Quality 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.

When on long trail rides or doing other time consuming tasks while riding the gait of your mount can make the time in the saddle pleasant or not so pleasant. When a saddle is too small or not constructed for a good fit the horses stride is thrown off and it will sometimes be forced to alternate between a comfortable amble and a cantor or trot. When this happens your ride can become far less comfortable and cause muscle stress for both of you.

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.

Some of the most important measurements include the length of back and the width of withers of your mount. It is important to be certain that the front of the tree is flared out so it will not interfere with the natural stride of your mount. Any saddle should place the rider directly in the middle back to ensure the best ride.

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.

The flex tree that is sent to customers to determine the size needed for their horses comes in various sizes and different companies have different standards that they use for a saddle. The sizes can range from thirteen to twenty one inches and extended sizes usually cost more than standardized ones. Most saddle makers line the underside of their products with felt or wool to enhance the comfort of the animal.

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.

Gaited horse saddles for sale are not difficult to find. Careful research and proper measurements can be the hard part. Once found a quality dealer can help you create the perfect saddle. A saddle that fits you and your mount and allows riding to become a pleasure for both you and your ride is your ultimate goal.




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