What is an Arabian Western saddle?
Arabian horses have distinctive body shapes and we have found a good selection of western trail saddles to fit your Arabian. They have shorter skirts with wider gullets and a bit more curve, just as your horse was designed.
What type of saddle pad is best?
The best product to reduce the shock to the horse is a wool fleece saddle pad. Wool fleece by itself or combined with closed-cell foam or gel foam provides a thick layer of padding between the horse, saddle and rider. The result is a horse that’s less sore and bounces back more quickly.
What is a Haflinger saddle?
These Haflinger saddles have wide gullets with flatter angled bars so that you can get good contact with your Haflinger and eliminate many of the saddle fitting problems that come with round horses. For more tips, visit our help page here.
How do I know if my saddle has full quarter horse bars?
The pommel is the front of the saddle and has the horn sitting on top of it. A saddle with full quarter horse bars will typically measure 7 inches across the gullet. A saddle with semi-quarter horse bars normally has a gullet measurement of 6 3/4 inches.
Is an Arabian a good beginner horse?
Yes, Arabian horses are one of the good beginner horse breeds. Years of selective breeding has made Arabian horses an all-rounder. Although Arabians aren’t the most gentle horse breed, they are highly intelligent. This makes them great for training someone for horseriding.
What do you feed an Arabian horse?
Large Pastures. Large pastures that provide enough space to graze and roam about are the best kind of shelters for your horse.
Are Arabian horses good hunter or jumpers?
Do Arabian horses make good jumpers? Arabian horses are arguably the most versatile breed out there, doing everything from reining to saddleseat to endurance to jumping. They are the oldest horse breed and have been seen in just about every show ring out there. Due to their agility, stamina, and athleticism, they can make great jumpers.
Why is the Arabian a good Desert Horse?
Arabian Horse History & Heritage . Unparalleled beauty, a rich history and a unique ability to bond with their owners. For thousands of years, Arabians lived among the desert tribes of the Arabian Peninsula, bred by the Bedouins as war mounts for long treks and quick forays into enemy camps.