Western Saddles

Humans have been riding horses for several thousand years. Have saddles with stirrups been around most of that time, or only more recently? To find out, answer our Just-for-Fun Trivia question.

Please tell us: If you had to choose, would you rather have the brand-new saddle of your choice, or admission to a three-day clinic with your favorite horse trainer?

Whether you’re looking for a new saddle that can handle all-day trail rides or are wanting something that’ll help you stand out in the show pen, you must keep saddle fit in mind when shopping. Professional saddle fitter Terry Peiper shares her tips for evaluating saddle fit so you can make the right choice the next time you’re in the market for a new saddle.

Owner and Founder Donna Saddoris shares how to place your treeless saddle on a CSI Saddle Pad to ensure your horse doesn’t get sore.

Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist Rhonda Martin shares her favorite tips for saddling your horse with a CSI Saddle Pad.

Owner and Founder Donna Saddoris explains what you need to do when selecting a saddle for your horse. Use these simple tips to evaluate your saddle.

Your guide to great tack and gear!

The saddle horn plays a larger role in saddle selection and use than you might realize.

Tack fit is critical to your horse’s health and wellbeing. Learn key checkpoints for his saddle, bridle, bit, cinch, and other core gear.

All of your trail tack, including your trail saddle must fit your horse well and allow him to do his job. It also needs to complement your trail-riding needs.

Western saddles come in countless variations for different types of riding disciplines and breeds of horse. How many Western saddles do *you* own? Please let us know by participating in H&R’s Gallop Poll.

Brush up on your front cinch know-how to help ensure that every ride is a fun and safe experience.