The Benefits of Equestrian Synthetic Saddles

A saddle is an integral component to horse riding
as it provides comfort and stability to both the
rider and their horse. There are many different
saddle types and sizes to choose from and here
we will endeavor to explain some of the benefits
of synthetic saddles.

Synthetic saddles offer many benefits over their
leather counterparts. Not only are they usually
more economical, whilst offering many of the
same features as leather saddles, they are also
easy to care for and less likely to get damaged
by the elements.

Synthetic saddles are ideal for children and
leisure riders, as they are light and therefore
easy to carry, and do not require the same care
as leather saddles. There is no need to spend
hours saddle soaping or oiling, instead these
saddles can be easily cleaned with a damp sponge
and some synthetic saddle cleaner. The
lightweight nature of synthetic saddles also
benefits the horse, especially when partaking in
for example endurance riding or jumping.

The 'weatherproof' aspect of synthetic saddles
means that you can ride in all weathers, or even
on the beach, without the worry of damaging what
is probably your most expensive piece of tack.

The price and convenience of synthetic saddles
makes them ideal for the rider who lacks time or
funds. Equally, they are perfect for riders who
need more than one saddle, for example if you
plan to participate in several equestrian
disciplines.

Whilst many traditionalists do prefer the
appearance of leather saddles, this has been
overcome in recent years by the production of
synthetic saddles which are made to appear as if
they are leather or suede. This material is
usually called equi-suede or equi-leather. These
materials offer a number of benefits over
standard leather; it is more comfortable to
'break in', and it offers the rider improved
grip in the saddle, particularly in damp
conditions, hence improving safety for the
rider.

Wintec saddles, the number one synthetic saddle
producer in the world, are ideal for the rider
looking for a synthetic saddle. They are
available in various styles, from dressage and
jumping to close contact and endurance. Wintec
saddles offer the horse and rider many
innovative features, including CAIR air-filled
panels for additional comfort to the horse,
adjustable flexibloc system enabling the rider
to customize their knee and thigh support, and
easy change gullet system - so that the width of
the saddle can be adjusted to better fit the
horse.

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A wide range of synthetic saddles are available
from
http://www.equestrianclearance.com/products/horse_tack/index.html

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