1. I have heard that the saddles provide more security for the rider... is this true?
2. Also, does anyone know if it is difficult to learn to ride in an Australian saddle.
3. Do horses have to be trained specificly for an australian saddle?
Thank you so much for your help!
2007-02-19 13:16:57 · 3 answers · asked by Allice 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
i had a friend who owns one and loves it. i don't like them however.
they are a cross between an english and a western saddle - higher cantle, wide stirrup straps, english stirrups and no horn.
generally australian saddles are ridden with western length stirrups, and compared to an english saddle they do provide a little more security (deeper seat)
horses don't have to be trained for a type of saddle, just a type of riding (reins and leg), but an australian saddle fits more like an english saddle than a western one and needs the same kind of pad underneath it
2007-02-19 17:21:15 · answer #1 · answered by Riley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just a warning... a TRUE Aussie saddle will cost (new) about $2,000. a fake one made in India or China will cost way less. are you really looking at buying a TRUE Aussie? or a fake? the fakes can have all kinds of issues or they can work out great,....but only last a few years (maybe 2-3 years) then the flocking gets lumpy or just wears down and you must buy another saddle. as for your horn question: if you're not going to rope anything, there's no point to having a horn. you can always tie a dog collar (a small one) to the swell/fork of the hornless saddle and you have a handle if you need to hold on to something. the horn is great if you want to hang stuff like a lead rope or halter, etc. the horn can also catch your sweater or shirt if you dismount wrong. I've ridden with both horn and no horn and I have a saddle with a Mexican Vaquero style horn which is larger than the typical and is flat. so it doesn't catch on anything, but it's still stylish in the old school buckaroo way.
2016-05-24 18:25:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australian saddles are heavy much like a western.
I don't think they provide more security for the rider unless you do alot of rough riding down hill ...then they feel a bit more secure in the seat ( deeper) higher in back and as your legs/feet are a bit more forward.
If your horse is accustomed to the weight of a western saddle he shouldn't have any trouble with the australian.
Want to buy mine?
(Grin)
2007-02-19 15:01:10 · answer #3 · answered by Allan 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