Saddleonline-Seeking a good Saddle

Saddles in the styles seen today date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, modern saddle comes in a wide variety of styles; each designed for a specific equestrianism discipline, and requires careful fit to both the rider and the horse. Proper saddle care can make longer the useful life of a saddle. The fit of the product is the most critical feature

 And you want to make sure that you are getting your money's worth but more importantly whether your horse would find the fit comfortable. In addition to fitting you and your requirements, it is very important that in choosing a goodsaddle, you pick one that fits your horse well.

All saddles need to be kept clean and dry. They need to be stored under cover, away from weather and dust. We like to use oil and soap to clean our leather with. We mix a couple of capfuls with a quart of warm water and then use a sponge to get all the horse sweat and mud off. If your leather shows any sign of cracking it's a good idea to oil it before conditioning. We use plain olive oil for this. It really penetrates the leather and it's relatively cheap when compared to some of the other products available for this. A saddle should be cleaned regularly if it used for work. It is usually easiest to clean a saddle when placed on a moveable saddle rack. Ideally, a rider should quickly wipe down the saddle after every ride with a slightly damp, but not wet, sponge or cloth, in order to remove any dirt and sweat. Once a week, or after every 5-7 rides, a more thorough cleaning should be performed. Before a horse show or other competition, the rider should take extra care to clean the saddle and polish all metal parts, including the D-rings, stirrups, stirrup bars , the buckles, dees, and ornamental.

Budget will be another important factor to consider when choosing a western saddle. Expensive saddles usually mean better quality. Talk to a professional to discover which type of saddle works for you and your horse.