Finding The Best 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.

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.

You can locate a number of saddle makers online who specialize in making the correct saddle for your animal and his stride. To accommodate the buyer they will often supply a saddle tree for use in measuring the horse properly. The tree determines the size and location of your saddle. They will also direct the correct method of measuring the animal and request pictures be taken of him to aide in construction. A local merchant may come to your ranch to do the measuring for you if necessary.

When determining how large to make your saddle the builder must know the length of your horses back as well as the width of his withers. This is one of the reasons they will send the flex tree to you for measurements. These tools expand to compensate for the size of your mount and provide plenty of room so their withers are not crowded. It also helps to place your seat directly in the middle of his back so that he has total balance when moving.

You can get as creative with your saddle as you like. There are many options to choose from and some are included in the price. Other custom options may cost a little but the cost is minimal as a rule. The rigging skirts and construction of the seat have several styles to follow or if you like you can mix and match.

When you begin the process of designing your new saddle you will have choices on nearly every aspect of it. The seat can be slick leather or suede leather and both are amply padded for comfort. There are a number of ways available to enhance the appearance of the borders by using hand tooling or hand stamped designs. Color of your saddle is another choice you will enjoy making. The selection is immense.

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.

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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