Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Finding Gaited Horse Saddles For Sale

By Jerri Perry


When looking for gaited horse saddles for sale you are well aware that this will be a costly purchase. It would be foolish to not find the highest quality saddle available. There are numerous locations to find what you need and many of them can be found online.

When on long trail rides or doing other time consuming tasks while riding the gait of your mount can make the time in the saddle pleasant or not so pleasant. When a saddle is too small or not constructed for a good fit the horses stride is thrown off and it will sometimes be forced to alternate between a comfortable amble and a cantor or trot. When this happens your ride can become far less comfortable and cause muscle stress for both of you.

If you use an online saddle maker many of them will help you measure your horses by guiding you on the phone or communicating by e-mail. They also will send saddle trees to help determine placement and width of the withers. Most manufacturers will offer a satisfaction guarantee giving you seven days after arrival to return it if you are not happy with your finished product.

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.

Many breeds of horses are born with the two or four step gait but you can train certain animals to move in this manner. It depends on the trainer as much as the animal in question. There have been cases of mounts that alternate between a cantor and the four step gait but that is usually caused by an ill fitting saddle.

Gaited horse saddles for sale are not difficult to find. Careful research and proper measurements can be the hard part. Once found a quality dealer can help you create the perfect saddle. A saddle that fits you and your mount and allows riding to become a pleasure for both you and your ride is your ultimate goal.




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