used cheap horse saddle for sale

The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal’s back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse. However, specialized saddles have been created for oxen, camels and other animals.^[1][2] It is not known precisely when riders first began to use some sort of padding or protection, but a blanket attached by some form of surcingle or girth was probably the first “saddle”, followed later by more elaborate padded designs.|buy horse saddle|horse saddle|cheap horse saddle|purchase horse saddle|used saddle online|online saddle shop|best online saddle|order saddle online|horse saddle for sale|

used cheap horse saddle for sale

This amazing all purpose western horse saddle is the perfect all around set! This saddle features an antique finish that gives this saddle a classic western look. The intricate hand carved floral and basket weave tooling gives this saddle dimension and style. The black suede seat is padded for comfort and features a decorative quilt stitching that adds additional grip while out on the trail, working the ranch, or running the barrels. Numerous leather ties are added to the saddle on shiny silver conchos for accessory attachments such as saddle bags. The underside is well-padded with a synthetic fleece to ensure your horse stays comfortable throughout the ride. Receive a FREE matching headstall, reins, and breast collar while supplies last. Cinches are not included.

Saddle Specifications:

Color: Antique Oil

100% Premium Cowhide Leather

Hand Carved Floral & Basket Tooling

Padded Black Suede Seat

Quilt Stitched Seat Design

Adjustable Stirrups

Numerous Ties For Accessories

Shiny Silver Etched Conchos

Well-Padded Fleece Underside

Well Balanced Wood & Fiberglass Tree

Saddle Measurements:

Seat: 15 – 18”

Gullet: 7″ FQHB

Skirt: 24 – 27”

Horn: 3.5”

Swell: 12”

Cantle: 4.5”

Stirrups: 30 – 36”

Weight: Approx. 27 lbs.

The saddle eventually branched off into different designs that became the modern English and Western saddles.

One variant of the English saddle was developed by François Robinchon de la Guérinière, a French riding master and author of “Ecole de Cavalerie” who made major contributions to what today is known as classical dressage. He put great emphasis on the proper development of a “three point” seat that is still used today by many dressage riders.In the 18th century, fox hunting became increasingly popular in England. The high-cantle, high-pommel design of earlier saddles became a hindrance, unsafe and uncomfortable for riders as they jumped. Due to this fact, Guérinière’s saddle design which included a low pommel and cantle and allowed for more freedom of movement for both horse and rider, became increasingly popular throughout northern Europe. In the early 20th century, Captain Frederico Caprilli revolutionized the jumping saddle by placing the flap at an angle that allowed a rider to achieve the forward seat necessary for jumping high fences and traveling rapidly across rugged terrain.

Types

In the Western world there are two basic types of saddles used today for horseback riding, usually called the English saddle and the “stock” saddle. The best known stock saddle is the American western saddle, followed by the Australian stock saddle. In Asia and throughout the world, there are numerous saddles of unique designs used by various nationalities and ethnic groups.

Fitting

A saddle, regardless of type, must fit both horse and rider. Saddle fitting is an art and in ideal circumstances is performed by a professional saddlemaker or saddle fitter. Custom-made saddles designed for an individual horse and rider will fit the best, but are also the most expensive. However, many manufactured saddles provide a decent fit if properly selected, and some minor adjustments can be made.

Horse

The definition of a fitting saddle is still controversial; however, there is a general rule for fitting that no damage should occur to the horse’s skin and no injury should be presented to any muscular or neural tissues beneath the saddle.^[22]