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	Western Saddle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Western Saddles are saddles used in — or based on the ones used in — cattle ranching in the United States.
		The design of the Western saddle derives from the saddles of the Spanish vaqueros, the early cattle and sheep herders of Mexico and the American Southwest.
		Stirrups: Those of the Western saddle are not built to detach from the saddle in case of emergency, but instead are spacious and sturdy; the rider's high-heeled cowboy boots prevent his feet from slipping through and exposing him to the danger of being dragged.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Western_Saddle (393 words)

	Western saddle riggings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Sometimes an ill-fitting saddle is such because of the fact that the rigging won't hold a well-built saddle where it ought to on the horse in question.
		While a rear cinch is not absolutely necessary on any saddle, if the saddle is a full rig it is best to be able to balance this cinch placement with a rear cinch, especially where roping is concerned but also if a rider does a lot of mountain, steep-type trail riding.
		If the saddle is to be used for roping, mounting it in skirt does not allow for the best distribution of the forces involved when a cow hits the end of the rope and/or pulls.
	www.sagehorsemanship.com /saddlery/saddle_rigging.htm (1826 words)

	A saddlery information page from - saddlezone.com - a discount dealer of quality saddles and tack.
		On saddles used as cutters and penners there is less rise in the seat with the lowest point a bit further ahead, making it easier for the rider to stay centered.
		It is important to both fit the rider to the saddle and the horse to saddle.
		The perpetual squeak of a new saddle until it is broken in is a myth; squeaking indicates that the saddle is made from poor quality leather.
	saddlezone.com /html-top/information.htm (3012 words)

	Saddle Fitting
		The main feature of the saddle which dictates whether it will fit your horse or not is the width of the gullet.
		Other points to consider are the balance of the saddle when it is on the horse, are the pommel and cantle level, or does the saddle tip backward or forward.
		A saddle that is too small will cause discomfort as you bump against the pommel at every stride (believe me, I've been there) A saddle that is too large will have you swimming around trying to maintain your position.
	www.mcmastersaddlesandtack.com /saddlefitting.htm (868 words)

	History of western horse saddles - saddlezone.com - a discount dealer of quality saddles and tack: arabian, cutting, ...
		Saddles of various types include the packsaddle, to which the load of a pack animal is secured; the camel saddle; the howdah, used by riders of elephants; and the saddle used by riders of horses.
		The English saddle has padding, and the stirrup is hung farther forward than on the Moorish saddle or the McClellan saddle, neither of which is padded.
		Spanish saddles and techniques learned from the Moors in ancient wars, and well adapted to use on the vast expanses of the new world, were far better suited to frontier conditions.
	saddlezone.com /html-top/saddle_history.htm (2642 words)

	Saddle Facts
		Leather Western saddles are much heavier than English saddles but the weight of both saddle and rider is spread over a larger area of the horse's back, which makes it less tiring for the horse.
		Western saddles are built on either wooden trees covered in fiberglass or rawhide, or a material called ralide which is a polyethelene.
		These saddles are often used by lower level eventers, who compete in all three aspects of eventing, but who are not ready for the financial outlay of purchasing separate saddles for the dressage and jumping phases.
	www.equisearch.com /horses_riding_training/tack_apparel/saddlefacts (733 words)

	Marciante Saddle & Leather Coe
		Marciante Saddle Company continues to manufacture and sell the made to order, handmade custom built, Marciante Saddles with the same emphasis on quality and customer satisfaction that you have become used to over the past 18 years.
		He has been manufacturing his saddles for over 18 years and has developed a reputation in the equestrian industry as having designed a saddle that is comfortable, reliable and of the highest quality available.
		The saddle comes in your choice of fl, medium brown or dark brown leather, with 6 D-rings, 6 latigo straps, 2 breast collar D-rings, off-strap, cinch rings and nylon tie straps and stirrups.
	www.trailsaddles.net (687 words)

	Saddle Pads for Horses - Western, English, professional orthopedic
		Saddle pads were originally used to help keep the sweat off the saddle and for that purpose a thin Navajo blanket worked just fine.
		Saddle pad manufacturers estimate that 60% to 70% of horses in the United States are being ridden with saddles that don’t fit properly.
		While it is true that saddle pads can take up some of the slack if your saddle isn’t quite a perfect fit but there is definitely a point where if the saddle fit is poor, no saddle pad made can adequately compensate for the difference.
	www.synergistsaddles.com /saddle_pads.htm (688 words)

	Turners Saddlery & Western Wear - Discount Western Wear (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The western working saddle has not changed much over the past 100 years, the saddle is designed to give you both a secure and comfortable ride.
		Place the saddle on the horses clean dry back, without a pad or girth, make sure you set the saddle on his back starting at the withers then sliding the saddle towards his back, letting the saddle settle in the best area.
		All of the saddle fitting steps listed here are subjective and comes with several options, please use this information as just a general guideline and nothing more.
	www.turnersaddlery.com /saddlefitting.php (502 words)

