The general purpose saddle. This is an adaptable and all-rounder saddle used by novice ridders all around the world. In design, it is between a jumping saddle and a dressage saddle.
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| General Purpose Saddle |
The dressage saddle. This has a longer, straighter flap than the general purpose saddle. This is to accommodate the riders lengthened leg position.
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| Dressage Saddle |
The jumping saddle. This has a longer seat and forward cut flaps for the jumping seat. Styles of the seat vary from a 'deep seat' to a 'close contact seat'.
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| Jumping Saddle |
The Western Saddle. Often used in the USA, particulary in the West. Has a horn at the front to tie a rope to. It is great for trail rides or for a ranch. You ride in a completely different style compared to the saddles shown above.
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| Western Saddle |
The endurance saddle. This is a specialist saddle designed to give a rider who spends many hours in the saddle, support. It combines featured of the general purpose saddle with the western saddle.
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| Endurance Saddle |
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