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English Saddles & Tack Guide

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Smith-Worthington Saddles
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Smith-Worthington Saddles

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022

Saddles come in all different shapes, depths, and forms depending on what the saddle is used for. The length and placement of the stirrups along with the shape and depth of the seat all influence…

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All Purpose & Trail Saddles
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All Purpose & Trail Saddles

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022

All purpose (AP) or general purpose (GP) saddles are the perfect choice for beginning and casual riders. The shape and depth of the seat is between a deep dressage seat and a shallow jumping seat….

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Jumping Saddles
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Jumping Saddles

July 29, 2022August 5, 2022

Jumping saddles are built for mobility and agility rather than security. They let the rider move around freely and and rise up quickly over jumps. It’s both easier and safer to jump over walls, fences,…

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Dressage Saddles
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Dressage Saddles

July 29, 2022August 3, 2022

Dressage is a style of riding that develops and showcases a horse’s balance, obedience, and flexibility. Dressage saddles keep the rider neatly balanced and comfortably upright so they can focus on cuing their horse effectively….

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The Best Smith Worthington Bridles
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The Best Smith Worthington Bridles

July 22, 2022August 3, 2022

In 2021, The Smith-Worthington Saddlery Co. closed its doors after 227 wonderful years of service. This is why the best Smith Worthington bridles are the ones you can still buy! These vintage pieces, currently being…

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Stirrup Bars and The Dreaded “Chair Seat”  
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Stirrup Bars and The Dreaded “Chair Seat”  

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022

Finding yourself in chair seat is actually part of the natural progression of your riding skills. New riders have no idea what a good saddle fit feels like. They don’t know what it feels like…

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Saddle Flap Size Chart 
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Saddle Flap Size Chart 

July 20, 2022August 3, 2022

There are four components of fit to consider when choosing the perfect saddle: seat size, twist or “waist”, leg support and flap length. The following saddle fit guide explains how to measure each aspect of…

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When A Saddle Is Too Small For The Rider
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When A Saddle Is Too Small For The Rider

July 20, 2022August 3, 2022

A saddle that fits a horse properly but is too small for the rider will cause both the rider and the horse to become uncomfortable. When a saddle is too small for the rider it…

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