Monday, February 10, 2014

Finding The Best Gaited Horse Saddles For Sale

By Jerri Perry


If a saddle you have for your horse is not the correct style it can throw off the way the animal moves. This in turn can make it very difficult for you to ride for extended periods. When you can find gaited horse saddles for sale it can make a world of difference to you as well as your horse.

Most riders are aware that the gait of your horses can be smooth or bumpy dependant on the speed they move at when not walking. Some animals have a four beat gait that is smooth and comfortable for the rider. Without the proper saddle this gait becomes choppy and more like a a trot. The custom built saddle will allow your mount to maintain a kind of ambling gait that can be sustained for long periods and is best for any long trail rides you may take.

To get the proper fit for their customer's horses many retailers will send a saddle tree to help determine the correct size and location for any saddle they will make for you. They will also send instructions for measuring the animal properly to ensure fit. Many times the saddle maker will request photographs of your horses from different angles prior to beginning construction. The saddle is generally guaranteed for return or reimbursement up to seven days after receipt for the fit and comfort of both horses and riders.

The length and width of a horses back as well as the breadth of its withers help to determine the size of the saddle needed. A proper fit will place the rider in the middle back and help to balance the gait of the animal. This optimizes the smooth feel of your ride.

There are many options that can be purchased for your saddle as far as seat style, rigging skirts and stirrups. The saddle itself can come in Western, Plantation, Endurance or any combination you need or like. There are several seat styles also ranging from full to half seats and different designs.

The flex tree that is sent to customers to determine the size needed for their horses comes in various sizes and different companies have different standards that they use for a saddle. The sizes can range from thirteen to twenty one inches and extended sizes usually cost more than standardized ones. Most saddle makers line the underside of their products with felt or wool to enhance the comfort of the animal.

There are many different breeds of horses that move with a gait and they are usually born with the ability to move this way. Some that do not come by it naturally can be taught to move this way. Some breeders believe that unless there is a history of this trait in their genes they cannot learn the skill.

The correct fitting saddle is an important aspect of any relationship between horses and riders. When looking for the best gaited horse saddles for sale you may want to search local suppliers as well as those online. That may be the route to a better saddle for the best price you can find.




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