Does an Arabian Horse Need an Arabian Saddle?
September 7, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Many Arabian horses do just fine with traditional western saddles with quarter horse bars, but some will require a saddle with Arabian bars to find a good fit. Arabian saddles are designed for the short, broad backs and wide, flat withers of the Arabian horse. In this article we what the differences are in Arabian [...]
Swell Fork or Slick Fork?
September 3, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Western saddles come in either swell fork or slick fork (also known as an A-fork) varieties. Have no idea what that means? We take the mystery out of it with these two in-depth articles. Swell Fork Saddles Slick Fork Saddles
Is A Used Western Saddle A Good Choice For You?
September 1, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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While it’s very important to ride in a quality saddle, new quality western saddles don’t come cheap. A used saddle can provide an excellent option that won’t bust your budget. The best saddles will last a lifetime with proper care. As a result you can buy a lot more for your money in the used [...]
What’s All The Fuss About Wade Saddles?
August 24, 2006 by Saddle Sense
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Have you been reading or hearing about Wade saddles and wondering what exactly they are and what all the fuss is about? Wade tree saddles have been around for over 50 years, but recently they’ve become the hot saddle in western riding. Learn about this western saddle type and why it’s so popular today. Wade [...]
