What is the best English horse saddle to ride a horse on?
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It depends what kind of riding you want to do and your horse's and your body shape. If you wanted a brand I would say Wintec. They make all-purpose, dressage, jumping, close contact, ect... All of their saddles are made of synthetic leather so they aren't damaged by the rain and can be cleaned with the hose. They also make synthetic strapping to match the saddles. All of their saddles can be used with the easy change gullet system. To get the instructions and the complete set of gullets it usually cost extra, though not always. This lets you change the width of the saddle to better fit your horse without changing the size of the saddle's seat. They even have wide width to fit bigger breeds of horses. Most Wintec saddles also come with the cair air panel system. Instead of stuffing the bottom of the saddle they fill it with air so it will fit your horse even better and evenly distribute your weight. Between the cair and the gullet system a Wintec saddle will be very comfy for your horse. It fits so well that Wintec only recommends a thin saddle pad to be used with the saddle. The Wintec saddles are also very very comfy for the rider too. Especially the Wintec 2000. I rode in that one a couple times, and I liked it so much that I will be getting one in the near future! :) Yea! The Wintec 2000, (and maybe the other models) come with blocks that Velcro under the flap so you can adjust the amount and position of the knee roll. All in all Wintecs are very high quality and very comfy for both horse and rider, they are even easy maintenance, light weight, and matching bridles, girths, and other strappings are available.
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What is a portuguese saddle?
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Yes, there are MANY women-specific saddles on the market.  Don't make the mistake of "fatter is better" just because your keister hurts.\n\nSaddles should be purchased according to the width of your pelvic bones.  Men naturally have narrow pelvises, so we ride narrower seats.  Getting a seat that is too wide will only try to "wedge" your pelvis apart, making your butt and lower back ache.\n\nA lot of shops have a special "butt measurement" pad made by Specialized that you can use to determine your pelvic width, and then buy an appropriate saddle.  For example, my skinny rear fits fine on a 120mm saddle, whereas my wife feels better on a 145mm one.  Notice that the width difference is only about an inch between us, so a fatty spring & gel seat isn't necessary!\n\nI'm fond of any seat made by Terry, and WTB and Specialized also make great women-specific saddles.  They're not cheap, but you'll appreciate buying the right saddle after a few good rides on it.
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Neither - get a WOW saddle.
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I think your best bet for jockey is a younger less experienced horse one who responds well to the yoke.  Not because your harsh but because your both learning.  A stud not tried on the circut of familiar maybe a bit sheltered.  A stud who is running for the sake of the said jockey and for no other reason.  I really think you'd be a fine jockey on the right stead.  I say you buy the silks but you need to choose the right stead.  You've seen sea biscut right the most unpredictable of rides can prove winners.
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what is a portuguese saddle?
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You're looking for a sound, calm, confident horse.\n\nYou don't want to choose a horse that is dripping wet, lathered, leaping around, and fighting the lead pony- \nwhile they look energetic, they are burning off the energy they'll need to race.\nYou want the horse that looks almost asleep, just casual. That horse knows his job and is listening to his people,\nwaiting for the time to run.\n\nWatching for soundness is harder- don't choose a horse whose head is bobbing a lot, or who looks off balance or stumbles, I guess is the simplest way.
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Your saddle should not be putting you in the wrong position.\nIs the saddle the right size for your body? If it is not to big you should be fine.\nThey are made with a really deep seat and swept back swells to keep you locked into position and to stay centered whne you turn corneres fast.\nBut if you feet are behind you it sounds more like you are sitting up on your crotch an not on your seat bones.\nIf you have a trainer have them look at you or have someone take a vidoe of you riding like in an arena. \nSee if your feet are in line with your hips and shoulders. If not you need to practice the proper position. Have someone set you into the position and get the feel of where you should be. \nPractice practice practice it takes time to get a good seat. \nIf you are not comfortable in the barrel saddle look at other models you may find something that fits you better or puts you into a better position.\nGood luck.
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The Pedersen bicycle of the early 20th Century famously features such a saddle. A company called Dursley manufactures replicas of the amazing and attractive Pedersen design. Its a lovely, early example of suspension.\n\nTo see examples of Pedersen bikes type 'pedersen bicycle' into Google and select Images.
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Try that link pal,,,u well find some good stuff about the Grade 1 horse..
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Gosh, I have done both.  I love a nice exhilarating horse ride.  OMGosh, I like so have a story for this (As if you didn't suspect).  One time I was on a horse (Her name was Goldie) and she was getting up there in years and didn't like to be rid when she didn't want to be rid.  Well, one time I got her all saddled up with a great deal of trouble.  That should have been my first clue.  She kept bloating out her stomach so the saddle wouldn't stay on.  Any ways, finally got her saddled and I saddle up.  I turned to talk with my friend that was on his horse and she (Goldie) took off towards the barn in a full gallop.  As she turned the corner to enter her stall, she slid on the mud - it had just rained, I loved to go out in the spring after a rain - and her legs came out from under her and splat she went down on her side.  I of course being 11 was nearly buried in the muck with this horse on top of me.  Well, she righted herself and walked into her stall and I lay there stinking to the high heavens covered in mud.  I never rode her again when she bloated her stomach out.  \n\nI have ridden a Harley before too.  Actually I owned a sportster version.  I loved to take it out on hot days to cool off.  So, would I rather do one or the other?  If the horses stomach is bloated, jump on the Harley.  If not, then take the horse.
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Yeah I always wear a musto jacket when Im out in the saddles, its really warm and cosy but very light weight and durable. try here : \n\nhttps://www.tackandski.co.uk/mustojackets.asp
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Find a good trainer. Hmmm... a Hanoverian maybe? (i only do dressage!)
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They use all different kinds.  It depends on the horse, and how hard headed they are.  There's snaffle bits, mckerron bits, rubber bits, straight bits.  Look on www.ustrotting.com or go to www.bigdees.com and you can find all the information you need.
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try ebay\nalso contact local tack shops for saddles\n\na size 15" is a size 15" no matter what style you ride.  Just make sure you get the right width!\n\nHope this Helps!
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I have never used one but I heard they work really well.  It sounds like you have already made up your mind about them but the same with any saddle what works for some horses doesn't work for others, if you have lots of horses this could be a good alternative because if you are lucky it could fit all of them and you could save money on tack.
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You can either buy a softer saddle, or just keep riding - your bits will get used to it pretty quick usually.