well it depends if your checking to see if its hurting your horse...every maybe 30 minutes.....
Because the saddle provides an easier way to stay on the horse and allows riders a way to do things such as jumping and have you ever seen people doing gymnastics on hosrseback? THey have a special saddle for the gymnasts to stay on, also you should check out the Lipizaner stallions. They do things that would be virtually impossible for a rider to stay on without a saddle
One could purchase a used saddle by visiting a horse riding stable where they will often have them for sale. Alternatively, one can often find a used saddle for sale on eBay.
A saddle embolus, or saddle thrombus, is a blood clot in the distal aorta. It is called a saddle thrombus because it often blocks on or both of the femoral arteries, sitting like a saddle on the split between the two.
NO. The saddle should not touch the withers.
check your balance meter
Mane and tail plaited. Saddle and bridle should be black. Saddle is straight-cut, similar to or the same as a show saddle. Girth should be white and fastens below the panel.
If you are diagnosed with diabetes, you should check your glucose level on a regular basis. You can find out from your doctor when & how often you should check it.
cantle, sweat flaps
You should check your brakes at least one time each year. You should also check them whenever you have your tires rotated.
wash with saddle soap and rub with neats foot oil every couple of months or whenever it gets dirty
The saddle shouldn't be touching or rubbing on the withers at all. You should easily be able to put some fingers between the saddle pad and the front of the saddle. The seat should be wide or narrow enough to fit your horse's back correctly. The base should not be too curved or straight for your horse's back. Basically, a saddle shouldn't restrict the horse's movement in any way.
Do not stop CPR to check for a pulse.