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Post by admin on Nov 23, 2005 23:27:08 GMT -5
Is there a difference between round and square skirts other then look? I'm hopfully getting saddle for x-mas, and was just curious about the two..
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Post by unbridledterror on Nov 24, 2005 0:10:28 GMT -5
The only difference other than looks (that I can think of anyway) is possibly that a round skirt saddle might slide from side to side since it doesn't curve around the barrel. I like my round-skirt Bob Marshall because Dundee's back is kind of short, and I think a full skirt would bump his hips. I think it's just what you prefer for the most part.
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Post by Klassic on Nov 24, 2005 0:42:39 GMT -5
i can't think of any...sorrys... i'll tell ya when i do
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Post by cowgirl05 on Nov 24, 2005 1:34:51 GMT -5
well, now I don't think it matters so much, but used to be, the rounded skirts were barrel saddles or Arab saddles. Does this help?
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Post by StarKissed on Nov 24, 2005 7:35:17 GMT -5
yeah I have no idea! lol. I know nothing about western
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Post by parelligurl on Nov 24, 2005 9:27:45 GMT -5
haha, I RIDE western and I don't know!
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Post by adrienne on Nov 24, 2005 10:34:38 GMT -5
ROund skirts are lighter for the most part, and are for horses with shorter backs. If you have a very short backed horse with a square-skirted western saddle, and ask the horse to disenguage it's hindquarters, that will be extremeley uncomfortable for the horse. The purpose for them being round is so that they are shorter. That's why most barrel saddles are round-skirted, so the saddle doesn't get in the way of the horse's movement around the barrels. They are also good for horses with "well-sprung" ribs, which would explain why so many arab saddles are round skirts. Hope I could help!
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Post by parellichica on Nov 24, 2005 11:49:04 GMT -5
lol, I think you guys are talking about the back part, so I'll add my 2 cents. Arab saddles and fusion have a round one, it's lighter for the horse and isn't as long so you don't need a back cinch as much, unless your seat is really long.
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Post by admin on Nov 25, 2005 12:32:04 GMT -5
Thanks everyone.
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Post by Klassic on Nov 25, 2005 16:13:26 GMT -5
my western saddles have square skirts, but i don't think that it matters.....
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Post by admin on Nov 25, 2005 21:11:09 GMT -5
While we're on the subject of Western Saddles. What is everyone's favorite brand?
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Post by Meghan on Nov 25, 2005 22:40:10 GMT -5
i have an H&H Saddlery brand barrel saddle that i like ok... but COME ON ANNA! what kind of question IS that?!
FUSION!!!! LOL. cant get much better than that!
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Post by admin on Nov 25, 2005 22:41:55 GMT -5
Lol, I knew someone would say that..lol. Lets think realistic thoughts here..
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Post by Meghan on Nov 25, 2005 22:49:20 GMT -5
*sigh* fine. then... either H&H or.. well, i really dont know. havent had much experience western saddle wise. (other than the saddles i own, that is)
all i really know is the negative points.
Wintecs slip, Circle Y's are often too small.. (pinch)
okay, REALISTICLY, besides a Fusion, i'd LOVE a custom built saddle on a Wade tree by a guy i know. he makes some pretty saddles....
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Post by admin on Nov 25, 2005 22:54:58 GMT -5
I would love a wade saddle.besides a fusion, a wade is like my dream saddle.
I loved my friends Circle Y, it fit Branders really well, and thats what I'm hoping to get for x-mas and my b-day. I won't get presents for the next 5 years but I'll still have the saddle, I hope..
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