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Saddles

Saddles are seats for the rider, fastened to the horse's back by means of a girth (English-style riding) or cinch (Western-style), a wide strap that goes around the horse at a point about four inches behind the forelegs. Some western saddles will also have a second strap known as a flank or back cinch that fastens at the rear of the saddle and goes around the widest part of the horse's belly.[1]

It is important that the saddle is comfortable for both the rider and the horse—an improperly fitting saddle may create pressure points on the horse's back muscle (Latissimus dorsi) and cause the horse pain and can lead to the horse, rider, or both getting injured.

There are many types of saddles, each specially designed for its given task. Saddles are usually divided into two major categories, "English saddles" and "Western saddles" according to riding discipline they are used in. Other types of saddles, such as racing saddles, Australian saddles, and endurance saddles do not fit in either category.[1]

A treeless saddle - A new class of saddles have no tree inside (treeless saddles); they are mainly used for pleasure and trail riding and endurance.

English saddles
Jumping or close contact saddle
Dressage saddle
Polo saddle
Lane Fox, also known as a "Saddle Seat" or "Park" saddle
Racing saddle
Show saddle (gaited)
A/P or All Purpose (G/P General Purpose)
Western saddle
Roping saddle
Barrel racing saddle
Endurance saddle
Trail saddle
Pleasure saddle
Sidesaddle
English sidesaddle
Western sidesaddle
Military saddle
Australian Stock Saddle
Treeless saddle


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