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The traditional Australian stock saddle was designed for security and comfort in the saddle no matter how harsh the conditions.
- What does Poley saddle mean?
- When was the Australian stock saddle invented?
- What is a Polley saddle?
- What is the difference between a western saddle and an Australian saddle?
- What is a Fender saddle used for?
- What does mounted saddle mean?
- What is a stock saddle?
- Who invented the Australian stock saddle?
- What is a half breed saddle?
- Where are Syd Hill saddles made?
- What are Australian saddles good for?
- What saddle does Clinton Anderson use?
- What is the back of the saddle called?
- What kind of saddle do they use in Australia?
What does Poley saddle mean?
While having stylistic roots from the English saddle in the design of the seat, panels, fenders, and stirrups, it has a much deeper seat, higher cantle, and flared pommels (sometimes called Poleys) in the front to create a very secure saddle for riders who ride in rough conditions or spend long hours on a horse.
When was the Australian stock saddle invented?
The Australian stock saddle came into being around the mid 1800s. The old pioneers soon learnt that the English styles of saddle they brought with them couldn't handle the conditions; the terrain was rough and the horses often rougher.
What is a Polley saddle?
Fitted with swinging fenders mounted on a stirrup bar, and built on a web strung wood and aluminum tree, this saddle is designed for comfort and durability. The seat has a 4.5 inch dip and the knee pads are 3.5 inches high. The man-made fleece on the underside provides durability and comfort for the horse.
What is the difference between a western saddle and an Australian saddle?
The position of the rigging dees on a Western saddle tend to place the saddle further down the horses back when compared to the position an Australian stock saddle takes on a horses back. ... This means that when girthed up the saddle is in a more forward position and the rider weight is more over the horses shoulders.
What is a Fender saddle used for?
It is designed for competition, pleasure riding. The fender is mounted on a stirrup suspension bar, to allow riders to get their legs forward.
What does mounted saddle mean?
A fully mounted saddle is one which comes with stirrup leathers, irons and girth. Unmounted saddles do not come with mounts, meaning you need to buy them seperately.
What is a stock saddle?
1. stock saddle - an ornamented saddle used by cowboys; has a high horn to hold the lariat. Western saddle. saddle horn, horn - a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather) saddle - a seat for the rider of a horse or camel.
Who invented the Australian stock saddle?
By Trevor James. The Australian Stock Saddle has evolved over around 150 years and was first modelled on the English style all purpose – dressage type saddle. The English saddle featured a deep comfortable seat and a knee roll at the front to help the rider grip the saddle.
What is a half breed saddle?
The half breed saddle combines modern balanced riding skills with the comfort of a western style seat. ... They combine the balance, feel, and precision of a dressage saddle with the comfort and security of a western saddle seat and stock saddle thigh pads.
Where are Syd Hill saddles made?
Syd Hill Saddles are the best known stock saddle company in Australia. They have been making saddles since 1887 and we're still going strong today. Their saddles are made from high-quality leathers, with all of our products being handmade by skilled craftsmen.
What are Australian saddles good for?
The saddle is suitable for cattle work, starting young horses, everyday pleasure riding, trail riding, endurance riding, polocrosse and is also used in Australian campdrafting competitions and stockman challenges.
What saddle does Clinton Anderson use?
Clinton has designed the saddle to fit most breeds of horses. Our saddle is known as a half breed. It has the best features of an Aussie Stock Saddle and an American Western Saddle. The swell, pommel and knee pads are all features of an Aussie Stock Saddle.
What is the back of the saddle called?
CANTLE. The cantle is the back part of the saddle that extends out from the seat.
What kind of saddle do they use in Australia?
The Australian saddle is, quite simply, a BIG DRESSAGE SADDLE. The stirrups hang in a dressage position, and they are free swinging. Many Aussie saddles I have designed since the early 80's incorporate aspects of Western saddles.
