{"id":789,"date":"2023-01-07T18:17:27","date_gmt":"2023-01-07T18:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/?p=789"},"modified":"2024-01-15T11:02:21","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T11:02:21","slug":"trail-saddles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/trail-saddles\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Trail Saddles Actually Worth the Money (2024)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Trail riding allows us to explore the world from a vantage point that few people get to experience, and the best trail saddles help us explore comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few important features all trail saddles should have, including balance, comfort, security, durability, and places for attachments. Features vary between English and western riding disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Recommend<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id789_029b21-f7{margin-top:30px;margin-bottom:70px;}.kb-row-layout-id789_029b21-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id789_029b21-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id789_029b21-f7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px;grid-template-columns:repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id789_029b21-f7{border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;border-top:4px solid #f6d3a4;border-right:4px solid #f6d3a4;border-bottom:4px solid #f6d3a4;border-left:4px solid 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.aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column789_2ceb55-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column789_2ceb55-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column789_2ceb55-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column789_2ceb55-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column789_2ceb55-ac inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image789_00b625-ea .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image789_00b625-ea size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Froundskirtflextreesaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-802 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Best Trail Saddle<\/strong><br>Circle Y Flex2<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_2ca6b3-6b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_2ca6b3-6b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_2ca6b3-6b\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_3d921f-50.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_3d921f-50.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kb-btn789_3d921f-50.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_3d921f-50.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_3d921f-50 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Froundskirtflextreesaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column789_106f6f-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column789_106f6f-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column789_106f6f-06 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image789_1009bf-d1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image789_1009bf-d1 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Ftucker%2Dhorizon%2Dsaddle%2D179%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-801 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Best for Long Hours<\/strong><br>Tucker Horizon Outpost<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_dba71d-11{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_dba71d-11 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_dba71d-11\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_d24f03-a4.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column789_defdf4-ac{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column789_defdf4-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column789_defdf4-ac > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column789_defdf4-ac inner-column-3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image789_acc48c-66 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image789_acc48c-66 size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fhigh%2Dhorse%2Del%2Dcampo%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-800 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Best Gaited Saddle<\/strong><br>Circle Y High Horse<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_604e54-0e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_604e54-0e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_604e54-0e\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_60dbbb-11.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_60dbbb-11 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-full kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fhigh%2Dhorse%2Del%2Dcampo%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Trail Saddles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Circle Y Omaha Flex2 Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/1trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-802 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_88b245-ad{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_88b245-ad .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_88b245-ad\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_9563d9-37.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_9563d9-37 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Froundskirtflextreesaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best western trail saddle is the Circle Y Omaha Flex2 Trail Saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They pulled out all the bells and whistles on this one to provide a western trail riding saddle that accounts for and accommodates the extra strain on the horse\u2019s back while also keeping the rider completely comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tunnel skirt alleviates pressure on the horse\u2019s back, reducing one of the most common complaints on trail saddles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This innovative saddle has special features to support both horse and rider, including the impact foam seat and the ErgoBalance stirrups that reduce torque and strain on the rider\u2019s knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of customization is available in this saddle; take care to order the correct options.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_dd774d-df{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_dd774d-df .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_dd774d-df\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f52310-60.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_f52310-60 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Froundskirtflextreesaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The tunnel skirt keeps the horse\u2019s back free from pressure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flex2 Tree provides the horse with support and stability &#8211; and comes in three sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The impact foam seat makes it a comfortable trail saddle for the rider too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ErgoBalance Stirrups keep your knees from being strained<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pretty enough to go into the show ring if needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Many customizations can make it easier to order the wrong thing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saddle oil can rub off if it\u2019s not cared for properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom orders may have a longer wait time for delivery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Flex Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 29 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15\u2019\u2019 to 18\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Tucker Horizon Outpost Endurance Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-801 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_c2eb59-33{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_c2eb59-33 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_c2eb59-33\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e9a475-59.