Cutback Saddles

saddles have even more dramatic cutbacks to accommodate especially high-withered horses. And saddles used for gaited horses are cut back as much as 4 inches: Because these saddles have much…

Bitless Bridle from Barefoot Saddles

…tester’s overall impression: “This is an attractive, well-made bridle that would suit a wide variety of horses and riders.” Cost: $85 (headstall); $50 (reins). Contact: Barefoot Saddles, (910) 489-8031; www.barefootsaddles.net/accessories.htm…

Custom Saddles Stolen from Texas University

Tarleton State University is looking for help locating some stolen custom saddles. The saddles and bridles were stolen from the school’s Equine Center, in Stephenville, Texas, southwest of Ft. Worth….

Common-Sense Saddle Shopping

…to spend hours in the saddle at a time, you may find these saddles less comfortable than other options. • Lane fox saddle. Lane fox saddles are used for saddle-seat…

Bits About Saddles

Whenever I start with a new student, one of the most frustrating things to deal with is an equipment issue, especially with saddles, but also often with bits. Riders seek…

Treeless Saddles: Taking Root?

…available) and Peter’s Ansur Saddlery fills direct orders for forty to fifty saddles each week from its Washongal, Washington workshop. Professionals now using the Ansur include British dressage Olympians Christopher…