The Endurance Saddle

However, the endurance saddle is only suitable for endurance and long distance riding because the rider must ride long.

The cut of the saddle prevents the rider from shortening their stirrups.

The saddle pictured below is a western endurance saddle which will provide ultimate comfort for all day riding. As will a good quality Australian endurance saddle. The Australian saddle is a very popular choice among equestrian endurance riders.

Good modern endurance saddles are improving all the time

The best endurance saddles incorporate pockets to hold water and other personal items, as the torsion treeless saddle on the right.

The torsion saddle is designed to feel like bareback riding, but with the safety, comfort and security of a saddle.

You sit in the movement, rather than on top of a saddle, without the pressure or restriction of a stiff and rigid tree.

As with all other horse tack you should buy the best you can afford and make sure it fits your horse and suits your purpose and what you want to do with your horse.

Consider all your saddle options and make sure you choose the correct size and type for the sort of work you want your horse to do.