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your not sopose to. but yes if it is a thin smaller saddle pad you may. you can NOT! i repeat NOT! aloud to use a English pad for a western saddle as this pad may be too small for the saddle and with bridged the withers and back of the horse. be carefull on what you use on your horse! i reqamend to buy a western saddle pad if you are planing to ride western.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoI don't think so, because English saddles have so many straps for the girth-much more than western tack does. I would stick to using English girths for English tack and western girths for western tack.
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∙ 12y agoYou can but it need to fit the saddle and the horse it will be used on. It must be the same length or longer than the saddle and be long enough on the sides to provide adequate coverage. If it is too small it could rub on the horses back and cause problems.Also many people will place a pony pad on top of a horse sized pad to add extra cushioning.
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∙ 12y agono, in real life, you cant. that's why its called a ENGLISH saddles pad no WESTERN
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∙ 12y agoYes, I use a Western bridle with my English saddle all the time... But if you go into a competition I would get a English bridle.... But that's just me..
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∙ 12y agono. English saddle pads are for English saddles.
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∙ 12y agoNo, they are put on differently. And they are completely different. Western saddles have clinches and English have buckles.
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Can you use a riser pad with a western saddle?
Yes you can.
What are saddle pads called?
A numnah, or saddle pad. The saddle pad is a square, and the numnah is the shape of the saddle, generally. In North America, usually you will only hear the term saddle pad. Comes in all shapes (for some dressage saddles, "swallowtail", square, fitted) and thicknesses (a "baby" pad is a thinner variety"). Also, many English riders use half pads that are half the size of a saddle pad and are meant to fit under the saddle but on top of the saddle pad (some people use them alone). These come in memory foam, sheepskin, or various synthetics.
What kind of saddle pad sould I use for showing English?
a clean white one that has a couple of inches of white showing after the saddle is over it
What is equivalent to western saddle horn on English saddle?
There is no equivalent to a saddle horn on an English saddle. The English saddle has no horn to any equivalent. The Western saddle was made for the cowboys, who needed something to help anchor the rope to after roping a cow. This is where the Western saddle was invented, designed for comfort for long days of hard riding in the saddle, and for usefulness, which is why it has all the little straps to tie things to, perfect room for saddle bags and such, and with the saddle horn having the direct purpose of dallying the rope. The English saddle was not used by cowboys, and therefore, there was no use for a saddle horn, so there is nothing there.
Can you use a blanket for a saddle pad?
no, it would cause discomfort for the horse's back creating saddle sores, you can use it over a build up pad though.
Can you use a western saddle on your pasa fino horse?
You can use a western saddle on any breed of horse or pony providing they have been trained in western riding.
What do you put on a horse before the saddle?
you lunge it Make sure to keep the horse under control - it may be jumpy or excited. I suggest lunging to get rid of excess energy and don't forget to warm up their muscles by walking and trotting them for a while before speeding up. warm up slowly and gradually show it things it used to do. lunge him/her to make sure they aren't to crazy. gooooooooooooood luck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Should you jump a 16yr old 13.2hh pony with a VERY deep swayback?
It all depends on the type of saddle blanket. - I would say yes, if you use a build up pad and a blanket, use this for western.
Can you train a horse to use a western saddle?
uhh...yeah...yes you can....thats the kind of saddle you use for many western activities ie. barrel racing, cutting, roping.
What is better to ride horses with an English saddle or a western saddle?
The best way to ride a horse is to evaluate what that particular horse is built and bred for. The ability of the rider is also important. A bad rider can injure a horse more than what seat a rider uses. Also, considering what sport you are in may help you to determine which saddle you prefer to use. Obviously if you are a jumper you would be better in an English saddle, and if you are a barrel racer, you would most likely use a western saddle.
What type of saddle pad should you use on a high withered horse?
a back riser or prolite
What is the difference between Western and English riding?
Wester riding is less discplined and more free. You can more likely or not tack up your horse and just ride on western without so much training. English is more formal and disciplined. If you want to look fancy riding a horse you usually ride English. Wester is used more in rodeos. western takes just as much disapline and pose as English i know i ride and the saddles and other tack are way different and so are the events
