Are Australian saddles good for trail riding?

Put simply, there is NO saddle more comfortable for the trail horse, AND the rider, than an Australian stock saddle. It evolved over two centuries to be bush-perfect. Traditional Western saddles were designed for working cattle in the traditional American way – which is a style peculiar to the Americas.

Are Australian saddles safer?

Australian Stock Saddles have traditionally had a stirrup leather 1 1/4″ wide. It has been mounted on a steel hook bar, which is a huge safety factor. The downside is that the leathers sometimes pinched and the buckles could rub on the inner leg. A wider 2″ leather became popular and did solve some of these problems.

Can you post in an Australian saddle?

Do you post in an Australian saddle? If you normally ride in a 17″ english saddle, then you need a 17″ Australian saddle. Having a larger seat size will allow you to post in your saddle if you tend to post or stand in your stirrups. Some riders like the poleys right against their thigh, and will choose a snug fit.

Are Syd Hill saddles good?

Yes, Syd Hill is a higher quality and their price shows it. I was just throwing out a cheaper option. Not the BEST quality out there, but it’s a wonderful balance of price and quality, in my opinion.

Are Australian stock saddles comfortable?

The stirrup position on the Australian saddle is a little more forward than in a western saddle and the seat positions the legs in front of the body. This makes the saddle comfortable for long hours of riding and for riding in tough terrain.

Can you use a western saddle pad with an Australian saddle?

Do you carry this tack?” Colin answered: WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A SHAPED PAD FOR A TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SADDLE. This is a pad that goes between the outer flap of a traditional Aussie saddle and the side of the horse.

Why do Australians have saddles?

The Australian saddle allows riders to be able to move with the horse over difficult terrain. The added “knee pads” help to keep the rider in the saddle, as do the high cantle and pommel.

Can you use an English girth with an Australian saddle?

Not easily. The billets on most of the Australian saddles I’ve seen are 1.25″, and the norm for English billets is 1″ – so the English girth won’t fit on to the strap.

Can you use an English saddle pad with an Australian saddle?

Colin answered: WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER USE A SHAPED PAD FOR A TRADITIONAL AUSTRALIAN SADDLE. This is a pad that goes between the outer flap of a traditional Aussie saddle and the side of the horse. It is meant to be against the side of the horse and take sweat from the animal.

Are Syd HIll saddles adjustable?

All of our premium Syd HIll saddles comes with an Adjustable gullet that can be set to narrow, medium, wide or xwide.