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_e9a475-59 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Ftucker%2Dhorizon%2Dsaddle%2D179%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tucker Horizon Outpost Endurance Saddle is the best trail saddle for comfort, especially if you\u2019ll be spending long hours on a horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This endurance trail saddle is designed for riders spending 25 to 100 miles on the trail in a day, so you know that comfort is intentional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The seat is ergonomic and shock-absorbing, stirrups are wide with plenty of traction, and the seat is deep to keep riders secure in the saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rings are placed throughout to attach items, and there are also strings for riders that prefer them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest challenge with this saddle is knowing which of the three rigging options to order.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_cc34dd-84{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_cc34dd-84 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_cc34dd-84\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_eb0529-7c.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_eb0529-7c kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Ftucker%2Dhorizon%2Dsaddle%2D179%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The most comfortable trail saddle because of the advanced tree system<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As the name implies, Gel-Cush\u2122 improves comfort for the horse and rider in an ergonomic, shock-absorbing seat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide stirrup tread for balance and traction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rings to attach saddle packs and other items, plus strings too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fits horses well while also relieving pressure points<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Three rigging options can be confusing to choose from<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This isn\u2019t a saddle you could decide to show in, exclusively for trail and pleasure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimal tooling and no options for different designs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Endurance Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 25 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15.5\u2019\u2019 to 18.5\u201d<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. High Horse by Circle Y El Campo Cordura Gaited Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-800 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_58a524-cf{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_58a524-cf .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_58a524-cf\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_f3ee58-0e kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fhigh%2Dhorse%2Del%2Dcampo%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaited riders need a high horse trail saddle. This saddle was designed to head straight out on the trail and has six seat sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also comes with a comfortable and grippy seat, a tree designed to give gaited horses more freedom of movement, and adjustable rigging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s lightweight and extremely functional, making it the best trail saddle for gaited horses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The High Horse by Circle Y El Campo Cordura Gaited Trail Saddle is not attractive, it\u2019s very workmanlike and functional in appearance, but you\u2019re supposed to ride in it, not look at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those that use the saddle swear by the comfort for them and fit for their gaited horse.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_dec0cb-83{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_dec0cb-83 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_dec0cb-83\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_375e53-f8.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_375e53-f8 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fhigh%2Dhorse%2Del%2Dcampo%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Six different seat sizes mean it\u2019s guaranteed to fit any rider<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grain out or suede seat options, both provide extra grip and have extra padding for comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gaited tree designed especially for gaited horses and provides freedom of movement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very lightweight thanks in part to rounded skirts and fenders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjustable rigging allows better fit and security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s an unattractive saddle, very workmanlike but not pretty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rides up on some horses and a shim pad is required to keep it in place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walnut and black are the only color options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Gaited Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 21 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 13\u2019\u2019 to 18\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Cashel Western Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-799 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_2017b2-19{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_2017b2-19 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_2017b2-19\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_489b06-3d.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_489b06-3d kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fcashel%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some say that the Cashel Western Trail Saddle is the best western saddle for trail riding because of the balanced ride in the double-padded seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Others prefer close contact with their horse because the in-skirt rigging reduces bulk. The extra gear space on the back of the saddle and the 36-inch strings for securing everything help too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One way this saddle could be improved is with more holes for customizing the stirrup length. But, this feature is only a problem for a small subset of riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, this remains on the list as the best saddle for trail riding for the many positive attributes it has.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_271147-95{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_271147-95 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_271147-95\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_298458-87.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_298458-87 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fcashel%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Easily fits wide horses with three options on tree size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ride in it the day it arrives; it doesn\u2019t require a break-in period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fits short-backed horses well because of the short, rounded skirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The double-padded seat is comfortable on all-day trail rides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plenty of space for storing gear on the saddle and long strings for tying on&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn\u2019t always work well on horses with longer backs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra padding can make the fit slightly off compared to a normal saddle fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not as many options for stirrup length as some other saddles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 24.5 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15\u2019\u2019 to 17\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5 \u201c to 7.5\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Billy Cook Tipton Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/5trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-798 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_f85beb-68{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_f85beb-68 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_f85beb-68\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e32afe-17.