Speaking in really broad terms, the most popular saddles in use are either of the English or the Western style. However , even within these broad classes there are many sub-divisions. Apart from these two, there are also Australian and endurance saddles. A person with any idea of the world of horses will be able to distinguish an English from a Western saddle at first sight. These saddle types come in variations designed for specific riding preferences, events and riders.
The fundamental features of a western saddle are a horn and a high form in front. The saddle is also deep of seat, with a cantle of variable height comprising the rear. The skirt on western saddles is very distinct, and the stirrups and fenders are long and wide. They also are ornately carved and decorated most of the time.
English saddles weigh much less than western saddles. They are definitely simpler and more functional. They are distinguished by flat seats, with no horn or visible fork. The front of the English saddle is correctly known as the pommel. The cantle at rear is rather thin and like the cantles on western saddles, may change in height. The skirts and fenders of the western saddle are replaced on the English saddle by 'flaps', which stay close to the body of the pony. Stirrups are minimally styled and hooked up to the saddle by thin leather strips. English saddles come in designs that differ from the most well liked pleasure version, the hunt seat, to the more specialized dressage and show saddles. These latter saddles need to satisfy certain criteria to qualify for use in competition. Endurance saddles and Australian saddles blend features of both western and English saddles. In the recent past, they have increased in popularity with riders who otherwise use both English and western saddles, because they're strong and durable, yet really light and practical.
Whatever saddle you use, your first priority must be correct fit first for the pony and then for the rider. Using badly fitted saddles is risking sores on the horse, and even making the pony allergic to being ridden. As a matter of general measurement principles, you measure the widest stretch of the part of the horse's back that takes the saddle and ensure any saddle you purchase concurs with that measurement on the inside. It's best that you actually try out a new saddle on your horse before buying it, whether or not it is brand new or secondhand. According to pros, you try out the fit by seeing if three of your fingers slip in easily between the saddle's front, the pommel and your horse's withers. This makes for a correct fit: if there is additional space, the saddle is too big and if the 3 fingers fail to go in easily, the saddle isn't large enough.
If you find the cinch to be too short to go around the girth, just get a longer one. This does not have anything to do with the saddle's fit across the horse's back. Continually inspect your horse's back to confirm that the pony isn't being subject to uneven or unwarranted pressure arising from a badly fitted saddle. Look for areas that show unwarranted friction or dry spots within the otherwise swetty area beneath the saddle.
The fundamental features of a western saddle are a horn and a high form in front. The saddle is also deep of seat, with a cantle of variable height comprising the rear. The skirt on western saddles is very distinct, and the stirrups and fenders are long and wide. They also are ornately carved and decorated most of the time.
English saddles weigh much less than western saddles. They are definitely simpler and more functional. They are distinguished by flat seats, with no horn or visible fork. The front of the English saddle is correctly known as the pommel. The cantle at rear is rather thin and like the cantles on western saddles, may change in height. The skirts and fenders of the western saddle are replaced on the English saddle by 'flaps', which stay close to the body of the pony. Stirrups are minimally styled and hooked up to the saddle by thin leather strips. English saddles come in designs that differ from the most well liked pleasure version, the hunt seat, to the more specialized dressage and show saddles. These latter saddles need to satisfy certain criteria to qualify for use in competition. Endurance saddles and Australian saddles blend features of both western and English saddles. In the recent past, they have increased in popularity with riders who otherwise use both English and western saddles, because they're strong and durable, yet really light and practical.
Whatever saddle you use, your first priority must be correct fit first for the pony and then for the rider. Using badly fitted saddles is risking sores on the horse, and even making the pony allergic to being ridden. As a matter of general measurement principles, you measure the widest stretch of the part of the horse's back that takes the saddle and ensure any saddle you purchase concurs with that measurement on the inside. It's best that you actually try out a new saddle on your horse before buying it, whether or not it is brand new or secondhand. According to pros, you try out the fit by seeing if three of your fingers slip in easily between the saddle's front, the pommel and your horse's withers. This makes for a correct fit: if there is additional space, the saddle is too big and if the 3 fingers fail to go in easily, the saddle isn't large enough.
If you find the cinch to be too short to go around the girth, just get a longer one. This does not have anything to do with the saddle's fit across the horse's back. Continually inspect your horse's back to confirm that the pony isn't being subject to uneven or unwarranted pressure arising from a badly fitted saddle. Look for areas that show unwarranted friction or dry spots within the otherwise swetty area beneath the saddle.
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