| Anyone unfamiliar with the sport of horse riding may | | | | unnecessarily and buying the wrong gear. |
| think that a riding saddle is simply a piece of leather | | | | Along with a saddle you will need to buy a |
| you sit on and that's about it. Nothing could be farther | | | | considerable amount of other equipment such as a |
| from the truth. To start with there is a huge range of | | | | bridle, blinkers and reins. On top of that you'll need |
| saddles to choose from including English saddles, | | | | stable equipment such as grooming accessories, feed |
| Western saddles, Australian saddle and sidesaddles, to | | | | buckets, oils and conditioners...the list goes on. |
| name a few. | | | | If you're looking to update your horse riding gear or |
| Getting the right saddle is vital as it will affect the way | | | | have just got into the sport and need advice and |
| you ride the horse. And it's not just a matter of | | | | guidance on what is right for you, then put some time |
| comfort for the rider, you also need to make sure that | | | | aside and do some research online. The leading online |
| the animal is comfortable. A rider's weight is distributed | | | | retailers of equestrian equipment have years of |
| across the horse's back by the saddle and so it needs | | | | experience in helping riders choose the right gear that |
| to be of good quality and kept in perfect condition to | | | | will suit them, so you can be sure of getting plenty of |
| ensure the animal's well being. | | | | personal advice. |
| If you are not an experienced rider and are perhaps | | | | By searching the internet you'll also stand a good |
| preparing to buy your first horse, then first of all you | | | | chance of picking up a few bargains that might not be |
| need to do plenty of research. Talk to professionals | | | | available in the shops. Why pay full price for your new |
| and experienced riders about what equipment you | | | | piece of gear when you might be able to find the sale |
| should be looking at to avoid spending money | | | | of the century online? |