The Best Western Saddle Buying Guide Choosing the right western saddle for you can be a difficult task. There are literally hundreds of different choices, and most people are not as...
Saddle Bucking Rolls What Are Bucking Rolls On A Saddle Bucking rolls are two padded pouches that are inserted to the front of the saddle seat to help...
The Off Billet The off billet is a leather strap that anchors the rigging rings to the cinch on the right (off) side. it is similar to a...
The Saddle Horn A saddle horn is a protruding “horn” that is mounted on the saddle tree on the top of the fork. It is made up of...
How To Mount A Horse When you are getting started in riding horses, one of the top techniques to master is properly mounting a horse. A good mounting technique is...
How To Determine Western Saddle Seat Size Do you know what the right sized saddle is right for you? Unfortunately, it is hard to just give an answer because it really depends....
Australian Saddle What Is An Australian Saddle? An Australian saddle is a cross between a western saddle and English saddle. Basically, Australian saddles are a modified version...
Stirrup Hobble Straps A stirrup hobble strap is a narrow strip of leather that has a buckle on one end and a hole on the other. These are...
What are Conchos? A Concho Definition Conchos are decorative disks are generally made of metal that also have a utility at the same time as looking great. They...
Wade Tree Saddle What Is A Wade Tree Saddle? A wade tree saddle is a specifically built work saddle that has a slick fork buckaroo style. If you...
Saddle Gullets: What Are They And How To Measure What Is A Saddle Gullet? A saddle gullet is the tunnel or cutout under the fork and spans over the horse’s withers. The fork’s design...
The Western Saddle Latigo What Is A Latigo On A Saddle? The latigo, or cinch tie strap, on a saddle is the leather strap that joins the cinch of...
Western Saddle Parts The western saddle parts are an essential component of any saddle. They are made of fine leather and come in many different shapes and styles....