Things You'll Need
- Back cinch
- No-slip pad
- Crupper
Instructions
Purchase and use a saddle that has been specially designed for a low-withered horse. Some breeds, such as halflingers and bulldog quarter horses, tend to have low withers and manufacturers have created saddles with wider trees that are especially designed to fit these types of horses.
Invest in a non-slip saddle pad. These can be made from a variety of materials, but most are typically are manufactured of or use a foam composition or neoprene material.
Attach a crupper, which is sometimes known as a saddle breeching, to your saddle. A crupper is a rigging that attaches to the saddle and either goes around the tail or the hindquarters of the horse and is designed to keep the saddle from sliding forward.
Double-check the girth before riding. Most horses bloat up, so you should always check and re-tighten the girth before mounting.
Use a back cinch if you ride in a western saddle. A back cinch can help keep the saddle down and in place, especially when negotiating downhills.