Barrel Racing Saddles
Nice example of a barrel racing saddle
Barrel racing is fast, frantic and furious, oh and a heck of a lot of fun. Any sport requires it’s own specialist equipment and barrel racing is no exception. Buying the right saddle will ensure you and your horse perform at the best level you can.
The skirts and especially the tree are minimised to reduce payload, an average barrel racing saddle comes in at a little less than thirty pounds, with a flattened seat for the rider to be able to move and balance himself and the horse.
Moving a charging horse around the barrels at great speed requires the rider to maintain a firm contact with the animal so the cantle at the rear of the saddle and the horn to the front are quite high, thus giving the rider maximum confidence.
The stirrups on a barrel racing saddle are generally faced with rough, tough rawhide because they will contact the barrels occassionally, they are also slim fitting to keep the riders feet in place.
Take a visit to a barrel race and see for yourself how much fun a man and his horse can have. If you are shopping for a barrel racing saddle then check out the deals here
