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This is the most common type of"English"
Saddle. It's the best choice of saddle for all around ridability. |
| The Forward Seat saddle was
developed by Italian Cavalry riders during World War I. It is essentially an English saddle. If you go fox hunting or like to jump, this saddle is a good choice. |
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The McClellan saddle is another story
altogether. Designed as a cavalry saddle the U.S.Army in the 1850's, it has had a long career with the Army. This is the the type of saddle great-great grandpappy rode in during the Civil War. It was used by the U.S. Army until the 1940's when horse cavalry was deemed obsolete. It's a good saddle for cavalry riding and trail riding. I've hunted in one and found it great for that purpose. But, the McClellan saddle takes a great deal of getting used to. It can ruin your backside if you are not used to it. My advice, barrow one first before you buy one, oh, and put a blanket on top of the saddle, too (old cavalry trick). The McClellan is one of my favorites. |
| Here's one that everybody should
be familiar with. There are many of "Western" saddle to be found and they are all purpose-specific. There are western saddle for everything from roping, barrel racing, cutting, trail riding, hard tying and daly horns, and you name it. It's about the most comfortable saddle if you're planning to spend long hours in it. |
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