Are Australian saddles good?

The Australian saddle combines features of both for an extremely comfortable ride that can easily take you through rough terrain. It has a low seat with knee pads for added security, and the stirrup is a bit farther up than that of a Western saddle. This gives you a deep, comfortable way to sit for an extended period.

Can you jump in an Australian saddle?

I love my Aussie saddle. I use mine for trail riding. You can jump in it, even with the poleys, it’s just not very comfortable and doesn’t put you in the optimal position.

How do you sit in an Aussie saddle?

Interestingly, the Aussie saddle is somewhere in between. At the walk, the rider sits in the back of the saddle, with the leg slightly forward, and the heels down. This spreads the bearing weight of the rider not just under the butt, but also under the thigh, making it more comfortable for the rider.

Why do Australian saddles not have a horn?

The position of the rigging dees and flank girth is great for the purpose it was designed for and that is roping. An Australian stock saddle generally speaking does not have a horn. This means that when girthed up the saddle is in a more forward position and the rider weight is more over the horses shoulders.

What are Australian saddles good for?

The saddle is suitable for cattle work, starting young horses, everyday pleasure riding, trail riding, endurance riding, polocrosse and is also used in Australian campdrafting competitions and stockman challenges.

Do you post in an Australian saddle?

If you normally ride in a 17″ english saddle, then you need a 17″ Australian saddle. Having a larger seat size will allow you to post in your saddle if you tend to post or stand in your stirrups. Some riders like the poleys right against their thigh, and will choose a snug fit.

Can you use an English saddle pad with an Australian saddle?

Colin answered: WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A SHAPED PAD FOR A TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SADDLE. This is a pad that goes between the outer flap of a traditional Aussie saddle and the side of the horse. It is meant to be against the side of the horse and take sweat from the animal.

Can you post in an Australian saddle?

Do Australian saddles have a tree?

The original Australian Stock saddle has an English style tree with panels underneath it in to be the weight bearing surface. The knee pads are leather, not an integral part of the tree. The Western saddle has a tree with bars composing the main weight bearing surface and different fork styles.

What is the difference between a Western saddle and an Australian saddle?

The position of the rigging dees on a Western saddle tend to place the saddle further down the horses back when compared to the position an Australian stock saddle takes on a horses back. This means that when girthed up the saddle is in a more forward position and the rider weight is more over the horses shoulders.

How much does an Australian saddle weigh?

Aussie saddles range from 14 pounds to 26 pounds, fully fitted. Both the rider and horse can be happy about that!

What are the pros and cons of a treeless saddle?

In true treeless saddles are no bars in the saddle but the saddle still has a pommel and a cantle (front and back) which adds stability. Pros. they are the ultimate lightweight saddle; They tend to fit well on wider, round barreled horses; Cons. some people question if it distributes the weight well enough

Why aren’t western saddles used in Australia?

Western saddles are well known in Australia, but they are not used on Outback cattle properties. If they were better for that job than Australian stock saddles they WOULD be used. Again, it’s about money, not tradition. The fact remains, there is no one saddle to meet all needs, cover all disciplines, satisfy all styles, fit all horses.

Is the Aussie saddle a rear-reading seat?

So, the Aussie saddle is actually a FORWARD SEAT, as in an English saddle, and certainly NOT A REAR-READING SEAT, as in a Western saddle. Interestingly, the Aussie saddle is somewhere in between. At the walk, the rider sits in the back of the saddle, with the leg slightly forward, and the heels down.

What makes a good horse saddle?

A saddle with a wood tree will also be heavier. A better fitting tree distributes the weight more evenly and makes the saddle easier to carry despite the weight. Even bars also make a more balanced seat. Padded seats are all the rage now in many disciplines, but they change shape over time as they become packed down.