You can use any kind of saddle providing the tree fits the horse's back comfortably.
a saddle
Saddlebred's are not shown in a halter. They are shown in the classic country pleasure double bridle.
Mostly gated horses or trotting horses like the Tennessee Walking Horse or Saddlebred.
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.
You can use a western saddle on any breed of horse or pony providing they have been trained in western riding.
A saddle blanket is used for cushioning and comfort to prevent rubbing and pressure points between the horse's back and the saddle. It also helps absorb sweat and dirt to keep the saddle clean and in good condition.
No you dont have to use a saddle when mounting a horse, but if you plan to ride in a saddle then it is allot easyer to put it on first. If your horse is quite tall then you will probably need to use a mounting block or fence etc to get on.
I use my breast plate for looks in the show ring, but it can be used to help keep the saddle from sliding backwards when the horse is moving. I use it on my horse that has almost no withers to prevent the saddle from sliding too far to the side.
....... you dont need a special saddle for a pinto. you just use any saddle that fits.....
To measure the width of a saddle, use a measuring tape to determine the distance between the two points where the saddle sits on the horse's back. This measurement will give you the width of the saddle.
I think you set it on the ground after you use it
The cowboy had to straddle his saddle to ride on his horse.