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A Look at English Saddle Styles

Mon, 30 May 2011 14:30:57 +0000

Some pieces of equestrian equipment are fairly easy to pick out. For example, when it comes to riding helmets, all you have to do is find an ASTM/SEI approved model that fits snugly on your head. There aren’t any major features that set one helmet apart from another, so shopping for this type of item is a breeze. The same holds true when buying shirts, breeches, and gloves. As long as the item fits well, you’ll be fine.

Choosing a saddle, on the other hand, is a bit more complicated. At first glance, all English saddles look basically the same to an inexperienced eye, so you might be inclined to select the cheapest or most stylish one without considering anything else. But each saddle has important differences in features such as seat depth and location, as well as flap length and shape. These differences directly affect your ability to ride effectively in certain events, so just as you choose equestrian boots based on how you intend to ride, you should do the same thing when it comes to saddles.

The three most popular English saddle styles are dressage, jumping, and all-purpose. Here are a few basic characteristics to keep in mind as you try to figure out which style to purchase from TheEquestrianCorner.com.

English Dressage Saddles

Deep seat with long, straight flaps
Higher pommel and cantle
Helps riders maintain a straight-backed, upright posture from their riding helmets down through their equestrian boots
Allows rider’s legs to stay closer to the horse’s body
Available with or without knee rolls
Appropriate for beginners, pleasure riders, and dressage events
Top brands include Henri de Rivel (HDR), Germania, Jorge Canaves, Pro-Trainer, and Shannon

English Jumping Saddles

Deep seat with short, angled flaps
Lower pommel and cantle
Helps riders to lean forward into jumps
Available with knee rolls to provide more security and stability during jumps
Available with Grip-Tac leather for improved grip
Appropriate for jumping or cross-country eventing
May not be suitable for novices or pleasure riders
A leading manufacturer is HDR

All-Purpose English Saddles

Essentially a cross between dressage and jumping saddles
Medium-depth or deep seat with mid-length flaps
Rounded or square cantle
Available with knee rolls for extra support
Provides riders with balance and security for participation in different disciplines
Appropriate for pleasure riding , foxhunting, and competitions
Suitable for novices and intermediates
Top brands include HDR, Germania, Pro Am, and Jorge Canaves

Though these are the most popular English saddle styles, they are not the only ones available. Here at TheEquestrianCorner.com, we also carry close contact, event, and young rider saddles, so be sure to browse our entire collection. For your convenience, we also carry all the apparel, riding helmets, equestrian boots, and accessories you’ll need for training or your next event.

Choosing an English saddle comes down to your purpose for riding, skill level, and personal preferences. Your saddle has a direct impact on how well you ride and how quickly your horse responds to commands, so take some time to try out a few different models appropriate to your discipline to see which one feels the most comfortable.

Saddle Pads Under All Saddles

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:49:02 +0000

Horse saddle pads are essential for all horses. The help wick away the moisture from the horse back, keeping it drier and less susceptible to fungal growth and less inviting for pests, it adds a layer against friction rubs on the horse’s skin, and it provides an extra layer of comfort to both the horse and rider. Even in the Western days, the riders would lay a regular woven blanket under the saddle. Usually that same blanket might become a sleeping pad for the rider at night. Saddles pads from the e-commerce site, where customer service and a great website are two reasons to visit the site, stay for a while, and see all the Spring Arrivals.

American Warmblood Dressage Saddle Pad

Saddlery Accessories Complete Your Horse Tack

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:09:13 +0000

Don’t spend hours looking here and there for saddlery accessories when you can go to one website and access a wide selection of breastplates, martingales, as well as stirrups and stirrup leathers, irons and pads. And if you are looking for a new saddle they offer dressage saddles, event saddles, show jumping saddles, and trail saddles perfect for the casual ride. Designed and manufactured from Fine French Leather by Henri De Rivel known for their craftsmanship and offering the correct balance and position to the rider at the right price Check out these quality equestrian items at www.theequestriancorner.com.

