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Saddles & Horse Type
A well-fit saddle makes a happy horse. A happy horse makes a happy rider. Because different types of horses are built in...
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Saddle Horn Wrap Instructions
A western saddle is made with a narrow necked slick leather saddle horn. It is necessary to build up the neck of...
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How to Choose an Arabian
Admired for its beauty and athleticism, the Arabian has physical traits so distinctive it's easy to pick these horses out of a...
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Bloody Shoulder Coloring on Arabian Horses
Bloody shoulder coloration is an unusual but highly desirable color pattern in flea-bitten gray Arabian horses and Arabian crosses. The marking does...
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About Trail Horse Saddles
Trail horse saddles, also known as pleasure saddles, put the rider’s comfort first. Their design anticipates long hours of riding and can...
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How to Show an Arabian in a Western Pleasure Class
Showing horses is difficult, expensive and frustrating. Yet it is also rewarding and addictive. Years practicing and thousands of dollars are spent...
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Western Saddle Tree Size Information
The saddle's bars on each side of the saddle determine the width of the western saddle tree, which is the saddle's skeleton....
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Repair of Saddle Horns
Repairing a worn or damaged antique saddle is usually expensive and finding experienced leather workers is becoming difficult. Instead of repairing an...
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Parts of Western Saddles
When you think about western horseback riding saddles, you probably think about cowboys in the old American West, riding through the dusty...
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Western Saddle Fitting Tips
Properly fitting a western saddle to both horse and rider ensures an enjoyable riding experience for both. A poorly fit saddle encourages...
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How to Make Saddle Horn Bags
A saddle horn bag can be any kind of leather bag that ties onto or fits over a leather saddle. Making a...
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DIY: How Can I Wrap My Saddle Horn With New Leather?
Saddle horns are often wrapped to protect the saddle horn from damages that can occur while roping livestock. Saddle horn wraps, often...
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The Difference Between a Western Barrel Saddle & Western Pleasure Saddle
If you are new to western riding, you may have noticed that there are many different styles of saddles available. Each type...
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Types of Saddle Horns
A saddle horns is the most identifiable feature on a western saddle. It is centered on the front of the saddle, attached...
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About English Paragon Saddles
The National Bridle Shop offers two versions of its Paragon English saddle, that is the original Granada Paragon saddle and a horned...
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When Did Circle Y Begin Making Brenda Imus 4-Beat Saddles?
In 2008, Imus moved her saddle line to Big Horn Saddle Company, claiming she had "problems with product delivery" and Circle Y...
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Western Horse Saddle Types
Different features on western saddles will allow you to do various things. Learn how to pick the right western saddle for your...
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What Are Bars on a Saddle?
Bars, which are built into the underside of a western saddle, help distribute the combined weight of the saddle and rider evenly...
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How to buy Replacement Saddle Parts
A quality saddle is no small investment, and it is important to care for and maintain that saddle properly. A well-maintained western...