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It offers links to great "How-to western saddle" info, information you'll want when you get ready to buy your next saddle!
Western Saddle Help Center:
Frequently Asked Questions
Saddle Fitting:
Saddle-Fitting Guide: An Overview
How to position the saddle on your horse: Proper Saddle Placement
Western Saddle Fitting: An explanation of different tree sizes, gullet angles, width - basically, this is the stuff you need to know to fit a saddle correctly to your horse.
Fitting a Western Saddle, Simplified: Fill out this quick form and click "Show me the saddles" to see which are right for you.
Fitting a Saddle, Templates: For more precise and immediate recommendations, download 1 of 16 free saddle-fitting templates to get your measurements then fill out a quick form.
Personalized Recommendations: Fill in horse and rider info (weight, height, back type, riding style, leather or synthetic, etc.), hit submit and sit back. Within a week, you'll receive expert recommendations, tailored speficially to you and your horse.
Fitting Saddles: The Hard-to-fit Horse
Sway Back
Short Back
Flat Back
High Withered
Mutton Withered
Western Saddle Info:
Kinds of Saddles: Cutting, Endurance, Barrel, Roping, Ranch - what's the difference? Here's an easy chart so you'll know.
Saddle Rigging: Here are your options.
How to Clean a Saddle: These Seven leather-care secrets show you how to make your saddle last almost forever.
Western Saddle Diagram: Parts of a Western Saddle
Flexible tree saddles are becoming more and more popular - but... exactly what is a flex tree?
Types of Saddle Trees: Here are the pros and cons plus an explanation of each.
Western Saddle Makers: Which brand has the saddle made for you?
Leather vs Synthetic Saddles: Here are the advantages one may have over the other.
Saddle Leather Color: A Comparison Chart
The Right Saddle Pad for You: There are many styles and materials to choose from. Here's how to narrow down your choices.
Turning Stirrups: Here are several options you might try for a more comfortable, ergonomic saddle fit.
Saddle Squeak: Saddles usually squeak between the fender and tree and can make for an annoying ride. Here's how to stop "saddle noise."
Measurements:
Saddle Size Guide: Use this chart (factoring in your weight and height) to find a good fit for your seat.
How to Measure a Western Saddle: See this simple graphic
How to Measure Horse Weight: Grab a measuring tape and follow this simple method to get a pretty good guesstimate on your horse's weight.
How to Measure Horse Girth: Here's a simple method to find out what size girth your horse requires. You just need a tape measure and calculator.
Correct Stirrup Length: The length at which you keep your stirrups is crucial to rider safety, proper control and balance.
Bits:
Horse Bits Information: A brief description of bit types, plus a definition of parts and styles along with what each provides or is meant to accomplish.
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