| There can be nothing finer than walking in to a | | | | buy a saddle which is too big then you will not feel |
| Western saddle maker's workshop to pick out a | | | | so comfortable and secure when you ride. |
| saddle for yourself. That gorgeous feeling that | | | | Next, you must choose between the different |
| you are in a place embedded with a long historic | | | | grades and of leather. The most expensive and |
| tradition. The luxurious smell of freshly polished | | | | best saddles are made from full leather, but there |
| leather, is a whole experience in itself | | | | are others where so much strength is not needed |
| If you are having a custom saddle made then it is | | | | which can be made of leather amalgamate or of |
| even better. Western saddle makers will | | | | other materials. Whatever material you choose, |
| customise a saddle or make one from scratch to | | | | whether led by cost constraints or if you do not |
| fit your requirements. You can have a saddle | | | | need the strength of a pure leather saddle, you |
| made to fit you exactly or to fit the dimensions | | | | can be sure that the Western saddle makers will |
| of your horse so that it is a comfortable between | | | | do their best to give you wonderful item which is |
| horse and saddle and you. | | | | beautiful, useful and tremendous value for money. |
| First you should try some saddles out for size to | | | | Saddle makers have a long-held tradition of good |
| see how big of a seat you need. They usually | | | | craftsmanship and attention to detail which they |
| measure from the cantle (the seat) to the front | | | | uphold with pride. They are so pleased with the |
| of the saddle, to get the right measurement. | | | | work that they produce that many of them |
| Your height and weight and inside leg are also | | | | brand their saddles with a maker's mark so that |
| considered when you are buying a saddle. If you | | | | their origin can be instantly recognizable. |