horse riding saddles

I never really understood that one

it used to be considered lewd behavior if a woman was to ride astride a horse (with a leg on each side), not only would her legs be on each side of the animal but she would have to hike up her dress to do so! it was however an improvement over the original thinking that "decent" women and ladies should not ever even ride on a horse at all.. they were supposed to ride in a carriage or cart, not on the actual animal.

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This is a serious question. I have noticed that it is often girls who enjoy horse riding, and i have heard that scientificly many girls break their hymens through horse riding.
So i was wondering do you girls gain any kind of sexual pleasure from the sensation of being in a horses saddle? Is that the attraction ?

Here’s one from a man,and yes I think it is possible in very strenuous situations Im sure that happens in fact I have heard of it although not first hand. I hate to say all the things Ive broken over the years its a long way from an x box to a 1000pd horse its not the gentlest sport. As for the sexual aspect I highly doubt it but females Ive known do seem to have a much stronger emotional bond with their horses than their male counterparts.In the type of work I did sometimes this was a great advantage as a sometimes a female would get along with a particular horse really well while he or (usually she) would give male riders a fit.For some reason unknown to me females have an ability to bond with all animals not just horses in a way that men cant.A lot of old school trainers don’t like having a women in the barn but I see it as a great advantage.You ladies just seem to make the connection sometimes when we cannot

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Can someone help me i have only been riding for an hour today (We did alot of rising and sitting trot in my lesson) and it’s quite personal but it’s sore on the inside of my vagina , it’s red and sore, the skin is broken ever so slightly and it’s not too painful it’s just uncomfortable. Is there anything you could suggest to make it feel better. Also is there anything I can do to prevent it happening again?

a nice warm bath and some soothing cream will soon sort this out. Have you got proper jods, or did u ride in jeans or something with a pronounced seam? Next time, wear well fitting jods, and good luck

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I really want to get a dressage saddle for me and my thoroghbred horse. I am kinda tall and thin and he is kinda boney if that helps. I also would prefer long flaps and deep seats. Does anyone have any suggestions?
I meant by deep seat and long flaps that there are some dressage saddles that really don’t have those two attributes, but they are still dressage saddles. I don’t really know what size my jumping saddle is but I think it is 15, 15 and 1/2 or 16 inches.
I don’t fit into 17" saddles, I’m pretty sure my saddle is 15-15 1/2", so I think I would need a 16".(?)

Long flaps and deep seats are the definition of a dressage saddle.

I have a Klimke, about $1200 and I love it. The best thing to do is to sit in it in the store and see how it fits. If you are thin, you may want a narrow twist. Probably look at a 17" saddle. With dressage saddles, you do want something a bit bigger than what you normally ride in. My close contact is a 16.5" and my dressage is a 17". While the inches size of a saddle is the actual seat – the bigger saddles also have longer flaps. It will be better to get something a bit bigger, to get the longer flaps. Also, as you age, your body shape will change and that bigger seat will be helpful. I went from a 16" from 9th grade through my early 20’s to needing a 17", basically because my butt got bigger….

See if the store will let you take it out on loan – State Line Tack near me does this now – sit it on your horse and make sure it fits your horse. Ride in it without stirrups for a few minutes to see how it fits.

With spending this amount of money – this is what I did with both my new saddles and was glad I did. I did buy my first choice of saddle, but it is nice to know I had that chance in case it did not fit myself or my horse.

If your horse is naturally thinner framed, then get a saddle that fits him now. If he is boney, a bit under muscle and/or underweight – you might do well to get a saddle that is a bit wider and use extra padding until his back fits the saddle. Either that or get one with the gullet changing system.

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Buying the wrong western saddle is a very common occurrence in the western riding world. It’s also a very expensive learning experience. You can skip this painful lesson by avoiding the top seven western saddle buying mistakes.

1. Buying Pretty. While we’d all like a nice looking saddle, letting looks drive your buying decision is asking for trouble. The quality of the saddle materials and the construction are far more important than the look of a saddle. A poorly made saddle can look awfully pretty, especially to the uninitiated. Don’t fall for this one.

2. Buying Image. Have dreams of riding the range and working the cattle drive? Or maybe riding to an NFR championship buckle in barrel racing? While the cowboy and cowgirl dreams and imagery can be strong and enticing, don’t let those images determine your saddle choice. Choose a saddle type that fits the actual type of riding that you’ll be doing.

3. Buying Cheap. Cheap saddles are not a bargain. Poor quality materials and construction will shorten saddle life, and, more importantly, will cause discomfort and impair movement in your horse. If you can’t afford at least a middle-of-the-road new saddle ($500 and up), then buying used is a great solution. Quality saddles last a long time, making buying a “pre-owned” saddle a smart buy.

4. Buying Dumb. You need to educate yourself on some saddle basics before buying. Ride in as many different saddles as you can. Talk to all the horse people you know about their saddles. Pick the brain of knowledgeable saddle folks. And, always, before purchasing a saddle, know the seller’s tryout and return policies.

5. Buying Selfish. You found a saddle that’s high quality, pretty, and fits you well. You’re all set right? Wrong. You’re forgetting one very important partner in this deal – your horse. If the saddle doesn’t fit your horse well, than the rest doesn’t matter. Make sure you understand the basics of horse fit and determine beforehand whether the saddle will be a good fit for your horse.

6. Buying One-Size-Fits-All. While you shouldn’t need a different saddle for every horse you ride, one saddle will not fit every horse you run across. The best approach is to choose a saddle that will fit the basic physical type of horse that you’ll ride. For instance, I ride Quarter Horses that are on the smaller size. I have a saddle that will fit most horses of this type. If you ride more than one type of horse, you’ll need multiple saddles.

7. Buying Brand (or Endorsement). This one is a little trickier. Buying a well-established brand is not a bad idea. You just need to be aware that a number of saddle brands have been around a long time and the quality of their saddles have varied significantly over time. The quality can also vary over their current product lines. Never just blindly buy by brand without thoroughly inspecting the quality of the saddle in consideration. Additionally, celebrity endorsement can seem like a stamp of approval, but it really doesn’t mean more than that the celebrity is receiving payment for use of his or her name. Very few celebrities have any input into the design and construction of the saddles bearing their name.

Many riders have a tack room full of saddles that didn’t work out. Others are constantly buying and selling saddles in search of just the right one. It doesn’t have to be this way. If you do your homework beforehand to truly understand your horse’s and your own needs, you can purchase the one saddle that will be a match for you, your horse, and your riding activities.

Beth Stefani
http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articles/western-saddles-top-7-buying-mistakes-112044.html

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