Types of Saddles
There are several types of Western saddles. But, what's the difference? Below is a list of saddles and what makes each one unique.
Flat seat and high pommel
Free swinging fenders
Narrow oxbow type stirrups
Tall thin horn
Deep seat
Extra strong horns and trees
Generally suede out padded seats
Low swells
Narrower deep pocket seat
Fenders hung from center of tree
Narrow and medium height horn
Usually made with cutouts in the skirt
Comfortable and deep seat
Strong horn, tree and rigging
Lower swells than a cutter but higher than a roping saddle
Small and lightweight tree, minimized skirts
Relatively flat seat
High cantle and pommel
Free-swinging fenders
Tall and narrow horn
Narrow tread stirrup
Lower horn
Deeper skirt
Balanced seat
Silver decoration and ornate tooling
Made for comfort and smoothness
Higher cantle and pommel
Fenders placed underneath the rider's body
Wide stirrup tread
Leather saddle strings for tying gear
Big and heavy
Sturdy tree
Comfortable slick hard seat
High cantles and back straps
Plate rigging
Lightweight
D ring attachments for training aides
Low pommels and cutout skirts
Padded comfortable seat
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