How to Make a Saddle Roll

Cowboys and hunters on horseback must take their bed with them in the form of a saddle roll that can be attached behind the saddle. Aside from blankets for warmth, a saddle roll needs to include a protective cover that keeps the blankets free of dust and insects as well as doubling as a ground cover. Making your own saddle roll is a simple task as long as you have the correct supplies.

Things You'll Need

• 7' x 17' tarp
• Blankets
• Thin foam pad
• Rope or,
• Bungee cords
• Saddle ties

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Lay the tarp flat on the ground and place your blankets, foam pad and pillow in the middle on the top half.

   • 2

     Fold the sides of the tarp over the bedding and then the top and bottom.

   • 3

     Roll the tarp and blankets tightly starting at the end without the pillow. Secure the rolled tarp with rope or bungee cords.

   • 4

     Attach the saddle roll securely to the back of your saddle with saddle ties.