1. English Saddles
Equine Science 1

2. Seat
Pommel
Twist
Girth
Stirrup Leather
Stirrup Iron
Stirrup Bar
Skirt
Panel
Stirrup Leather Keeper
Flap
Knee Roll
D-ring
Tree
Cantle

3. Billets
Billet
Keeper
Flap

5. Influence of seat and Flap
A deep seat is used in dressage to hold the rider in position, because a flat seat is used for jumping to provide freedom of movement.
A long, straight flap indicates a straight up--‐and--‐down leg position, as in dressage, because eventing and jumping require a shorter flap that tilts forward to allow for the two--‐point jumping position.

6. General purpose English saddle
These saddles are also known as general purpose English saddles.
They have a deep seat.
The medium to long flaps are slightly forward.
An all purpose English saddle is used in entry and intermediate level Equitation and jumping classes, trail riding and schooling

7. Close Contact English Saddles
A close contact English saddle has a relatively flat seat, occasionally with knee rolls.
The flaps are well--‐ forward.
These are used in hunt seat equitation, hunter--‐ jumper classes, fox hunting and the jumping phase of eventing.

8. Hunter Jumper English Saddles
Hunter jumper English saddles have a moderately deep seat.
They also have medium flaps that are somewhat forward and may have a knee
These saddles are used in hunter--‐jumper classes, fox hunting and eventing.

9. Dressage Saddles
Girth placement is more forward than on other English saddles.
T he deep seat on a dressage saddle positions the body more forward.
The flaps are long and straight up and down.
These are used only in dressage competitions and training.

10. Eventing Saddle
In an eventing English saddle, he rider’s weight is displaced over a wider area of the horse’s back to prevent fatigue.
The saddle has a long, relatively flat seat with extra padding.
The flaps are wider and thicker than other English saddles.
They are used in the equitation, jumping and cross country aspects of eventing.

11. Racing Saddle Smallest of all English saddles
Minimalist design to reduce weight the horse carries (basically a place for the jockey to sit/stand)
Flat seat, short, flat flaps

12. Saddle seat saddle
Flat open seat- allows rider to sit “behind the motion” of the horse (behind center of gravity)
Longer wider straight flaps
No knee rolls
Now sweat flap
Open pommel to not interfere with shoulder movement

13. Side saddle

14. Treeless saddle
Has no tree so it conforms exactly to the back of the animal
Less pressure points for pain
Said to be good for riders with back problems (less concussion)

15. Endurance or stock saddle

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