Horse Blankets And Horse Saddles » Horse Saddles http://www.horseandponys.com Horse Blankets And Horse Saddles For All Horse And Pony Enthusiasts Sat, 03 Apr 2010 14:17:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 How to Fit a Horse Saddle http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/how-to-fit-a-horse-saddle http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/how-to-fit-a-horse-saddle#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:19:36 +0000 admin http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/how-to-fit-a-horse-saddle Fitting a horse saddle is very important for the health and well being of your horse. The horse will silently endure a tremendous amount of pain and discomfort without the owners knowledge. Saddle fitting can be a mystery to many horse owners.

Here are a couple of tips for helping you fit the saddle to your horse.

1. First of all, take a tracing of your horses withers. This is accomplished by using a flexible ruler, and placing it over the withers of your horse. Do not use a coat hanger, it is not flexible enough, and it could hurt you or your horse if there is some type of commotion.

Very carefully lay the flexible curve down on a heavy piece of paper and trace the inside edge. Then set your saddle pommel down on this shape. You should not be able to see the whole shape on the inside part of the saddle. Make sure there is a three to four finger clearance at the top of the shape between the outline of the withers and the inside of the pommel.

2. Make sure the tree of the saddle is straight and symmetrical. Your horses back may not be symmetrical, but you want to start out with a straight saddle, then have your English saddle panels flocked or shims made for your western saddle to get a custom fit.

3. If step one and two are completed, then try the saddle and make sure it fits you and is comfortable…… Read more

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]]> http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/how-to-fit-a-horse-saddle/feed 0 Buying a New Horse Saddle http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/buying-a-new-horse-saddle http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/buying-a-new-horse-saddle#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:41:37 +0000 admin http://www.horseandponys.com/horse-saddles/buying-a-new-horse-saddle Horse riding is an exciting hobby/sport and to ensure full enjoyment is ascertained it is important to buy the right saddle is chosen. There are a few factors that play an important role in being the ‘right saddle’.

When choosing a new saddle there is an order of importance as to what features must be included and what specifications they must include. If these features are picked out carefully and suited to your needs then you will be much more satisfied and comfortable with the ride.

Comfort is very important, so when choosing your saddle don’t just choose it for looks, choose it to suit your butt! Don’t buy a saddle that is cheap, find one that is good quality and that is going to last – circle Y is a great example of high quality. Make sure the saddle is gives you freedom to move and control your body – again this will enable you t experience greater comfort.

There are many different types of saddles available which may suit your needs. However it is important to make sure that the saddle you choose will hold you firmly during the ride – make sure the saddle has good straps to ensure you are secured correctly.

When buying a saddle there are many things to take into account, but I guess what we are trying to say is make sure you do your research and don’t be lured purely by its physical appearance….. Read more

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