Tack Tip: Things to Consider about Different Saddle Styles

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[@trjames3860]

Good advice. I rope a lot here in Oregon with a guy who had a very nice handmade Wade. I asked to sit in it and ride it one day (we are similar-sized), and I did not like the feel at all. That test ride saved me a lot of money.
I like a 14" swell fork with a post horn and rough out, with a good pitch to the seat and the stirrups out front a bit, like the swell-fork saddle used as an example in this video. Arizona/New Mexico/Texas-style saddle.
Very sage advice here.

[@MikeWhiskey427]

just ordered a seat rigged, stripped down, I couldnt find one to borrow and folks are pretty proud of old wore out ones.. so... Really tho, Ive always just used what I had or could get.. Breaking it in concerns me more than anything and it hurting my horse thru the break in

[@kren1101]

Would you say people typically need a smaller seat going from a swell fork to a slick fork, or vice versa? Or just kinda depends?

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Depends on buckrolls or no buckrolls. If buckrolls aren’t an issue I think same size works for both

[@juliangonzales2916]

Saludos👍👍👍

[@jenniferyarbrough9784]

What saddle is that black one in the back? ❤

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Hello! That is a child’s saddle we had for sale.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Did you folks make that Wade shown in this video?

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Hello! We did not make that particular saddle. Chuck Treon made it.

[@blainedecker1]

Interesting video. Had no idea what a swell fork vs slick fork style was.

[@joseulloa4191]

Would a swell fork be more secure for a novice rider like me? Thanks

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Probably so. Just gives you more support in unexpected situations.

[@practice965]

Agreed. However with a wade you have the option of bucking rolls for those unexpected situations as well.