Medieval saddle: What is it like to ride in a medieval war saddle?

What's it like to ride in a medieval war saddle?

Jason tests his finished war saddle and compares the way it rides to how modern saddles feel and demonstrates how it all works.

Credits:

Gossamer
Director, Camera, Sound, Editor Kasumi
Presenter Jason Kingsley OBE

@ModernHistoryTV

@RebellionJason

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[auntfanny]

I am not very horse-orientated (I am ashamed to say I am somewhat frightened of them) but I felt very emotional watching Gossamer: she really is extraordinarily beautiful. How lucky you are, and how lucky she is.

[gailbolton]

I am always so pleased to see the care, concern and love you show to your horses. Just as any knight in shining armor ought to do. Every loving "good girl" and "good boy" just seems to do my heart good.

[andreacalisi]

I love how you always list your horse in the credits! <3

[lopez.jacinto.]

I never thought Denethor could be so nice.

[Lkady]

She looks amazing with the red...suits her very wel :D...

[gaberthesnipergaming]

I really love how you can see just by your face as you speak how much you love what you are talking about! Really love the channel! You have given me so much perspective on little things I never even came close to thinking about! Keep up the amazing content and thanks for uploading :)!

[riptherion]

All of your horses are beautiful but Gossamer is...wow!

[darkenfell]

That saddle looks better fitted than most saddles these days, I often see the front of the tree pinching the withers which in turn traps the nerve (brachial plexus I believe). Gossamer is a gorgeous horse.

[schniebling]

it is an absolute pleasure seeing you interact with your horses. They are very lucky to have such an amaying owner! And we are lucky to receive these amazing videos. Thank you for your work!

[virglibrsaglove]

"Have some hay, sweetheart." Pat, pat. So sweet.

[davidekstrom]

Such a great host, I love how passionate he is in all of this, he lives the mid evil time, he doesn't just speak about it

[kengamble]

These videos do two things to me.
They make my heart swell with the beauty of that gorgeous girl and it also makes my heart ache some reminding me of my great Lad that I can no longer ride !
Thanks for sharing and take care. 👍

[roxdream]

Thank you very much for sharing this awesome video, sir. It's very very interesting and full of informations about medieval saddles. Gossamer is gorgeous and the saddle is so beautiful!! It would be great a video about the different bits that were used in the Middle Ages, and that you use for your horses too. I'm learning a lot thanks to your videos!

[melodeejackson]

Even though I have no interest in horses, I love listening to you talk about the saddles. Thanks for these videos!

[jmp]

I imagine it will take Gossamer a while to become used to the second girth further back... The red is amazing on her. :)

[MissKristiLee]

What a frisky girl! The way you describe how it feels so deep reminds me of western saddles and despite their size they really do make you feel grounded to the horse. Thanks for another great video!

[candaces]

What a beautiful horse Gossamer is! I have always been interested in the Medieval era and love that you present so much history of it.

[casandrahampton]

Firstly, it's awesome Gossamer is in the credits. You're such a wholesome and thoughtful person!

I love your insights, they were very thorough and well-thought out, as always.

My mother's maiden name was Sattler, and I have to say I'm quite proud, almost, seeing my ancestor's trade craft so lovingly detailed. Thank you.

I've always thoroughly enjoyed your channel, and thank you kindly for sharing with us.

[-smp-scientificmethodpersp]

This is the best channel ever, whether online or television

[connorbloop]

I feel like this should be on the history channel. Very high quality videos.