put a halter under your bridle for your first ride out but many many trail riders do not ride with a halter under the bridle (myself included) I feel like I know you from your posts and see that you are a person that likes to be educated and prepared but I think in this case it may take some of the joy out of driving your own truck and trailer to a nearby trail and just trying to enjoy. Remember you are doing this because you like riding your horse!
You can purchase a horse holster for your phone, put a small bag on the front of your english saddle and have plenty for your ride. I got my bag from Jeffers Equine and it fits the front of my saddle well and holds just a few things (hoofpick, small insect spray and any maps I need) I know Stateline Tack sells english pommel bags as well.
Have fun! We can't wait to hear how it goes.
Riding with a backpack makes your back sore and tired after a very short time no matter how lite the items inside of it. This is just going to be a short ride right? Try not to overthink it and not over prepare. If the park has a designated riding area the trails are most likely pretty groomed and in good shape. You may want to put a halter under your bridle for your first ride out but many many trail riders do not ride with a halter under the bridle (myself included) I feel like I know you from your posts and see that you are a person that likes to be educated and prepared but I think in this case it may take some of the joy out of driving your own truck and trailer to a nearby trail and just trying to enjoy. Remember you are doing this because you like riding your horse!
You can purchase a horse holster for your phone, put a small bag on the front of your english saddle and have plenty for your ride. I got my bag from Jeffers Equine and it fits the front of my saddle well and holds just a few things (hoofpick, small insect spray and any maps I need) I know Stateline Tack sells english pommel bags as well.
Have fun! We can't wait to hear how it goes.
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Yeah, here's mine. It's pretty much just the bit hanger/cheek pieces and then the browband which loops around the halter crown and snaps back to itself. I can use it with a rope halter or a beta-biothane halter. I've got 2 in turquoise, one which has his bit and then the other one has his S-hackamore.
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Another vote for staying well away from Stowaway. The bags in the pic that @egrogan shared of Link are Stowaway packs from about 10 years ago - back when they were actually made well. The current material is thin and shreds easily; Phin's (new) saddle bags didn't even make it through my spring training rides without needing to be repaired!! I will buy from Horse Bums or Trek-Ett next time I need bags.
I ride with a snap-on headstall as I am too uncoordinated to use a halter-bridle; I cannot get the bit in the horse's mouth and snap it on even with a quiet horse. I like having a rope halter under my headstall anyway and my reins have scissor snaps so I can easily move them over to the halter.
Riding wearing a backpack is a form of torture IMO. I do so occasionally to transport small loppers out for trail maintenance and hate every moment.
I ride with a snap-on headstall as I am too uncoordinated to use a halter-bridle; I cannot get the bit in the horse's mouth and snap it on even with a quiet horse. I like having a rope halter under my headstall anyway and my reins have scissor snaps so I can easily move them over to the halter.
Riding wearing a backpack is a form of torture IMO. I do so occasionally to transport small loppers out for trail maintenance and hate every moment.
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