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_e32afe-17 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbilly%2Dcook%2Dtipton%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another that is consistently called the best trail riding saddle is the Billy Cook Tipton Trail Saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This saddle is absolutely gorgeous with its tooled basket border pattern, rich leather, and smooth, black seat. The high cantle with a Cheyenne roll keeps the rider secure, while the padding in the seat makes it an enjoyable ride.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This saddle is heavier than some other trail saddles, but that also lends some extra durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantages outweigh any improvements and leave little doubt as to why this is referred to by many as the best trail saddle. It fits most stock horses with Quarter Horse bars.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_8bf34e-39{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_8bf34e-39 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_8bf34e-39\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_e0ae46-eb kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbilly%2Dcook%2Dtipton%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>This saddle is gorgeous and a work of art, and also as functional as it is pretty<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High cantle at five inches with a Cheyenne roll to help keep the rider secure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fits shorter or longer-backed horses because the skirt is semi-round<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The padded seat is cushy and comfortable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tree has Quarter Horse bars, fitting most stock horses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A heavier saddle compared to some of our other favorite trail saddles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very limited seat sizes are available&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some riders are cautious about using it on the trail because it\u2019s so pretty&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 36 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15.5\u201d to 16\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Bates Outback Heritage with Swinging Fender CAIR&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/6trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-797 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_64d7bf-e8{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_64d7bf-e8 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_64d7bf-e8\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_b4e008-89.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_b4e008-89 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbates%2Doutback%2Dwith%2Dswinging%2Dfenders%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of us dream of riding in an Australian trail saddle because of the Man From Snowy River movies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bates Outback Heritage with Swinging Fender CAIR is your opportunity to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This saddle has all the features that have made outback saddles so popular, the poley knee blocks, a lightweight build, comfort, and swinging fenders for flexibility and balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest headache you\u2019ll find is trying to figure out what size to order since it looks like an English saddle but measures like a western saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, once you figure that part out, you\u2019ll be sitting in the sculpted and supportive seat, enjoying the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_792e05-fa{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_792e05-fa .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_792e05-fa\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_5d183e-8a.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_5d183e-8a kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbates%2Doutback%2Dwith%2Dswinging%2Dfenders%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Swinging fenders give the ride more flexibility and balance on tough terrain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The y-girthing system is adjustable to the horse you\u2019re riding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be used for either trail riding or working around the ranch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is a lightweight trail saddle that eases the horse\u2019s strain over the miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sculpted seat is very supportive during day-long rides<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Seat measurements are confusing, don\u2019t order like its an English trail riding saddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need to purchase the easy change gullet system for additional fit options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front knee blocks (called poleys) take some getting used to&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Australian Saddle\/English Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 18.7 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15\u2019\u2019 to 16.5\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Dakota Western Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/7trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-796 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_47b194-ae{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_47b194-ae .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_47b194-ae\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_bb89ad-c9 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fwesternsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dakota Western Trail Saddle is the best budget trail saddle while still being functional and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a 10-year warranty on the two tree options that allow it to fit most horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rounded skirt and long strings make this a good option on short-backed horses too, while leaving room for a saddle pack or other options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It does have that annoying leather squeak as you ride, but at least it alerts everyone (including any wildlife) to your presence. This saddle comes with a full flank set and intricate tooling that makes it look attractive in any location.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_8d6b71-04{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_8d6b71-04 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_8d6b71-04\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_fe26f2-af.