Are Seat Savers For Sissies?

In the first installment of our series "Are you a Sissy?", we looked at mounting blocks. Now we turn our attention to seat savers, also known as seat covers, pads, or cushions.
Many hard core western riders, would answer a definite "YES!" to the question "Are you a sissy if you use a seat saver?" But [...]

Flank Cinch: How Tight?

This question comes up a lot. Just how tight should a flank cinch be? Tighter than many people think.
The flank cinch holds the back end of the saddle down on the horse’s back during extreme activity such as roping or fast stops.
To work correctly, it must be tightened enough to engage if the saddle begins [...]

What’s a Roper Cinch?

Ever wondered what a roper cinch was and what it was for? Let’s clear things up. 
A roper cinch is wider in the center than at the ends. The purpose is to provide more support for the saddle and horse when the rider is roping cattle. The wider surface area provides more stability and distributes the [...]

Saddle Pads: Thicker isn’t a Solution for Poor Fit

Ideally, the saddle pad’s purpose is to protect your saddle from your horse, not your horse from your saddle. A thin wool blanket should do the trick if you have a high quality saddle that fits well. The better the quality of the saddle and the better the fit, the less important the pad or blanket  [...]

Say “No” to Plastic Saddle Covers

If you shop for saddle covers, you’ll find plastic covers for sale in most tack shops. Whoever are making and selling these things sure don’t know much about saddles.
Plastic saddle covers hold moisture in and can cause serious cases of mildew. It would be better to leave your saddle exposed to the elements then to [...]

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