While it's true that gaited horses generally require a saddle that accommodates a greater range of motion, especially through the back, shoulders, and neck, this is an important consideration for all horses. Gaited horses muscles move differently than those that are built to perform only the walk, trot, and canter.
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Will a gaited saddle fit a quarter horse?
You can have a gaited horse and a foundation bred Quarter Horse standing side by side with both having a 7-inch gullet. If you put a saddle made for the Quarter Horse on the gaited horse it will fit at the top (or in this case gullet) but there will be no support at the shoulder.
How can you tell if a saddle fits properly?
Your saddle fits just right if it sits level on your horse's back and the bars of the tree do not pinch. The front of your saddle should be positioned behind your horse's shoulder blade, allowing him freedom of movement. Your saddle is too narrow if the front of the saddle sits high.
Do gaited horses need special saddles?
"Special" saddles "designed for gaited horses" are all about marketing hype, not tack fit. They're really designed just to separate riders from their money. You don't need a special saddle for your gaited horse; a trail saddle with attachments for your saddlebags, as shown on this Missouri Fox Trotter, will work well.
Can you use a regular saddle on a gaited horse?
You don't need a special saddle for your gaited horse; a trail saddle with attachments for your saddlebags, as shown on this Missouri Fox Trotter, will work well.
What saddles are best for gaited horses?
The top gaited horse saddles are made by none other than Circle Y, Crates, Tucker, Big Horn, Tex Tan and Dakota. And because these saddle makers know horse breeds, they're the top choices the world over.
What is the difference between gaited saddles and regular saddles?
The difference between a gaited Western saddle and a normal Western saddle is the shape of the tree. Gaited horses move differently than their non-gaited peers. Because of their unique movements, gaited horses require saddles with trees that are shaped differently than saddles for normal horses.