In riding, for the comfort of the horse and the rider, the saddle must correspond not only to the morphology of the rider and his horse, but also to the discipline practiced. The choice of the ideal saddle is therefore very important. Being aware that not all horses are alike, there are several selections of riding saddles suitable for all horses, whether they are wide or not. Discover, for example, antares saddles, tailor-made saddles for obstacles, dressage, cross-country and endurance.
Different models of quality saddle depending on the discipline
The model of saddle is to choose according to the discipline practiced because the characteristics and the points of support are different from one saddle to another. A saddle adapted to your discipline of choice allows you to have a good position on horseback, but also to give the best of yourself.
The obstacle saddle
In jumping, the rider is regularly in balance to jump. The saddle of obstacle, cut in front, has quarters short and pronounced forward to well accommodate the knees. The seat is flat and slightly hollow to give more ease to the rider at the time of the jump.
The dressage saddle
Unlike the previous one, the dressage saddle is cut straight and designed for a rider often sitting to work his recovery. His leg went down. It is said that he is "shod long".
The hiking saddle
She is known for being very comfortable. The seat is hollow and wider than the others, which is appreciated by the rider sitting for several hours. Neither he nor the horse should get tired. The saddle for hiking is equipped with large padding to properly distribute the weight of the rider on the back of the animal.
The mixed saddle
The advantage of the mixed saddle is its versatility. It can be used on several equestrian disciplines. Nevertheless, it can have a predominance for obstacle or dressage disciplines.
So, the saddle ranges are available at second-hand sales sites. Several collections are offered to customers to better choose the saddles best suited to their situations.
