What type of saddle do you use for cross-country?
Choose a deep-seated jumping saddle with some padding or cushioning in the knee rolls or flaps. The deep seat will allow you to sit correctly for dressage. The forward flap, deeper seat and cushioning affords more cross-country stability than a flat-seated close contact saddle.
What is an XC saddle?
The XC hunting saddle boasts a pleated mesh Xpansion Chamber that when opened adds a whole new level of comfort and cupping for your backside. The XC tree saddle is also equipped with quick-release buckles, a fixed static rope bridge, and two rows of molle loops.
Can you Showjump in a XC saddle?
For both show jumping and lower-level cross-country jumping, you should adjust your stirrup leathers so that you have a 90-degree angle behind your knee when seated. Initially you should be able to use the same saddle for both jumping disciplines.
What saddle is used for eventing?
Most riders would opt to invest in a specialist dressage saddle and keep the existing general purpose saddle for the jumping phases. A dressage saddle is designed with a long straight saddle flap which mirrors the leg of the rider and longer stirrup leathers allowing a longer and straighter leg position.
What do you call a cross country saddle?
Eventing or cross country saddles as they are sometimes known, are an English saddle similar to close contact saddles. However, they have a bit more substance to allow the rider more stability in getting through difficult cross country obstacles while also being able to stay out of the horse’s way over them.
Why are eventing saddles better for cross country riding?
However, they have a bit more substance to allow the rider more stability in getting through difficult cross country obstacles while also being able to stay out of the horse’s way over them. Eventing saddles have a bit deeper seat than the close contact saddle and a bigger knee roll to help keep the rider’s leg in position.
What are the different types of English saddles?
English saddles are a generic term for saddles which encompass all of the English riding disciplines. The types of English saddles include close contact, dressage, cross country/eventing, all-purpose, endurance, synthetic, lead line or pony saddles. Finding the right English saddle for you or your horse is important.
Why do you need an English horse saddle?
English saddles are designed to give the horse freedom of movement while allowing the rider to be in the optimal position to stay balanced with the horse. Finding the right size English saddle for horse as well as rider is important.