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<blockquote data-quote="Lone C Ranch" data-source="post: 882031" data-attributes="member: 2085"><p>Congrats on your purchase. I prefer the thicker, higher priced saddle pads. If you get the thinner, cheaper ones, you would probably want to use 2. I currently ride a mule that is narrow in the front so I use a thick pad and a thin one so the saddle fits better. As far as the bit goes, try to find out what kind of bit the previous owner used. If it worked fine, then stay with that style. You can buy the headstall, bit, and reins already together in a package, however they are usually cheaper made bits, etc. I prefer to buy them seperate. That way I can get the kind of bit that I want. I also like to use reins that are about 7 feet long. That is just my personal preference. </p><p></p><p>Try not to spoil your horses. A lot of people who are new to horses try to treat them like pets. Always remember that they are large animals that are capable of seriously hurting you, though sometimes not intentionally. Since you are used to working with cattle you probably know all of that. Don't feed your horse out of your hands, that can lead to biting. Don't let your horse get away with stuff. If he tries to walk off while you want him to stand still, make him stop. If you let him get away with stuff, he will just get worse later on.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lone C Ranch, post: 882031, member: 2085"] Congrats on your purchase. I prefer the thicker, higher priced saddle pads. If you get the thinner, cheaper ones, you would probably want to use 2. I currently ride a mule that is narrow in the front so I use a thick pad and a thin one so the saddle fits better. As far as the bit goes, try to find out what kind of bit the previous owner used. If it worked fine, then stay with that style. You can buy the headstall, bit, and reins already together in a package, however they are usually cheaper made bits, etc. I prefer to buy them seperate. That way I can get the kind of bit that I want. I also like to use reins that are about 7 feet long. That is just my personal preference. Try not to spoil your horses. A lot of people who are new to horses try to treat them like pets. Always remember that they are large animals that are capable of seriously hurting you, though sometimes not intentionally. Since you are used to working with cattle you probably know all of that. Don't feed your horse out of your hands, that can lead to biting. Don't let your horse get away with stuff. If he tries to walk off while you want him to stand still, make him stop. If you let him get away with stuff, he will just get worse later on. [/QUOTE]
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