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Initially people used to ride horses bareback without the saddles. But when it comes to comfort, competitions or hunting going bareback is out of question. Obviously for these purposes saddles are absolutely necessary. Choosing the right saddle for the right occasion is of utmost importance. While making the choice of the saddle you should make sure that the design that you choose is such that it allows the maximum amount of comfort and performance for you as well as your horse. A well fitted saddle offers maximum amount of freedom to the horse as well as the rider. For some a bespoke saddle is a better choice since it is tailored to fit well by experienced people. Before choosing your saddle it is necessary to have a complete knowledge about the various kinds available on the market and making the right choice depending on your requirement. Here is some information about some of the types of saddles available.

General Purpose Saddle
The general purpose saddles are the basic types of saddles that can be used for a variety of different purposes and fulfill the requirements of a number of riders and horses. These are the ones that are also used by beginners as well as the intermediate riders when it comes to basic jumping or hunting which does not involve a lot of high jumping. These saddles also tend to suit the different body types of the riders.

Pony Saddles
Pony saddles are meant for the young riders. These saddles are light weight and usually have a narrow twist and short saddle flap. Since these saddles are smaller in size they allow the younger riders to get their legs around the pony easily and also balance easily in the seat. These saddles are an excellent choice for a young rider pony combination.

Dressage saddles  
These types of saddles are meant for the experienced riders who compete often. Dressage saddles are available for the novice competitor as well, offering the maximum amount of balance. The deeper seats and the straight flaps offer greater stability and balance when it comes to complicated maneuvering. These are usually designed to allow the rider to have a closer contact with the horse.

Jumping saddles  
As compared to the dressage saddles, the jumping saddles have a relatively flatter seat to provide the riders with utmost comfort and freedom of movement over the fences and to stay in perfect balance with the horse. These typically have bigger flaps which give the legs a better support. These saddles are designed to give the rider a secure position as also reduce the impact of the jumps on the horses back.

Endurance Saddles
The Endurance Saddles have all of the qualities to obtain the perfect fit for your horse. This model has everything that is required in the ideal Endurance / Trail saddle. If you are a competitive rider or trail ride for pleasure, this is often rated as the most comfortable English saddle of this type on the market. These saddles mainly offer comfort when it comes to travelling long distances over rough terrain for endurance riding competitions.
 
Hunting saddles The hunting saddles are typically designed for riders who go hunting frequently. These saddles provide maximum safety to the riders when it comes to jumping over hedges and trailing through the steep roads.
Racing saddles Racing saddles are mainly used by the jockeys for racing and jumping fences and are very small as well as lightweight. The seats are relatively flatter and are not meant for sitting. These provide the jockeys with maximum comfort while racing.