"It took me 8 years and 3 months of practise and learning from my mistakes to finally win a competition."
"It took me 8 years and 3 months of practise and learning from my mistakes to finally win a competition."
A saddle suitably designed to keep the rider on the horse when jumping sizeable obstacles.
Leather saddles can be made of cow hide, horse hide, kangaroo hide, camel hide or bison hide. Leather saddles need to be broken in as they are quite hard to begin with but are more comfortable than synthetic saddles over time. They need to be waxed to keep them supple and kept dry if possible.
Martin Saddlery is a well established Texan saddle maker of ranch, trail, barrel racing and roping western saddles. They emphasize the importance of the correct saddle tree construction and make them on site.
A traditional Mexican style saddle, the precursor to the US Western saddle.
A saddle made for mules or donkeys.
A manufacturer of all purpose and eventing saddles.
A youth's saddle for pony riding.
A sturdy western saddle for roping steers during ranch work or at rodeo tournaments.
Saddlebags are holding small quantities of personal posessions and can be front or rear mounted types. Cantle bags attach to the rear of the saddle.
A blanket placed between the saddle and the horse to absorb sweating and provide cushioning. Modern saddle blankets are made with a fleece lining and foam padding inside.
A modern alternative to a saddle blanket, a saddle pad is also constructed to alleviate any rubbing between the saddle and the horse and allow for absorbing shocks.
A wood or metal skeletion made for the puspose of hanging and storing saddles when not in use.
The frame around which the rest of the saddle parts are constructed. Traditional saddle trees were rigid whereas most modern plastic saddle trees are spring trees to provide more flexibilty. Some saddles do not have a tree at all. The saddle tree must be of the correct proportions for the horse it is to sit upon.
Any decorative saddle used when showing the horse in events.
Saddle coverings manufactured from man made nylons such as DuPont Cordura denier nylon. Advantages of synthetic saddles are that they are lighter than leather, do not need to be broken in, and require less mantenance. However leather is still considered to be more comfortable. Synthetic saddles are usually cheaper than leather saddles.
Designation for a saddle used on cattle trails. Must provide comfort over long distances and have a horn to allow for reining and roping.
Saddles manufactured without a tree are lightweight and use torsion to provide stiffness. Treeless saddles are often preferred for eventing because they flex more naturally with the movement of the horse's back.
Tucker Saddles specialise in designing and manufacturing trail saddles using various trademark design features.
A style of saddle designed for ranching and roping.
A saddle designed for use in the American West for roping, reining and herding cattle for ranch work over large areas. They incorporate the design features of a roping horn and a larger tree construction. They have developed into variations of trail, barrel and rodeo saddles. They are often highly decorated.
Wintec is the brand name of a range of synthetic saddles manufactured by Bates Saddlery of Australia. Stock, racing, dressage, jumping, all purpose and endurance synthetic saddles are manufactured.
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This is a wonderfully informative book exploring the natural instincts and abilities of all horses. Written in an easy flowing manner, Budiansky has produced a well constructed definition of reasons for the traits and physical characteristics of an animal which, if had not been for human intervention, could easily have become extinct. The book begins with the evolutionary path of the horse, a path created more by short term need to survive than by a desire to eventually create the perfect running animal. This follows with an investigation into mans first brutal contact with the horse and its eventual domestication into a means of transport for trade and war. The book then reaches for its true strengths when it begins to analyze the social interaction between horses in a natural environment. This is followed by three separate chapters investigating the horse's senses and mental strengths and weakenesses. All of which are very compelling reading. The penultimate chapters investigate the mechanical design of a horse's movements and the genetic characteristics that have led to the established breeds we are familiar with today. This book is very much a scientific study of the horse and provides a refreshing viewpoint of this amazing animal. |
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In this superb expanded and updated volume, equestrian expert Elwyn Hartley Edwards traces the evolution of the horse, covering every major breed of horse and pony as well as the contribution the horse has made to civilization -- in the wild, at work, at war, and in sport and recreation. Chronicling the history of the horse, The New Encyclopedia of the Horse encompasses the early domestication of the horse. This expanded edition features new information on Western riding as well as classical riding styles, and current international sporting events. There are also completely new chapters on horse management, training, and equipment. Visual Breed Guide: There are more than 150 of the world's major breeds of horse and pony photographed in specially commissioned full-figure portraits as well as hundreds of action shots. The origin, history, and uses of each breed are explained, and each breed is brought to life by historical anecdotes and fascinating, little-known facts. Outstanding specimens of familiar as well as obscure breeds are featured, including Dutch Warmbloods and Camargues, Icelandic and Timor Ponies, Morgans and Shetlands, Andalucian and Lusitano, and the Cutting Horse. Brand New Chapters: The new sections on horse management, training, and equipment explain the basics of the proper care of the horse. Information is also included on farriers, feeding, grooming, horse behavior, training techniques, and which equipment to use, including saddles, bridles, and bits. Truly encyclopedic in scope, this is the essential reference for every horse lover. |
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