To get the saddle on him he is next blindfolded.

A strong man grasps the left ear and another man slowly approaches and, after quietly and kindly rubbing and patting him, gently puts the saddle blanket in place; then the huge and heavy saddle with all its loose strings and straps is carefully hoisted and adjusted, and the cinch drawn up.

In placing the blanket and the saddle there will likely be several failures.

He will be a poor-spirited horse that does not resent it.

Now take off the blinders and let him pitch till he is tired.