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

1. Important Tips for
buying Horse Saddle

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. THANK YOU
SaddleOnline, Inc.
http://www.saddleonline.com/
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