Important tips for buying horse saddle
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Supportive arrangement for a rider or any cargo/load, fixed firmly to an animal's back by a belt. Now saddles come with variety of styles, intended for a specific riding discipline
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Important Tips for buying Horse Saddle
WHAT IS SADDLE:
Supportive arrangement for a rider or any cargo/load, fixed firmly to an animal's back by a belt.
Now saddles come with variety of styles, intended for a specific riding discipline
EVALUATE THE CONDITION OF LEATHER
Ensure that the saddle, either new or used, is of good quality and in good condition. Cracks in the used saddle can be due to dry rot or decay.
One should take good care of saddle in order to improve its life and to avoid cracking. This can be achieved by using leather cleaner, saddle soap and conditioner.
ENSURE THE SADDLE IS PROPERLY STITCHED
The strength of saddle depends upon its stitching, so it should be stitched properly.
If the stitches are worn out, then it should be restitched.
SADDLE TREE SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR BREAKAGE
The saddle tree can be of wood or plastic, and a broken saddle tree can hurt the horse.
On an English saddle, the wrinkles in leather indicate that there is crack in saddle tree.
ENSURE THAT THE SADDLE IS FITTING PROPERLY
Saddle seat is very much crucial for a comfortable ride.
On English saddle, there should be a gap of three fingers between seat and cantle of saddle seat.
On Western saddle, the cinch should be in good and working condition.
HORSE COMFORT IS IMPORTANT
The saddle should be a proper fit for rider and horse as well.
The horse shape, size and withers should be taken into consideration while selecting saddle.
NEW OR USED SADDLE
A good quality used saddle is always better than a poor or low quality new saddle.
Used saddles are soft because they are already broken in. new saddles take some time to break in.
TAKE ADVICE FROM EXPERTS
Consult experienced person before purchasing saddle.
One can also take advice from riding trainer/teacher, salespeople, and other riders.
Try out saddle before purchase to make sure that it is a good fit for you and your horse.
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