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Congratulations! You’re ready to learn how to sit the trot! Sitting the trot is infamous for causing some discomfort and frustration because it takes practice. And even with practice, it sometimes doesn’t quite click immediately. Meanwhile, riders are bouncing around, causing themselves and their horse some discomfort along the way. But we don’t want that … Read more

While high withers can potentially enhance a horse’s performance, saddle fitting high-withered horses can be challenging.  Why is saddle fitting high withered horses so challenging? High withers give a horse extra length in his stride, making him potentially faster than his rivals. In events like barrel racing and roping, this can shave valuable seconds off … Read more

You may need to look into getting one of the best western saddles for gaited horses. Something feels off, or maybe the veteran rider at your barn pointed out some white hairs starting to show in your horse’s once immaculate coat. They’re not from age– they’re from an ill-fitting saddle.  Although you may be used … Read more

What Makes A Great Western Saddle? In this post, I’m going give you my opinion on the top 5 best Western saddle brands. Why? Because every great western horse rider needs the best western saddle. And for any saddle to be great, it needs to be made with care.  A good Western saddle needs to … Read more

A Double J barrel saddle sale is guaranteed to get most barrel racers excited, whether they’re competing at the top or just getting started. Established in 1991, Double J Saddlery has a decade of experience under its collective saddlery belt which is probably why their saddles are such high quality. Double J has a selection … Read more

  Western saddle tree sizes… how do you determine them? Horses have different back shapes and sizes. If you’re planning on participating in any Western riding discipline, you’ll need to understand the importance of Western saddle tree sizes, how to determine whether the tree will fit your horse, and how Western saddle tree sizes affect … Read more

If you’re in the market for a new saddle, or a used saddle, it’s important to learn how to measure a Western saddle seat, both for your sake and your horse’s sake. The reason the saddle has to fit you correctly, is so that you can maintain correct posture, sit in balance, and sit the … Read more

Horses are amazing animals. So, it’s no wonder you took up horse riding. But recently, you’re finding that your horse backs up when mounting. Often. You’re not sure why or what to do. In this post, I’ll explain one of the main reasons your horse backs up when mounting – and the super simple solution. While … Read more

Gaited horse saddles.  What are they, and when should you use one?  Before I present you with 6 different gaited horse saddles with their features and benefits, I need to explain to you what a gaited horse is and why a gaited horse saddle is needed for this particular breed. What’s a Gaited Horse? Gait refers to … Read more