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lundi 21 avril 2014

There Are Many Shops That Have Gaited Horse Saddles For Sale

By Essie Osborn


All saddles are not a good fit for all horses. A traditional Western saddle may be too large. The owner of a gaited horse will want to buy one of the gaited horse saddles for sale.

This animal needs room to move its shoulders. It moves at a slightly slower pace than other mounts. Someone selling saddles will understand the need for a less constrictive saddle.

The gait is categorized as ambling. The equine will have one hoof touching the ground at all times as it moves. There will be no bouncing as there is on other breeds, the quarter horse for example.

When another horse, a trotter or quarter horse moves, it is suspended in the air for several moments at some time. This is true of the trot, the cater and the gallop. The ride is not smooth, especially the trot. The rider bounces up and down.

There is one abnormal gene found to be responsible for this trait. It results in four-beat movement of the ambling breed. Some other breeds are trained to perform this gait. However, it does not come naturally to them.

Three of the many breeds that are naturally gaited are the Tennessee Walker, the Missouri Fox Trotter and the Peruvian Paso. The rider will do no bouncing on these equines. Anyone experiencing a ride on the back of one of these magnificent animals will not soon forget it.

A saddle made for the ambling breeds leaves more room to move shoulders and hips as they move. If that extra flexibility is not accommodated, it affects the gait. The traditional, larger saddle is too confining and prevents the freedom to move.

Larger saddles may pinch, causing the animal to get a sore back. The lighter weight makes flexible movement possible. Some riders use them on all their breeds due to the lighter weight.

Any good saddle should have a tree that is rounded to conform to the curve in a horses back. This makes for a more comfortable fit for the animal. Sheepskin padding on the saddle is preferable to a synthetic padding.

Mohair is the softest, and thus the best, material for the cinch strap. A synthetic cinch is less comfortable. As for the saddle pad, it should be three-quarters of an inch thick. It should also match the shape of the saddle. For example, square for square saddles.

Any good owner thinks about the comfort of his or her animal first and his or her own second. The higher-priced saddles and other tack are generally of a better quality. Well made tack starts with appropriate materials.

Owners can identify the quality by the brand name, the price and what other riders have to say. The stirrups have a sturdier connection when attached to the tree rather than the skirt. When the stirrups are turned, they are more comfortable for the rider.

The different features in saddles are the shape and color. Some have rounded skirts and others have square. Color is a consideration and depends on the owner. But, comfort for rider and horse are the most important features.




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