Saddles in Horse Riding
Horse riding is a popular sport, which most of people enjoy. It is truly a great combination of exercise and pleasure for all ages. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider it is essential that you know about the horse riding equipments. One of this is the saddle which is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal’s back. Equestrian saddle designed for a horse is the most common type, but specialized saddles have been created for camels and other creatures. The earliest saddles were simple pads attached with a surcingle seen by 800 BC, with the saddle tree coming into use circa 200 BC, and paired stirrups by 322 A.D. Saddles in the styles seen today date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. In the modern times, saddle comes in a wide variety of styles; each designed for a specific equestrianism discipline, and require careful fit to both the rider and the horse. Proper care for saddles can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.