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_fe26f2-af kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fwesternsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fits most horses without any extra padding&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two tree options give riders flexibility on customizing for the best fit for their horse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 10-year warranty offers peace of mind that nothing will go wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s a good trail saddle at an economical price<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comes with a full flank set, including a connector strap<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Intricate tooling can be challenging to clean<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leather does squeak some while you\u2019re riding in the saddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not as comfortable as some of the other trail saddles on this list<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 28 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 15\u2019\u2019 to 17\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 7\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Circle Y Julie Goodnight Monarch Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/8trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-795 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_23c314-ff{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_23c314-ff .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_23c314-ff\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_f34842-e5.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_f34842-e5 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fmonarch%2Darena%2Dcicle%2Dy%2D%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Julie Goodnight spends a lot of time trail riding, so it goes without saying that her trail riding saddles are all designed to meet the rider\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This innovative and advanced saddle design maximizes the comfort and communication for the horse and rider, while also providing the rider with more control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact foam seat doesn\u2019t break down quickly, and the Neo Shock skirts help absorb the impact of rough terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, all this innovative saddle design does come at a higher price point, but spending time comfortably in the saddle makes the price worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also head right out on the first day the saddle arrives without a break-in period.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_e131a8-9e{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_e131a8-9e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_e131a8-9e\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_8801c8-56.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_8801c8-56 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fmonarch%2Darena%2Dcicle%2Dy%2D%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Designed by top trail rider Julie Goodnight for control, communication, and comfort<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact foam seat lasts a long time, ensuring comfort for countless miles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Softee leather doesn\u2019t require a break-in period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pleasure trail saddle that doesn\u2019t sacrifice comfort or fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rough terrain is easier to ride through thanks to the Neo Shock skirt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Considered a luxury trail saddle and is more expensive than other options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 15.5-inch seat is the only half-seat size option available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavier than some of the other trail riding saddles available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Flex Trail Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 32 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 14\u2019\u2019 to 17\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6.5\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Wintec Pro Endurance HART&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/9trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-794 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_e78a89-3c{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_e78a89-3c .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_e78a89-3c\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_c7a9a6-25 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fwintec%2Dpro%2Dendurance%2Dhart%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The best English saddle for trail riding is the Wintec Pro Endurance HART, which offers the serious endurance rider customizable billets, an air system to evenly distribute the rider\u2019s weight, and customizable thigh support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This English trail riding saddle is also popular with recreational trail riders who don\u2019t want the bulk of a western saddle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reduced bulk also means there isn\u2019t as much security and support as one finds in a stock saddle used for trail riding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the ergonomics of the stirrup bars, performance panels, and comfortable seat have converted many riders from their western tack into the Wintec Pro Endurance HART.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_d24741-8b{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_d24741-8b .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_d24741-8b\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_713f7b-86.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_713f7b-86 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fwintec%2Dpro%2Dendurance%2Dhart%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The billets can be customized for your horse by a saddler<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Air system evenly distributes the rider\u2019s weight across the horse\u2019s back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Built-in and customizable thigh support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ergonomic stirrup bar and Comfort Seat Technology keep the rider comfortable for hours on end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Performance Panel Technology adapts and moves with the horse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Not as much security as a western saddle has<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not all riders enjoy riding in synthetic saddles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to measure the seat size as an English saddle, not a stock saddle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: English Saddle\/Endurance Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 13.2 pounds<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 16.5\u2019\u2019 to 18.5\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 8.3\u2019\u2019 to 10\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Big Horn Excursion II Trail Saddle&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle.webp 400w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle-300x300.webp 300w,https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle.jpg\" height=\"400\" width=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle.jpg 400w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horsesonly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/10trail-saddle-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" class=\"wp-image-793 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"trail saddle\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_9b582a-30{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_9b582a-30 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_9b582a-30\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_40327a-32.