What is a swinging fender saddle?
What is a swinging 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.
How do you measure a swinging fender saddle?
Other Saddle Measurements Measure from the top of the webbing (where it hooks over the stirrup Bar) to the bottom of the leather. Can be measured by placing a ruler or straight edge on pommel and top of cantle. Take measurement from this ruler to the lowest point of the seat.
What is a fender saddle used for?
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. The shape and size of fenders varies from saddle to saddle; the shape is more about style than function.
What is a half breed saddle?
Junior Half Breed Saddle is built exactly the same as the full size saddles making it a hard wearing and comfortable saddle for the young rider. Because they are so well built once your kids have grown out of this saddle you will have no trouble selling it on because of its quality.
Can you jump in a stock saddle?
They are not made for jumping. Some of the kids ride in them at pony club, and while they use them for sporting etc, they really cannot jump properly in them, we use synthetic saddles mostly, and would only use stock saddles for young or difficult horses rather than all purpose type saddle.
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.
How do you size a stock saddle?
A guide to stock saddle v English saddle seat sizes
- 40 cm/16″ to 42 cm/16.5″ = Small stock saddle.
- 42 cm/16.5″ to 43 cm/17″ = Medium stock saddle.
- 43 cm/17″ to 44 cm/17.5″ = Large stock saddle.
- 44 cm/17.5″ to 46 cm/18″ = Extra Large stock saddle.
How do I know what size saddle I need?
To measure the seat of a western saddle you should measure from the back of the swell at the top of the gullet back to leading edge of the cantle. There should be approximately four inches between your crotch and the fork (or swells).
What’s the difference between full quarter horse bars and semi?
Bar Measurements Semi-quarter horse bars measure 6 inches apart on your measuring tool. Full quarter horse bars are 6 1/4 to 6 1/2 inches apart. This size fits horses who are wider in the front shoulders than a semi-quarter horse bar size with extra muscle or fat.
How do you measure a gullet on a stock saddle?
Gullet Measurement Basics
- Set the saddle on a saddle stand with the front facing you.
- Visually locate the narrowest part of the gullet. Use your ruler to locate the point of the saddle that is 2 inches below the narrowest section.
- Use your ruler to measure from left to right across this section of the saddle.
How should a stock saddle fit?
There should be two to four inches of clearance between the top of the withers and the top of the saddle chamber. How can you determine saddle fitment in this way? A good rule of thumb is that you need to have four fingers of clearance at the front of the saddle and certain clearance on each side of the wither.
Are stock saddles treeless?
Treeless Saddles are flexible and do not have a rigid tree. They are designed to fit lots of different sized horses. Western Saddles are designed for both the horses and riders comfort during long rides. Stock Saddles are not as heavy as Western Saddles but are also designed for long rides.
How to order a hp swinging fender saddle?
Pay $500 deposit for a HP Swinging Fender Saddles and then put in the Order Form. HP Half Breed Saddle Order Form. Download below. Email me the required information about You and the Horse ( found in the form) and together we will get it designed. ****Covid ruined our time line. We are now back to Delivery 4 Weeks.
Is there a position problem with Australian stock saddles?
Whilst I was at it, I made real sure that a fixed the ‘Position Problem’ that has been will ALL Australian Stock Saddles of the past and mostly of the present. See the Position file. I thank my Clients around the World, for designing such lovely Bespoke Saddles, hence the many photos I have.
Where can I get a saddle fit for my horse?
We have two Accredited saddle fitters in our store who are available to visit you and your horse to make sure your new saddle fits correctly. Please contact the store on PH: 07 5428 1564 to arrange a time for your saddle fitting. !