	How to best fit a western saddle on your horse
		For fitting western saddles you should be using the saddle pad that you will be using with the saddle.
		The way to tell this is look at the skirt of the saddle it should be straight from front to back and not be slanting up or down, and the seat should have a level spot in it where you would be sitting.
		But this will vary, If the saddle is setting down on our horses withers you have to look and say either that the saddle is too wide or it could be your horses withers are pretty high and you just will need to look for a saddle with a higher pommel.
	www.todayshorse.com /Articles/FitaWesternSaddle.htm (1228 words)

	Western saddle? - New Rider Message Board
		i ride my hros ein a western saddle (she isnt trained western, i just use the reins and the saddle for hacking) and yes they do help with your confidence and they do keep you in the saddle and if your horse bucks you are less likely to fly on the ground.
		One thing I have noticed is that a lot of western saddles put you into a better position that many English saddles as they let your leg hang straight down and its easier to maintain the correct position.
		I ride my 14hh in a western saddle, but I do find that you need to wear a pair of suade chapps as a western saddle can be a bit slippery, not having the knee rolls of an english GP saddle.
	www.newrider.com /forum/showthread.php?t=6463 (2006 words)

	Wintec Western Saddles - Buford Saddle and Tack Co.
		It has the looks and square skirt of a western saddle but is light and comfortable enough for a trail saddle.
		The saddle is very well made and comes with a one year warrantee against faulty materials and workmanship.
		Saddle features a synthetic suede seat that is comfortably padded and nicely quilted.
	www.geocities.com /RainForest/Canopy/2237/wtec/wtec.htm (265 words)

	Wintec Western Saddle - Horse.com
		Saddles designed to meet the comfort needs of both you and your horse.
		Practical and affordable, the saddles are available in a variety of designs and materials.
		Whether you’re working a ring or roaming the range, these saddles are equipped with the comfort, and styling necessary to make any trip or trial a success.
	www.horse.com /products/product.aspx?sku=WKW14 (396 words)

	Western Custom Saddle Stands
		This beautifully designed stand is perfect for showing everything from your favorite show saddle, to having a home for your special riding saddle.
		The saddle stand is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of your saddle as well as for practical handling of your saddle.
		There is a specially designed storage shelf on the bottom of your stand to store your cleaning and care materials for your saddle or other tack items.
	dean95376.tripod.com /westerncustomsaddlestands (275 words)

	HorseCity.com's Bulletin Board: Buying a western saddle...only I have no CLUE what I'm doing,
		Western saddles just have more surface area to distribute the rider's weight due to their bigger size.
		An english saddle is measured from the nailhead to the middle of the cantle
		A western saddle is measured from the inside (or back) of the horn to the middle of the cantle.
	forums.horsecity.com /cgi-bin/bb/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=3;t=003888 (2811 words)

	Western and English saddles and tack - General Information
		The saddle tree is the foundation to a good saddle.
		Suprisingly there is little or no information available for the dealer to explain the differences of the various types of trees found in todays saddle.
		There seems to be saddle trees made of new materials on the market everyday.
	www.tackattack.com /saddle-information.htm (289 words)

	The Art of the Western Saddle
		THE ART OF THE WESTERN SADDLE by Bill Reynolds is a celebration and visual feast of the graceful artistry of the western saddler and his craft.
		The saddle-the epitome of form following function-evolved to meet the utilitarian needs of the rider and his tasks, be they work or pleasure.
		Many saddles of the stars are featured from the golden age of the Hollywood western; these include outfits belonging to the lone ranger, Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and Barbara Stanwyck.
	www.brannaman.com /AWS.htm (345 words)

	Western Saddle Notes
		In fact just as much care needs to be taken in selecting a correctly fitting Western Saddle as with a conventional English style saddle.
		The trees of western saddles have evolved into the mirayed of shapes available today over hundreds of years.
		A quality handmade saddle, built on a quality tree, will always be a saleable item and, if built by a well recognised saddlemaker, may well become a highly valued collectors piece.
	www.ridewestern.supanet.com /Saddlesite/frames/wsn-mp.htm (647 words)

	Brian Hochstrat Saddle Company: Custom Western Saddles & Tack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Custom saddles are made with superior quality materials, which adds durability and prolongs the life of the saddle.
		The trees the saddles are built on are the best made, and while that makes them more expensive, they fit a horse properly, which makes the horse more comfortable and agreeable to ride.
		Also, the saddle is custom made to fit you the rider, everything from seat and fender length to cantle and gullet height.
	www.bhsaddles.com (314 words)