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_40327a-32 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbig%2Dhorn%2Dexcursion%2Dii%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Trail riders that like an English saddle but still want a little more security often turn to the Big Horn Excursion II Trail Saddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also the best lightweight western trail saddle, and while not the absolute lightest, melds all the features we look for in a trail saddle best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The stirrups reduce pain associated with long stretches in the saddle, the seat is soft and comfortable, and the tunnel skirt prevents the saddle from slipping too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t many options available on this saddle, with only two seat sizes. The D-ring on the back also allows riders to attach a crupper to prevent the saddle from slipping forward on descents.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns789_6ba7b6-50{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns789_6ba7b6-50 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns789_6ba7b6-50\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button, ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button{width:350px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;font-size:20px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button:hover{color:#ffffff;background:#de4b4b;border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button .kb-svg-icon-wrap{display:block;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button{border-top:0px solid #555555;border-right:0px solid #555555;border-bottom:0px solid #555555;border-left:0px solid #555555;margin-top:-20px;margin-bottom:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn789_0da650-08.kb-button:hover{border-top-color:#444444;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#444444;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#444444;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#444444;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn789_0da650-08 kt-btn-size-large kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=38383&amp;u=2064156&amp;m=8199&amp;urllink=www%2Ehorsesaddleshop%2Ecom%2Fbig%2Dhorn%2Dexcursion%2Dii%2Dtrail%2Dsaddle%2Ehtml&amp;afftrack=ho%2Dbest%2Dtrail%2Dsaddles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Check Saddle Price<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Liked&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Added security with the higher cantle and pommel&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visalia stirrups reduce knee and ankle pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a D-ring in place to attach a back crupper if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No slip saddle fit is built in so you can ride for hours without a slipping saddle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seat is soft and comfortable because it&#8217;s made of memory foam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can Be Improved&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>More of a western saddle, the only thing it\u2019s missing is the horn<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only two seat sizes are available, the 16-inch and 17-inch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plain, working saddle, it\u2019s not pretty but highly functional<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type<\/strong>: Trail Saddle\/Endurance Saddle<br><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 30 lbs<br><strong>Seat Size<\/strong>: 16\u2019\u2019 to 17\u2019\u2019<br><strong>Gullet With<\/strong>: 6\u2019\u2019 to 8\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Choose a Trail Saddle?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors to consider when choosing a trail saddle are fit and comfort for both horse and rider, durability, style, weight, and room for any attachments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horse Fit and Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Trail riding involves spending hours on your horse, and their fit and comfort is the most important factor when choosing a saddle. The bars and gullet should provide freedom of movement and not create any pressure points, while also evenly distributing the rider\u2019s weight. Ideally, trail saddles also allow air movement, further aiding equine comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rider Comfort<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trail saddle also needs to be comfortable for the rider, or there\u2019s no way that you\u2019ll be able to spend hours sitting on your horse. Look for the correct seat size first, and then a cushy seat that won\u2019t make you sore. Sore knees and ankles are a common complaint, seek a saddle that alleviates pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lightweight yet Durable&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One way to improve the horse\u2019s comfort is by choosing a lightweight saddle. Trail saddles are generally lighter than options from other disciplines. However, it\u2019s important that durability isn\u2019t sacrificed to create a lighter model. Synthetic saddles are one way to reduce weight without losing durability, as are a trimmed-down skirt and fender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Riding Style&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some trail riders love their western saddles and will only trail ride in those, other riders prefer the freedom and lighter weight of an English saddle. Either way, there are plenty of choices, so take the time to find a saddle that fits your preferred riding style. Among syles, there are options, including horn and cantle height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Room for Attachments&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn\u2019t head out onto the trails for hours on end without a few supplies. Common trail riding accessories are a saddle pack, spare hoof boot, emergency kit, water bottle, and rain jacket. All this needs to be attached to your saddle, so look for space and D-rings and strings on a western saddle to connect it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a trail saddle?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trail saddle can be English or western and the design accounts for the long hours and varying terrain on the trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What saddle is best for trail riding?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best saddle for trail riding is one that fits both the horse and rider and is comfortable for them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the most comfortable saddles?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most comfortable saddles are those with a seat, stirrups, and flaps that account for the long hours of a trail ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you rope in a trail saddle?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You could rope in some western trail saddles, but they are not as efficient as a saddle designed for roping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is trail riding hard on horses?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Horses enjoy trail riding too, and most are sure-footed. It\u2019s not hard if they have a chance to train for it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is English or Western better for trail riding?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both English and Western are good for trail riding, and it\u2019s really a matter of rider preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How thick should a saddle pad be for trail riding?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A trail riding saddle pad should be at least 7\/8 inches thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do barrel saddles make good trail saddles?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Barrel saddles can be used for trail riding, but they are not always as comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are wider saddles more comfortable?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wider saddles can be more comfortable, but only if they fit the horse and rider. 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