How are Australian saddles different?
How are Australian saddles different?
The Australian saddle combines features of both for an extremely comfortable ride that can easily take you through rough terrain. It has a low seat with knee pads for added security, and the stirrup is a bit farther up than that of a Western saddle. This gives you a deep, comfortable way to sit for an extended period.
Are Australian saddles good for horses?
Put simply, there is NO saddle more comfortable for the trail horse, AND the rider, than an Australian stock saddle. It evolved over two centuries to be bush-perfect.
What are the benefits of an Australian saddle?
The Australian saddle combines some features of both English and Western saddles. The Australian saddle allows riders to be able to move with the horse over difficult terrain. The added “knee pads” help to keep the rider in the saddle, as do the high cantle and pommel.
Do Australian saddles have horns?
An Australian stock saddle generally speaking does not have a horn. It does have a flank girth facility, but if you are not going to rope out of a saddle you really dont need a flank girth.
Do Australian saddles have a tree?
The original Australian Stock saddle has an English style tree with panels underneath it in to be the weight bearing surface. The knee pads are leather, not an integral part of the tree. The Western saddle has a tree with bars composing the main weight bearing surface and different fork styles.
How do you ride an Aussie saddle?
How to Ride Australian. Riding Position – Adjust the stirrup leather length so when you’re sitting in the saddle your thigh runs parallel with the kneepad. You’ll ride longer in the stirrup with your feet forward and heels down.
How should an Australian saddle fit?
The wider the saddletree, the lower the front of the saddle will sit. Ideal Fit – The front and back of this saddle is level, distributing the rider’s weight evenly over the horse’s back. Don’t just consider the front and back of the saddle, also look at the seat itself. The seat in this saddle is nice and level.
Do Australian saddles have bars?
Australian Stock Saddles have traditionally had a stirrup leather 1 1/4″ wide. It has been mounted on a steel hook bar, which is a huge safety factor. If the rider falls and is being dragged, there is a good chance the stirrup leather would pull off the stirrup bar, thus releasing the rider being dragged.
What kind of saddle pad do you use with an Australian saddle?
The correct pad to use for any Australian pad is rectangular in shape, and should be just enough to cover the underside of the saddle, with a couple of inches extra in the front, and down past the edge of the fleece, or traditional stuffing. to give the pad more grip.
How do I know my Australian saddle size?
If you normally ride in a 17″ english saddle, then you need a 17″ Australian saddle. If you normally ride in a 15″ western saddle, then you ride in an Australian seat two inches larger, usually a 17″ seat.