Choosing a Western Saddle

If you've established that your style of riding is Western, you can't just pick up any Western saddle and start riding. Different saddles are made for specific purposes and are designed to meet certain needs. There are a plethora Western saddles available. If you want a Western saddle for general riding, there are some multi-functional general-purpose models out there. Do not, however, attempt to use these saddles for specific events that they may not be equipped for. There are various Western horse sports such a reining, roping, cutting, and show and there are specific saddles designed to accommodate a rider who wishes to be involved in any of these events. The general consensus is that a Western saddle is much more comfortable than an English one. Of course, when you think about the origin of this riding type it's not hard to believe. These saddles were designed for cowboys who used them as working tools.