	English, Western, Australian Saddle Comparisons
		When measuring for the seat of an English Saddle, take a measurement from the side screw on the pommel to the center edge of the cantle as illustrated above.
		When measuring for the seat of Western Saddle, take a measurement from the top of the swell to the front edge of the cantle as illustrated above.
		A 15" Western Saddle is equivalent to a 17" Australian Saddle
	www.tack-wholesale.com /Measure.html (105 words)

	Fine Western Saddles from Sawtooth Saddle Company
		Each western saddle we construct has its own character-no two are alike because no two riders or horses are alike.
		The saddles and gear on this website are only examples of what can be made.
		We welcome your ideas so that the western saddle or other gear we build for you can be uniquely yours.
	www.sawtoothsaddle.com (181 words)

	PusaGate: Western Saddle
		Saddle comes with one cotton girth besides leather fenders and stirrups.
		Each saddle is made on a special fibre glass tree.
		Saddle flaps are thick and strong doubled for durability and strength.
	www.pusagate.com /items/pc.30700011 (125 words)

	King of the Western Saddle
		His Sheridan-style saddle, one of the finest of all western saddles in craftsmanship and beauty, is commissioned regularly for championship rodeo trophies and is prized by collectors.
		By the 1960s saddle aficionados had discovered him, and King's Saddlery became the center of a large community of saddlemakers.
		This fascinating study of the Sheridan saddle and its creator not only highlights King's contributions but also traces the origins of the western saddle to its roots in Mexico and Spain.
	www.upress.state.ms.us /books/k/king_western_saddle.html (307 words)

	RiverWind Saddle & Tack - Western Saddles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Montana, an all around saddle, with its classic fork and deep reining-style seat is a very popular, comfortable and versatile western saddle.
		The Ladies Reiner has a traditional western fork and seat that is kept flat so that you can really feel your horse's movement and is small and extremely light-weight.
		This is a lightweight western-style distance saddle made with a distinctive soft seat pocket for your security and comfort, or you can have it delivered with extra padding.
	www.rwsaddle.com /products.asp?catID=3&famID=1 (161 words)

	Equusite.com Article Comments - The Western Saddle
		Okay is the size of the saddle for your fanny or the size of the horse?
		I think that there should be an explenation of whyt he english and wetsern saddle are designed differently, like the western saddle was first used for herding and roping cattle and stuff, and how english was used for sporting and pleasure riding.
		The saddle parts are very clear on the pictures, both the western and english
	www.equusite.com /cgi-html/articleComments/basicsWesternSaddle.html (399 words)

	How to Shine Western Saddle Silver
		Loads of saddle silver is a hot look in today's Western show pen.
		Apply the polish to your saddle silver with smooth, large strokes.
		To avoid accidentally streaking the surrounding leather, begin in the middle of the silver, use small strokes along the edges, and frequently turn the cloth to a clean section.
	www.equisearch.com /horses_riding_training/tack_apparel/western/silver030503 (488 words)

	Amazon.com: Saddle Savvy: A Guide to the Western Saddle: Books: Dusty Johnson,Doug Zender (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		A book for all riders of western saddles, Saddle Savvy is the ultimate guide whether you are buying a new or used saddle, or just want to learn as much as possible about your equipment.
		Each part of the saddle is fully illustrated and explained thoroughly.
		Difficult subjects such as saddle fitting, pads & blankets and saddle cleaning and care are outlined in a simple, straight-forward manner.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0963916440?v=glance (599 words)

	Western Saddle Care (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Question about Western saddle care: Bought the husband a "Crates" saddle about three years ago.
		The saddle is used roughly once per week.
		My problem is that the skirts of the saddle seem stiff, and don't lay nicely against the sides of the horse.
	www.talkaboutpets.com /group/rec.equestrian/messages/564349.html (146 words)

	Western Tack, Western Horse Tack, Seat Saver, Barrel Saddle, Western Show Tack (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Your source for western horse tack, seat savers, barrel saddles and western show tack
		Place directly on horse's back with a saddle blanket or natural texture pad over the top.
		These saddle pads have extra padding to ensure corrective and therapeutic riding.
	www.jeffersequine.com /ssc/products.asp?CID=1&area=western&dept_id=275 (335 words)

	Why Aussie Saddle
		However, it does surprise me how “locked-in” so-called Western riders are to Western saddles.
		So, the Aussie saddle is actually a FORWARD SEAT, as in an English saddle, and certainly NOT A REAR-READING SEAT, as in a Western saddle.
		The closer Western saddles get to Australian saddles, the more suitable they are for the average backyard equestrian (who is aging) riding trails that are growing precipitous.
	www.aussiesaddle.com /why_aussie_saddle.htm (1139 words)

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