Saddle Barrel
January 5th, 2011
No comments
Barrel Racing Saddles-The Cow Boy Fever Continues!!!
Barrel racing saddles are used for horse back riding, it has its origin in the good old days when ranching was in vogue. These saddles were employed by cow boys on horses.
It has been designed similarly like Spanish saddles which were used by Spanish Horse trainers in ancient days.
Choosing appropriate Barrel racing saddles are mandatory. Correct selection is very much a necessity when one thinks of buying it. Accuracy in size is always a must. A Barrel racing saddle should encompass a perfect blend of beauty and utility. Thus a few guidelines can help you out with this task.
Definition of a correct Saddle:
- A quality check is an essential requirement while buying Barrel racing saddle. Buying a new saddle with the manufactures warranty is always a prudent thing. Saddles are often compared to shoes, as a well fitted shoe is always a thing of comfort for the wearer so same goes for saddle. It should be thing of pleasure and enjoyment for the rider as well as the horse.
- The flaps should be wide enough to disperse the weight of the rider on a large space at the back of the horse. Wide fenders prevent the horse from sweating.
- The stirrups should offer enough space for rider’s feet which should feel a sense of comfort.
Evolution of Barrel racing saddles
- Its origin can be traced back centuries ago. It is though believed that the Chinese were the first ancestors who used Horse in early days.
- Way back in 2,000 BC Hittites in Mediterranean were also equally involved with Horses.
- The saddles which are referred in Bibles denote saddle cloth.
- American natives of North America were quite good horsemen and they often used saddles. Middle age saw the origin of saddle in Europe. The ancient stories of medieval knights would be an imaginary tale without the saddles.
- The modern saddles that we are accustomed with are characterized by Spanish cowboy culture.
Choosing the right barrel racing saddle
Selecting correct Racing barrel saddles needs some intricate study. First and foremost your Horse anatomy should be thoroughly inspected. Right measurement of your horse back is very much needed.
Accurate knowledge of the seat size is another pre requisite criterion. Size does matter here because if size is not appropriate it can give a feeling of discomfort, eventually it hampers the performance. A well fitted saddle is considered the best as it does not offer extra space for movement. Movement can often cause accidents.
Barrel saddle for racing should be selected according to some specifications. The saddles which are designed specifically for racing are made with certain certifications which promise higher cantle, comfortable and deeper seats and saddle horns.
Thus when you plan to buy Racing barrel saddles just be sure that it complements your Horse anatomy. Markets have an array of these products but choosing the one which promises comfort and is considerate to your pocket is the main attribute.
About the Author
Addy Jason is an author of saddleonline, One of the best Saddles selling company. He is writing articles on barrel racing saddle since long time.
PerpetualEquines – Dakota Barrel Saddle Review.
