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 a rider stay in the saddle by supplementing the swells. They’re meant to be worn with slick fork saddles that have narrow swells. Bucking rolls are typically made of leather, … Read more
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 latigo which can also be used, but the off billet is more common. Off billets are usually made of leather but can also be found in synthetic material such as … Read more
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 the cap (head), neck and points. A saddle horn is probably one of the most recognizable parts of a saddle. One of the main reasons why western saddles have horns … Read more
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 just the first step in building the right relationship with your horse. Why Is A Proper Mounting Technique Important? There are a number of reasons why you need to develop … Read more
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. There is a small amount of work involved to answer this question. Proper Saddle Fit Rules Rule 1 – A western saddle seat size is determined by the fit for … Read more
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 of an English saddle used for hunting in order to meet Australian needs in the cattle business. What they ended up with was an English saddle with additional western saddle … Read more
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 tightly installed on the bottom of the fender extensions of the saddle. What Are Hobbles Used For? There are a couple different things that these are used for: To prevent … Read more
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 are found on saddles, but also sometimes on hats or belts. What Is The Purpose Of a Concho? Conchos work together with their slits in order to tie together the … Read more
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 are looking for comfort while working on handling livestock during long hours, this is what this saddle is designed for. The popularity of wade saddles stared in the Rocky Mountain … Read more
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 in combination with the bar angle of the saddle tree determine the height and width of the gullet. It is important to make sure that the gullet and withers have … Read more