Which saddle was designed for security and comfort in the saddle no matter how harsh the conditions?

The traditional Australian stock saddle was designed for security and comfort in the saddle no matter how harsh the conditions.

1. What does Poley saddle mean?
2. What is a Fender saddle?
3. Who invented the Australian stock saddle?
4. When was the Australian stock saddle invented?
5. What does mounted saddle mean?
6. What is a stock saddle?
7. What is the back of the saddle called?
8. Where is the fender on a saddle?
9. What are Aussie saddles used for?
10. Why don t Australian saddles have horns?
11. What is a trail saddle?
12. What is a saddle used for?
13. How are Australian stock saddles measured?

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.

What is a Fender saddle?

Swinging fender saddle is an Australian stock saddle used all over the world for many different activities which demands long hours in the saddle and a more comfortable seat for the rider. ... The swinging fender saddle is kept on with a girth attached to billets under the flaps, simmer to those on a dressage saddle.

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.

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 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.

What is the back of the saddle called?

CANTLE. The cantle is the back part of the saddle that extends out from the seat.

Where is the fender on a saddle?

Fender fén/dər : n. a piece of leather that connects the stirrups to the side of a saddle. The fender serves as a barrier between your leg and the horse, keeping your leg from contacting the horse's sweat or creating friction.

What are Aussie saddles used 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.

Why don t Australian saddles have horns?

The position of the rigging dees and flank girth is great for the purpose it was designed for and that is roping. An Australian stock saddle generally speaking does not have a horn. ... 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 trail saddle?

Trail/Pleasure Saddle

Trail saddles are made to be lightweight. They most commonly have round, short skirts. Trail saddles also have padded seats or sometimes even gel seats for comfort. They are not designed for roping or heavy ranch work.

What is a saddle used for?

The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse. However, specialized saddles have been created for oxen, camels and other animals.

How are Australian stock saddles measured?

The Australian stock saddle is traditionally measured in the effective air space between the knee pad and the cantle. Measuring in front of the knee pad or behind the cantle, the rider cannot sit on so measuring this distorts the effective size available.