Arabian saddle
By | August 27, 2007
Arabian saddle is designed for unique conformation of Arabian breed. Arab horses are most difficult to fit traditional western saddles as they have short, broad backs and low flat withers. Most of times western saddles create problems with gullets that rub on withers and too long skirts and bars put pressure on lions causing chafing. For these horses, Arab saddle is ultimate solution.
An Arab saddle includes a saddle tree with Arabian bars which are short, wide and have more curves to follow the curvature of horse’s back. Round skirts fit shorter backs well and flat gullets are included. Arab saddles are available in different styles as show, trail and endurance.
Arabian horses need bridles shorter in cheek and brow area. A wide barrel and short backs are employed for Arabian saddles.
Most of Arab saddles are heavily embroidered and made of glorious suiting textile or velvet. Interior pat is of cotton and bottom surface of saddle is made of pads of natural wool. Gold, silver, silk and aghabani threads are used for embroidery.
Arab endurance saddles
They are specially designed for endurance competition where horse and rider has to cover 100 miles in a single day. Saddles are lighter but sturdy to withstand long miles. Saddles minimize bulk and are built for close contact with horse. Endurance saddle include comfortable padded seats, short rounded skirt, saddle strings and no horn.
Arab trail saddles
Trail saddles are designed for pleasure riding. These are most comfortable saddles designed to lessen wear for hours traveling in uneven terrain. The light weight trail saddles include high fork, thinner horn, padded seat, wide stirrup, breast collar, saddle strings and double rigging. Trail saddles are perfect for those traveling by Arab horses. These specially designed saddles lessen weight, keep rider secure in saddle and provide stability and comfort. These are perfect for traveling across hills and offer stability and comfort beyond compare to western saddles.
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