[savvylover112]

Ok I was thinking of starting western riding with my little pony Patch here he is

and I was just wondering do you think this is a good set to start off with?
eBay.ie: Synthetic Western Saddle Set (item 220544211851 end time 20-Feb-10 13:38:13 GMT)
I just will be doing trail riding in a western saddle basically but I want to teach him to neck rein and all and eventually work up to riding in a curb bit and all like that

 

[savvylover112]

anybody ??

 

[Kentucky]

I wouldn't buy that saddle of any other Synthetic saddle. They are not are good as a real leather saddle. Good Luck, I know you don't want to spend a ton of money but you get what you pay for.

 

[savvylover112]

Thanks for the reply Eddie I am having a look around anyway may have found a nice leather one

 

[smartchic]

I think you will enjoy riding in a western saddle. I agree about the leather not plastic/fake saddles. Real leather is much safer and better quality. You can find good quality leather saddles fairly cheap on e-bay. Teaching a horse to neck rein is very simple. It wont take long and you will be a one handed girl.

 

[savvylover112]

So how does this saddle look not sure if it will fit Patch but anyway lol

eBay.ie: WESTERN SET SADDLE/BRIDLE 6 ITEMS COB BROWN RRP £399 (item 360227937306 end time 30-Jan-10 15:15:46 GMT)

 

[Ink]

That second saddle you listed doesn't look too terrible. I definitely would go with leather rather than synthetic they're just more comfy.

Just check the sizing and make sure you're getting a good fit for your pony and you. Pay attention to the seat size. You don't want to get a saddle that's way too big. Statelinetack.com has sizing chart to help you figure it out if you need it.

 

[savvylover112]

Thank you very much ink

 

[savvylover112]

Okay I am thinking of getting my mare Phoebe into it too and I was just wondering would you think a full or a cob size would fit her here is both of them eBay.ie: NEW 6 PIECE WESTERN SADDLE/BRIDLE SET - BLACK - COB (item 130362655220 end time 27-Feb-10 21:22:40 GMT) eBay.ie: NEW 6 PIECE WESTERN SADDLE/BRIDLE SET - BLACK - FULL (item 140376331222 end time 20-Feb-10 09:49:03 GMT)

and here is Phoebe

 

[savvylover112]

Okay so my dad has bought me a western saddle

So any tips from anyone that I need to know about western riding I'm so excited

 

[Tasia]

ok does the saddle fit? And I can not stress this enough get a coach!! Learn the basics. Learn how to keep your horse round on a loose rein,move off your legs... Its alot of work and it can not be taken lightly. =).

 

[savvylover112]

I got the measurements of the saddle and measured my horse exactly so yes it should fit because of that and thank you very much for your advice

 

[SorrelHorse]

What are you looking to train in? Reining, Working cow, gaming, trail...? That would tell us what we need to help you with.

 

[savvylover112]

I am just going to be doing a bit of trail riding and to the coach I have never seen any one in Ireland ride western I am just going to be doing trail riding and such there are no western competitions over here

 

[SorrelHorse]

If you're just going to trail ride you should be perfectly fine with english training. The only problem with going from english to western is that the hroses often won't take the extra weight very well. The western saddle covers more of the back and makes them feel unbalanced, or at least until they get used to having it.

 

[Roperchick]

i wouldnt worry about working in a curb bit. they are mostly for hard competition in show rings and rodeo... if your just going to do pleasure riding and trail i would work in a snaffle maybe with a short shank.

HAVE FUN WESTERN RIDING IS GREAT!!!

 

[savvylover112]

Thanks everyone I think it is coming sometime next week