![]() ![]() You can use these saddles for cutting competitions or other events. The ranch cutting saddles aid in comfort and allows a rider to do multiple jobs. They feature a strong horn for roping and a narrow seat for all day comfort. You can use them for trail riding, arena work, or ranch work. These saddles are designed for versatility in the ranching world. You can't rope out a mounted shooting saddle. They also have a deep seat and sit the rider snug in the saddles. Mounted shooting saddles also feature free swinging fenders to allow more movement. This can cause damage to the horn over time, however a lot of mounted shooters choose to use barrel saddles. If the horn and swell are not tilted and placed lower, they could hit the horn when switching guns during a competition. The reason for the tilt is so that the riders can change their guns easier. They also have a low horn and swell that are tilted forward. They are lightweight and have a close contact skirt to promote leg cues. Mounted shooting saddles are similar to barrel racing saddles. You can not rope out of a cutting saddle. You can use a cutting saddle for team penning, sorting, and cutting competitions. The flat seat allows the rider full mobility and the low cantle's purpose is so the seat isn't digging into the rider's back. ![]() The tall, thin horn aids in balancing the rider and gives a good hand grip. Cutting saddles typically have longer, square skirts. There is a slight rise in the seat, closer to the pommel, but overall it is a flat seat. They have a low cantle, high pommel, and a thin, tall horn. These saddles allow for a lot of movement so that the rider can really let the horse do its job. The purpose of a cutting saddle is to keep the rider balanced all while staying out of the horse's way. The horn is not sturdy enough and will break if you tried roping or dragging out of it. You can also trail ride out of barrel saddles, but you can not rope out of them. The main job of a barrel saddle is to be light weight and keep the rider snug in the saddle. They also typically have an in skirt rigging. With that being said, the skirts are generally much shorter and most of the time they are rounded. The less weight, the faster you can go is the idea. Barrel saddles are made to be lighter and more compact so that it doesn't add a whole bunch of weight onto the horse. A barrel saddle also has a higher cantle to allow more security while going around a turn. They also have a tall horn for a good grip and a taller pommel to secure the rider. They have a deep seat to grip the rider in during those sharp, fast turns. ![]() This a popular choice for people doing multiple things on their horse.īarrel saddles are used for the event of Barrel Racing. The horn is taller to allow a nice hand hold, however it is a bit thicker because of the roping factor. It typically has a reinforced rigging to hold up while roping or dragging. They also tend to have a flat seat, but with a nice pocket to grip you in during speed events. It has a close contact skirt, which promotes/helps leg cues. It is also equipped with a sturdy tree, which allows it to handle the pressure of roping. These saddles have a strong and stout horn so you are able to rope out of them or even drag cows with it. They are designed for anything! You can use an all-around saddle for ranching, roping, barrel racing, trail riding, and more. They are one of the most versatile saddles out there and can be used in just about every discipline. Let's discuss the different types of western saddles and their purpose!Īll-around saddles live up to their name. Are you roping, ranching, barrel racing, or just trail riding? Each discipline has specific needs for what saddle to use. You also have to take into consideration what type of riding you are participating in. Each person rides differently and finds certain saddles more comfortable than others. The horse world is filled with many different types of saddles, disciplines, and riding styles. ![]()
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