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Checking the fit of your saddle Goal of Fit: Bar Contact to the Horse’s Back The bars protect the spine and distribute pressure from the rider’s weight evenly across the horse’s back. Larger riders and performance saddles need longer bars to give more contact area to distribute pressure. Checking the Fit of your Saddle The […]
How to buy a saddle “What size saddle does my horse need?” Many people ask this question so we’ve put together some useful resources to guide your decision. We suggest looking over the information below to compile your results when considering four main areas: Height/weight, Breed, Gullet Templates, and Conformation. 1. Check the Height and […]
Home Trail Endurance Mule Field Trail Horizon T-Series Used Tack DemoAbout Rigging Gen II Custom Serial # How To: 3 Way Adjustable Rigging Adjustable Position Rigging Options Full Western PositionTucker’s Adjustable Position Rigging allows you to rig your saddle to best fit your horse. The full position, pictured at right, puts more force on the front of the saddle. For this reason, a rear cinch is typically used […]
Your complete guide to saddle rigging Rigging {ˈriɡiNG} : v. Used to refer to how the cinch strap attaches to the saddle to hold the saddle in place. Rigging basics Hardware: The rigging hardware can be D rings, circular rings, or a flat plate. A saddle can also have a combination of two of these. Most […]
The internet is chock full of information, but sometimes it can be frustrating not knowing what is true and what is not. Myths abound in the area of saddle fitting, and we sort through these myths with our customers on a daily basis. These myths can cause frustration as well as cost you money, so […]
Parts of the saddle | The gullet Gullet {guhl-it} : n. The tunnel under the fork of the saddle that sits over the horse’s withers. The gullet of the saddle is one of the most crucial parts. It holds the bars of the saddle together and its angle determines how the saddle is going to […]
Get the Correct Stirrup Length Finding the correct stirrup length is crucial to riding safely, having proper control over your horse and keeping a good, balanced form. When you are riding, your ear, shoulder, hip and heel should all be in alignment. If your stirrups are too long or too short, your heels will be […]
Parts of the saddle | The fenders Fender {fén/dər} : n. a piece of leather that connects the stirrups to the side of a saddle. The fender serves as a barrier between your leg and the horse, keeping your leg from contacting the horse’s sweat or creating friction. The shape and size of fenders varies […]
Checking the fit of your saddle Stirrup {stir-əp} : n. Small light frames or rings for receiving the foot of a rider that are attached by a strap to a saddle and used to aid in mounting and as a support while ridingStirrups are a pretty no-brainer part of the saddle, but the style of […]
Saddle Fitting Guide – English & Western Saddles What type of saddle is the best option for you? Our saddle fitting guide will help you decide which style of saddle suits your riding needs and help you understand the basics of how to fit a saddle. Selecting a Saddle Type Saddles for English riding can generally […]