|
|
15′ circle c western barrel racing saddle, silver lace,racing stirrups,deep seat $375.00 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP ZEBRA $549.99 |
|
|
New 18 Brown Western Barrel Racing Show Leather Horse Trail Cowboy Saddle Tack $349.99 |
|
|
New 15 Premium Natural Barrel Racing Trail Western Horse Leather Saddle Tack Set $365.00 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #6 $549.99 |
|
|
18″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #6 $549.99 |
|
|
15″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #7 $539.99 |
|
|
Show Saddle Blanket Pad 4-Western Shirt Showmanship Rodeo Barrel Racing Bling $64.95 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #8 $539.99 |
|
|
17″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #8 $539.99 |
|
|
13″ Black seat NATURAL leather PONY kid WESTERN BARREL RACER SHOW SADDLE new $225.98 |
|
|
15″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #9 $539.99 |
|
|
Western Show Barrel Racing Rodeo Saddle Blanket Pad $45.00 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #1 $539.99 |
|
|
16″ lite oil leather ROUGHT OUT Western Horse Show Barrel Saddle Bridle BP Pk $349.00 |
|
|
Beautiful Rocking R Barrel Saddle 14 inch $500.00 |
|
|
18″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP GATOR #1 $539.99 |
|
|
17″ lite oil leather ROUGHT OUT Western Horse Show Barrel Saddle Bridle BP Pk $349.00 |
|
|
17″ WESTERN CORDURA TRAIL BARREL PLEASURE SADDLE ZEBRA $299.99 |
|
|
14 Inch Triple Creek Barrel Saddle $850.00 |
|
|
Billy Cook Lucky Lady Barrel Racer Saddle *new model $1,085.00 |
|
|
14″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP ZEBRA $529.99 |
|
|
New off billet trail barrel saddle parts cinch parts $6.50 |
|
|
17″ DARK oil leather ROUGHT OUT Western Horse Show Barrel Saddle Bridle BP Pk $349.00 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP PYTHON $539.99 |
|
|
17″ WESTERN LEATHER BARREL SHOW PLEASURE SADDLE HEADSTALL BREAST STRAP PYTHON $539.99 |
|
|
16″ dARK oil leather ROUGHT OUT Western Horse Show Barrel Saddle Bridle BP Pk $349.00 |
|
|
14″ Western Barrel Saddle in Dark oil with Brown hair on Print on skirt $379.99 |
|
|
Dakota Barrel Saddle 15 Western Pleasure Used $405.00 |
|
|
RIDERS CHOICE 16″ BARREL RACING SADDLE FREE SHIP PURPLE $399.00 |
|
|
Light Oil Leather Show Horse Breast Collar Basket Weave Tooled Barrel Saddle $39.99 |
|
|
12″ Lt Oil Kid Western Show Trail Barrel Racer Saddle Double T Horse Pony Tack $284.00 |
|
|
New 16 Premium Pink Ostrich Seat Western Leather Barrel Racing Horse Saddle Tack $325.00 |
|
|
Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Racing Saddle 17 $475.00 |
|
|
15″ Western Barrel Saddle in Dark oil with chetah Print on skirt $379.99 |
|
|
Flex-Tree Barrel Racing Trail Western Saddle 16 TT922 $409.00 |
|
|
14″ Western Barrel Saddle in Dark oil with chetah Print on skirt $379.99 |
|
|
Barrel Race Horse Saddle Cross $9.99 |
|
|
New 10 Kids Youth Zebra Western Pony Barrel Pleasure Trail Leather Saddle Tack $274.99 |
|
|
Barrel Race Rhinestone Leather Horse Saddle Cross $16.99 |
|
|
Circle Y Barrel Saddle 14.5-15 $475.00 |
|
|
16″ New Leather Western Hand Carved Lightening Flash Barrel/Pleasure Saddle $81.00 |
|
|
16″ WESTERN CORDURA TRAIL BARREL PLEASURE SADDLE PINK STAR ALL TACK COMBO DEAL $299.99 |
|
|
Hilason Treeless Western Barrel Trail Saddle 15 TO521DB $444.03 |
|
|
Courts Combination Sharon Camarillo Barrel Race And Breakaway Saddle $380.00 |
|
|
Western Show Barrel Racing Rodeo Saddle Blanket Pad $42.00 |
|
|
Handpaint Western Show Barrel Racing Saddle Blanket Pad SB332 $39.00 |
|
|
THE ULTIMATE 15″ PINK WESTERN BARREL RACER SHOW SADDLE $242.50 |
|
|
New 17 Premium Natural Barrel Racing Trail Western Horse Leather Saddle Tack Set $365.00 |
|
|
Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Saddle 16 AW114ALB $474.00 |
