September 01, 2004

By: Sandra Geldart
Website: http://www.happy-horse-saddles.com

Cutting saddles - The cutting edge

There are many all purpose western saddles on the market that can be used for a variety of disciplines. The casual or starter rider on a budget can find many saddlemakers that provide a great all purpose western saddle to start off with, while the rider waits to see where their interests may lead them. These saddles are okay for the rider starting out cutting, but once they become more serious they may want to find a specialty built cutting saddle.

When shopping for a cutting saddle start out with a budget in mind. As with many things these days you can spend as much as you want, up to many thousands of dollars! Once you decide how much you want to spend, shop around, and don’t be afraid to look at used cutting saddles. Often you can find a great used saddle with many years left in it, from a saddlemaker that you may not be able to afford to buy from new.

For those serious enough, (or lucky enough), there are top of the line saddle makers that will custom build your dream cutting saddle to your exact specifications, that will fit both you and your horse like a glove. From your choice of colour, hand tooled leather, smooth or rough out seat, and a wood or fibreglass tree, custom cutting saddles are truly worth the investment for serious competitors.

About The Author:

Sandra Geldart is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.happy-horse-saddles.com.  With a degree in Equine Science Technology, Sandra brings you 27 years experience working with horses including showing horses and barrel racing.