Saddles And Saddle Accessories In Closeout Steals

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:32:42 +0000

If you are looking for a new saddle or saddle accessories, you will want to check out the Closeout Steals section at The Equestrian Corner store. They are offering a nice selection, some at prices that are up to 45% off the original retail price, and these are are name brand, top of the line saddles like HDR . While you visit www.theequestriancorner.com you should also look for great savings on equestrian apparel. This is one great store for all your horse riding and tack needs.

Henri De Rivel Devrel Deauville Jumping Saddle

Horse Saddles and Saddlery Care Products

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 16:11:20 +0000

Horse saddles are made for different riding styles. Some are designed for jumping, while others are designed for closer contact with your horse. The knowledgeable product reps at The Equestrian Corner can help you decide which saddle fits your needs. They have a full selection of saddles and riding accessories to get you started. Our saddles are made of the finest quality leathers from France, stitched for long-lasting use, and are designed to give you many comfortable rides. They also stock a leather care line of saddlery products to maintain the life of your tack.

Close Contact Saddles

Horse Saddles and Saddle Pads

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:07:47 +0000

When selecting a saddle keep in mind there are a number of different types of horse saddles from which to choose. Different horse saddles can be designed for specific different purposes. The two main categories of horse saddles are Western horse saddles and English riding saddles. Your choice in saddles, will depend on how you want to use the saddle. Are you a rider who chooses jumping or are you a dressage competitor or maybe just a pleasure rider?

When choosing a retail shop or an e-commerce site to purchase your saddle, you’ll need to make sure that you will be able to return the saddle in the event it does not fit properly. A professional saddle fitter will help by making adjustments to the saddle to get the fit as accurate as possible for you and your horse’s safety and comfort. When horse saddles are fitted properly, they will allow the horse to move freely and without pain or irritation. Horse saddles that do not fit exactly perfect can be improved with the use of saddle pads. Saddles and saddle pads as well as fitting and measuring expertise are available to you when you purchase online at The Equestrian Corner.com.

Equine Couture Monte Carlo Saddle Pad

Horse Equipment And Horse Saddles Comfort And Safety

Equestrian Pro — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:05:28 +0000

Buying the right horse equipment is one of the most important decisions you have to make if you are a rider. The right equipment can increase your riding experience and bad equipment can equally ruin your experience and be a threat to your safety as well. Riders often ignore the comfort and safety of the horse while choosing which equipment to buy. Our advice to you is to get equipment that is comfortable and safe for you and your horse. One of the very first things you would want to get is a saddle. Horse saddles are can be found in four styles: English, West, Asian and Military.

Horse Saddles Are #1 In Equestrian Equipment

Equestrian Pro — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:06:59 +0000

When you are asked what is the single most important item of equestrian equipment, what do you answer? Most people say their horse saddles. Saddles can make or break a riding experience by making it wonderful or miserable, both for you and the horse. What is comfortable for you may not be so for the horse. Don’t forget there are two of you in this. France and Argentina are known for their high quality and beautiful leather that is used for traditional and classic saddles. Special events such as jumping and dressage saddles demand specific details, but high quality should always be included in all purpose equipment also.

Spring Is Just On It’s Way – Your Horse Buddy May Still Need A Blanket

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:17:56 +0000

After all the first day of Spring is coming up soon. You wouldn’t know it in some parts of the country though. The nights are still too cool, and even on cloudy days the temperature is below normal. I’m still seeing the horses around us wearing their turnout blankets. The ones you started out the fall with may be showing wear. The Equestrian Corner is having a 50% off sale on lots of items, including turnout blankets, saddle pads and more. Check out their sale – there’s still cool weather riding ahead.

What Kind of Horse Saddles Fit Your Needs?

Equestrian Pro — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:41:10 +0000

All horse saddles aren’t made alike. Some are made for jumping, while others are designed for closer contact with your horse. The saddle experts at The Equestrian Corner can help you decide which saddle fits your needs. We’ve got a full selection of saddles and riding accessories to get you started. Our saddles are made of the finest quality leathers from France, stitched for long-lasting use, and are designed to give you many comfortable rides.

Close Contact Saddles