|
|
15″ hilason barrel saddle $300.00 |
|
|
Western Show Barrel Racing Rodeo Saddle Blanket Pad SB290 $39.00 |
|
|
GOOD LOOKING! Double T Western 16″ Horse Barrel Pleasure Trail Saddle Roughout $299.99 |
|
|
Western Show Barrel Racing Rodeo Saddle Blanket Pad 223 $42.00 |
|
|
Hilason Treeless Western Barrel Trail Saddle 15 TO535 $444.05 |
|
|
New 12 Kids Youth Zebra Western Pony Barrel Pleasure Trail Leather Saddle Tack $274.99 |
|
|
114ALB Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Saddle 17.5 $509.00 |
|
|
HILASON WESTERN BARREL RACING TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 17 $379.00 |
|
|
Handpaint Western Show Barrel Racing Saddle Blanket Pad $39.08 |
|
|
New Classic Equine EQUIBRAND Contour flex pad saddle blanket CCF100 barrel horse $140.00 |
|
|
ULTIMATE 14″ TURQUOISE WESTERN BARREL RACER SHOW SADDLE $232.50 |
|
|
Flex-Tree Barrel Racing Trail Western Saddle 17 TT301 $375.27 |
|
|
Hilason Treeless Western Trail Barrel Racing Saddle 17 $444.00 |
|
|
13″ 14″ 15″ 16″ Double T Western Barrel Saddle $415.00 |
|
|
CIRCLE Y MARLENE EDDLEMAN BARREL SADDLE 13.5″ SEAT NOT FLEX TREE ~ NICE~!! $649.99 |
|
|
14 1/2″ Connie Combs Custom Barrel Saddle mkr/mrkd and selling with No Reserve! $610.00 |
|
|
14″ PINK OSTRICH HEART WESTERN BARREL RACER SHOW SADDLE HEADSTALL, REINS $93.00 |
|
|
13″ Western Kids Pony Saddle Youth Leather Green Barrel Show Pleasure Trail Tack $250.00 |
|
|
THE ULTIMATE 15″ LIME GREEN OSTRICH LEATHER WESTERN BARREL RACER SHOW SADDLE $177.50 |
|
|
Royal King Super Star Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $815.00 |
|
|
Western Show Barrel Racing Rodeo Saddle Blanket Pad $39.00 |
|
|
13 1/2″ Handmade Youth Barrel Saddle in Good Condition selling with No Reserve! $290.00 |
|
|
Showman Pink Aluminum Show/ Barrel Saddle Stirrups $44.00 |
|
|
Flex-Tree Barrel Racing Trail Western Saddle 17 TT210 $375.04 |
|
|
JCD~ CRYSTAL SHOW SADDLE BLANKET PAD 4-WESTERN SHIRT SHOWMANSHIP BARREL RACING $125.00 |
|
|
GORGEOUS ALL LEATHER 15″ PINK OSTRICH WESTERN BARREL RACER RACING SHOW SADDLE $202.50 |
|
|
10″ 12″ Double T Western Barrel Racing Saddle NEW! $375.00 |
|
|
Showman Purple Aluminum Show/ Barrel Saddle Stirrups $44.00 |
|
|
16″ Silver Royal Tough-1 Barrel Trail Show Western Saddle Horse tack $459.00 |
|
|
Supracor Cool Grip Barrel Racing Saddle Pad $239.00 |
|
|
14″ Western Barrel Racing Saddle, ValleyHead Saddlery, Made In USA New, Leather $944.10 |
|
|
15″ Western Stingray Barrel Racing Saddle, ValleyHead Saddlery, Made In USA New $1,034.10 |
|
|
Silver Royal Stetson Elite Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $789.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Stetson Elite Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $789.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Milford Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $929.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Milford Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $929.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Premium Select Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $939.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Premium Select Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $939.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Cimarron Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $799.00 |
|
|
Silver Royal Cimarron Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $799.00 |
|
|
Royal King Road Runner Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $779.00 |
|
|
Royal King Road Runner Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $779.00 |
|
|
Royal King Flash Barrel Saddle 14 1/2″ $819.00 |
|
|
Royal King Flash Barrel Saddle 15 1/2″ $819.00 |
|
|
Royal King Flash Barrel Saddle 16 1/2″ $819.00 |