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How to Tack Up a Horse : How to Put the Bridle on a Horse

Lifelong equestrian shows how to put a bridle on a horse and how to tack up a horse in this free equestrian video on horse care and riding. Expert: Mara Keith-Hunter Contact: www.sycamore-stables.com Bio: Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. Filmmaker: David Pakman

  1. Ponies4lifexox
    December 25th, 2010 at 08:28 | #1

    @whitestarline08 well i dont really care i think shes nice!!

  2. horseanddoglover777
    December 31st, 2010 at 15:40 | #2

    I’m a beginner rider and I know hot to put a bit in but I always get scared that when I put the bit in my horses mouth he will end up biting me. He’s super sweet and isn’t known for biting unless I give him a treat lol can someone help my odd phobia?

  3. AprilJaydex
    January 1st, 2011 at 07:38 | #3

    @horseanddoglover777 Dont be scared! Horses know when your nervous around them. Have the bit on your hand and make sure your hand is flat. And with your thumb put it into the very corner of there mouth (Don’t worry they don’t have any teeth there) The horse should open it’s mouth and all you have to do is pull the bridle back ;)

  4. thecandy0079
    January 26th, 2011 at 22:16 | #4

    Brrrr….. Looks Soo Cold!

  5. crazyformisty123
    February 9th, 2011 at 23:58 | #5

    i get my horses to put there heads down and stay there so its so much easier i am going to make a video like this doing my way because if u got a horse that tosses its head it will be so much easier if they put there head down.

  6. Mickey2luka
    February 18th, 2011 at 18:02 | #6

    I find it funny how people watch these videos if they already know how to do it. Lol. =)

  7. Tilllla
    February 25th, 2011 at 12:04 | #7

    well .. you stopped RIGHT where I needed help, though ..

  8. EquineSweetheart27
    March 23rd, 2011 at 16:24 | #8

    THAT IS NOT A HARSH BIT!

  9. TheBieberTeamUS
    April 10th, 2011 at 16:13 | #9

    this is a really good video(: I can put a saddle on easily, take the bridel off easily too, but I have the toughest time putting the bridel on…the horse is always trying to get away, or moving its head.

  10. Footphobics01
    April 12th, 2011 at 07:32 | #10

    lol, i can see the horses breath
    

  11. carrotyroobloo
    April 14th, 2011 at 12:09 | #11

    i thought u have to do the buckles for the noseband and stuff? and that horse is pretty(:

  12. alinabestfriendsafia
    April 27th, 2011 at 13:04 | #12

    I’ve got a question and i would really appreciate it if anyone can answer: When you are putting the bridle over the horses ears and she said to put it on one ear at a time can you start with any ear?

  13. Footphobics01
    April 28th, 2011 at 08:22 | #13

    @alinabestfriendsafia yes you can, it oesn’t really matter, like she siad, just do one at the time

  14. EmmaD0906
    May 10th, 2011 at 18:06 | #14

    thank you for taking your time to help people put on a bridle this has helped me alot.

  15. thecherrybomb79
    May 30th, 2011 at 18:42 | #15

    I gotta totally agree on the well mannered horse comment. The 33 year old arabian I enjoy is so stubborn about wanting to do what SHE wants to. Getting a bit in her mouth is a trial ’cause she just raises her head sky high so I can’t reach. I made the mistake ONE time of standing in front of her trying to get the bit in and she jerked her head up. I’d LOVE to know how to keep her head down where I can reach!

  16. stripybunny7
    June 11th, 2011 at 00:29 | #16

    thanx this helped alot and now im gonna do great on my worker test! :)

  17. Cody00911
    June 18th, 2011 at 21:33 | #17

    @XxGiveMeMalicexX i so agree with you,

  18. ALEXandRA124356
    July 20th, 2011 at 17:12 | #18

    Thanks!
    I look so stupid trying to get the bridle on this pony…
    She loves to snap her head up once i get the bit in her mouth.
    I’ll try your tips next time i ride. :)

  19. ALEXandRA124356
    July 20th, 2011 at 17:15 | #19

    @alinabestfriendsafia
    Since your most likely to be on the left of the horse, start with the left ear, so your not accidentally going to hurt her. so pretty much “Start with the ear closest to you”

  20. BullyVictim1238
    August 21st, 2011 at 03:18 | #20

    My horse always puts his head up like a griaffe ugh! I’m always saying “put your head down silly!” I love him though <3Windser<3

  21. LoveMitchelMusso92
    September 12th, 2011 at 19:45 | #21

    I learned that when i was 3

  22. 399music
    September 15th, 2011 at 16:32 | #22

    trust me guys its not that easy….!

  23. ILikeSpirit
    December 4th, 2011 at 13:49 | #23

    My horse always throws his head up when I do that.

  24. skoshabmosha
    January 6th, 2012 at 05:21 | #24

    That was ALL wrong…that horse had his ears pinned the whole time you were there, and you put yourself in harms way everytime your touched the horse. Why don’t you bridle 15 colts in one day that have never been bridled, then you would learn how to bridle. Its sad that 60K people watched this and some thought they actually learned something.

  25. IRaceHorses
    January 10th, 2012 at 18:25 | #25

    After you do this. Do you have to tighten it or let it be lose.

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