It all depends on what saddle it is and how strong you are....;) To me, I have to admit its not that heavy....you decide;)
I understand what you are saying, but it really depends on the size of the saddle. The bigger inched saddles are heavier than the smaller inched saddles. Some saddles are from 11' inches all the way to 36' inches. The bigger are mostly always heavier! Your welcome!
Western saddles weigh a range of weights depending on the type of western saddle. A general range is 35 to 50 pounds.
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
The main difference is the saddle. English saddle is generally a lot lighter and has no horn. Western saddle is heavier and does have a horn. You can also walk, trot, canter, and gallop on both. Another main difference is the way you sit on it. English you have to use pressure everywhere, so it's not as comfortable for the horse. Western saddles are much more deep and much more comfortable. And Western riding is a LOT faster...TRUST ME. :D Hope this helps!
A cutting saddle is simply a light-weight saddle, useful for quick riding movements. When cowboys would "work the brush", the would need a "cutting horse", one that was able to make quick, sharp turns and sudden bursts of speed. However, a heavy western saddle would slow the horse down, making it difficult to handle in the tight areas they would be working in. To make it easier to ride, western saddle makers developed the cutting saddle, made to be light-weight, more flexable and less cumbersome.
A numnah is a special type of saddle cloth. It is the same shape as the saddle, usually padded heavily around the edges and very thick. It is often made of wool or a similar material and is very thick and absorbent. It makes good cushioning for a saddle. They are often used under Australian pleasure or work saddles, which are a cross between the deep seat of a Western saddle and lightness and more fitted shape of an English saddle.
Depending on how used the saddle is, prices can vary. You shouldn't pay more than $500 for an old saddle, even if its not too worn down. after all, you could get a new one for that price hope this helps
a saddle horn is on a western/american saddle
It's called a cinch on a western saddle.
You can. Go slow at first until he gets used to the feel of a different type of saddle. And remember that in a western saddle he won't be able to feel your leg as much as when he is tacked up english.
A new Equiflex saddle (arguably the best saddle make) costs between £1800 - £2600. You can get one second-hand for about £600. Well here in the USA the price of a true leather western saddle will vary according to several factors including, leather quality, tooling, the brand or maker, the color, whether it has silver on it, the quality of the silver and several other factors. For a gently used saddle you would pay about three fourths to half of it's original value, otherwise a new saddle can range from $500 upwards of $3,000. A synthetic saddle usually tops out at $800.
The main difference is that a Western saddle has a horn, while an English saddle does not.
good ones are around two hundred bucks
In the horse world, you can have many types of saddles, but the two basic saddles are English and western. There is a cross between the two of them, but not as much people ride in them. The western saddle is much bigger and heavier than the English one, and has a horn. The cross is shaped as a western saddle, but does not have a horn.
There are over 20 parts to a western saddle. Which 4 do you want to know?
I would do a close contact saddle or for western, a tree less saddle
You can use a western saddle on any breed of horse or pony providing they have been trained in western riding.
Saddle trees are made of wood or fiberglass.
A roping saddle , which is a Western type of saddle , has a 'slick fork' which facilitates the dismount of the rider ~ see related link below .