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riding same on all types of saddles

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Question
hello Lyn, i felt difficult gripping my knees riding a horse wearing polo saddle. is riding same on all types of saddles?

Answer
Rohit,

In a word, no.  While basically the same there are differences.  A big difference between saddles with Western-style trees vs English-type saddles is that on the Western you grip more with you thighs while the English is more lower leg.  You also sit in a little different position if riding a forward seat saddle built for jumping vs a saddle for dressage/equitation riding.  

Riding different types of saddles will make you a better rider.