Horse Show Saddles

Have you ever gone to a parade, rodeo or even a county fair and seen the beautiful horses that are ridden? Did you ever think, wow that is an amazing looking horse, and how beautiful the saddle was decorated? This awestruck presence is due to the horse show saddle. They are both amazing and astonishing to look at, leaving many people to believe what a mystical creature it must be to be honored by wearing something so magnificent.

When it comes to horse saddles, there is a different type of saddle for each different purpose. One such purpose is for show. Horse show saddles are some of the most extravagant available on the market. These saddles are in a class all their own. They are full of design and flair that demands attention from everyone around. Each one is unique and is aimed at bringing out specific characteristics of the horse or event.  As mentioned above, each different type of saddle serves a specific purpose. Some are designed for work, some are designed for sport, some are even designed for the pure pleasure of just a wonderful ride through the woods. Then there are those that are designed for show. Show saddles are set apart from other saddles because they are more for decoration and appearance rather than actual use and endurance needed for a work saddle.

When people show their horses, the judges look at the horse and how well groomed it is and the posture of the horse; however, that is only part of the appearance. Show saddles add an extra elegance to the overall appearance, which is what the judges base their scores on. For this reason, horse show saddles are highly decorated and contain the latest fashion trends.

Since fashions are ever changing, so are the show saddles. Keeping up with the latest fashion trends is very important. These saddles are decorated with deep tooling that makes each one unique and beautiful to look at. Many are trimmed in silver, have padded seats and turned stirrups.

When choosing a show saddle, you want to choose one that is comfortable for you as well as the horse. Make sure that it fits right and will not give any problems cinching it. If it does not fit right, the horse may show some discomfort that will be apparent to the judges and may result in low scores.  Due to the elaborate design and workmanship of the show saddle, it is not used for anything other than show. Using such a saddle for ranch work or anything else could damage the saddle and become detrimental to the appearance of the horse.