| When you own a horse there are several different | | | | bought saddles for horses many people will use this |
| pieces of equipment that you will need and one of the | | | | type of saddle for all activities. |
| most important pieces is a saddle. There are many | | | | Horse saddles can be made from many different |
| different types of saddles for horses and which one | | | | materials including suede, leather and even synthetic |
| you choose will depend on several factors. You have | | | | materials. You can purchase very lightweight saddles |
| to decide which style of horse riding you will be doing | | | | which are easier for children to carry and use although |
| so you can choose your horse saddles wisely. | | | | they are convenient to use they will not be as durable |
| Although there are two main types of saddles, you | | | | as leather horse saddles. Leather saddles are very |
| can buy specialist ones for different activities. You will | | | | versatile and will last for many years, as long as you |
| need to ensure that you buy the correct saddle for the | | | | clean the saddle well and maintain it then it will stay in |
| type of riding you are aiming to do. | | | | good condition. |
| The two many types of saddles for horses are | | | | The most important factor when choosing your horse |
| western and English saddles, these styles are | | | | saddles is that it is comfortable for both you and your |
| determined by where you sit on the saddle and how | | | | horse. You should have your saddle professionally |
| you hold the reins. Both styles are very popular and | | | | fitted to ensure that it is the right size for your horse. If |
| even in England you will find people who enjoy riding | | | | your horse is uncomfortable then they will not perform |
| western style. Western saddles are heavier and larger | | | | as well and be in pain when being ridden. The saddle |
| than other styles of horse saddles. They allow you to | | | | should stay in place as you are riding your horse and |
| distribute your weight evenly across your horses back | | | | there should be a gap between the pommel and the |
| and make the ride very comfortable. | | | | horse. If your saddle is the right one then there will be |
| There are also dressage, jumping, horse racing and | | | | no problems with it. |
| every day horse saddles you can have a different | | | | As with all equipment to do with horse's your horse |
| saddle for different activities but if you are on a | | | | saddles can be expensive so you should try to shop |
| budget then one will do. Dressage horse saddles have | | | | around and find the best deal. You can buy saddles |
| longer flaps, which are cut straight and narrow to allow | | | | for horses in the sales and thankfully, they are not |
| more contact between your legs and your horse. | | | | something you need to buy regularly. Once you have |
| Jumping saddles are slightly raised at the front allowing | | | | found a saddle which you think is comfortable it will |
| you to sit better for the jumping position. These are | | | | mould to your shape and you will not want to change |
| very comfortable and affordable as they are the most | | | | it. |