What is close contact saddle?
What is close contact saddle?
A close contact saddle is designed with a forward cut flap to help the rider get out of the tack and into jump position. Although flat work is possible in a close contact saddle, they are primarily used for stadium jumping or cross-country.
What is the difference between a western saddle and a gaited saddle?
Saddle Design The difference between a gaited Western saddle and a normal Western saddle is the shape of the tree. Gaited horses move differently than their non-gaited peers. Because of their unique movements, gaited horses require saddles with trees that are shaped differently than saddles for normal horses.
What are the different types of western saddles?
The Different Types of Western Saddles and their Purpose
- All Around Saddles. All-around saddles live up to their name.
- Barrel Saddles. Barrel saddles are used for the event of Barrel Racing.
- Cutting Saddles.
- Mounted Shooting Saddles.
- Ranch Cutting Saddles.
- Ranch Saddles.
- Reining Saddles.
- Roping Saddles.
What is a western pleasure saddle?
Western pleasure saddles are heavily tooled and can be decorated with all kinds of conchos, patterns as well as various sparkles. The saddles feature a padded, comfortable seat that is designed to help push the rider into proper riding position as well as absorb some of the impact of the horse’s gaits.
Is a close contact saddle and all-purpose?
Close contact seats generally have a more shallow seat than a dressage saddle or an all-purpose saddle in order for the rider to easily stand up for the correct half seat position over the fence. One will see these in the jumper ring, hunter/jumper ring and in eventing.
Can a quarter horse use a gaited saddle?
Typically the gaited horse will require a 12-inch spread in the shoulder area of the bar while the Quarter Horse will require 13. If you put a saddle made for the Quarter Horse on the gaited horse it will fit at the top (or in this case gullet) but there will be no support at the shoulder.
How do I choose a Western saddle?
If you have a western saddle to sit in you should be able to fit two to three fingers between your thigh and the fork or swell of the saddle. More than that in a show saddle may mean it is two big, where less would be too small. You should also be able to fit four fingers between you and the top of the cantle.
What is a Reiner saddle?
The REINER is a “two thumbs up” sport-specific saddle built to put the rider in a close-contact seat accommodating highly athletic performance patterns, spins and slide stops. Its skirts are styled and feature cutouts up under fenders, allowing subtle communication between rider and horse.