Aussie tack- Anyone use it? pics or comments

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I am getting interested in trying out an Aussie saddle for trail riding. They look so comfortable and less bulky than a western saddle. Does anyone use Aussie tack or has anyone tried riding in it? Any pics to share?
 
Yup! I ride exclusively in a stock saddle.

I bought mine from Jason Webb in Kent - I can put you in touch if you want.

It's great. I feel safe and secure. I just completed my first ODE in one this weekend. Riding Clubs have let me ride in mine for all phases, and I also have competed in 3 dressage comps in it - unaffiliated of course.
 
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Yup! I ride exclusively in a stock saddle.

I bought mine from Jason Webb in Kent - I can put you in touch if you want.

It's great. I feel safe and secure. I just completed my first ODE in one this weekend. Riding Clubs have let me ride in mine for all phases, and I also have competed in 3 dressage comps in it - unaffiliated of course.
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Does yours have a horn? I think I like the ones without horns better

Pics! :)
 
Coming from Australia & starting my riding more as a trail rider, I personally cant stand them and find them terribly uncomfortable & get heaps of bruises when riding in them - but please remember I am an English rider and prefer my stubben anyday :)

I know a lot of trainers like to use stock saddles for breaking in as this really does 'keep you in' the saddle. You can jump in them but I only suggest for low level.
 
Sanolly said:
I had an Aussie saddle (english) and I loved it! I do have a pic but I took it of myself sitting in it so it's a bit dodgy!
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I found a normal pic!
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I'm on my fourth aussie saddle

This is actually the least comfy of the lot! Plus it now bridges on this fellow, so suspect I'll be on the hunt for a new one

I would not be without a stock saddle, as they are fantastic for breaking youngsters and I also play polocrosse.

I prefer english rigged versions with enough space to do rising trot (posting). I cannot jump in mine, as hit the poley knee rolls and damn uncomfortable

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Unless you plan on roping cattle I wouldn't bother with a horn as it just gets in the way!

Plus the cheaper stock saddles with horns tend to be nasty Indian cheap saddles (especially with two tone leather!)
 
CotswoldSJ said:
Unless you plan on roping cattle I wouldn't bother with a horn as it just gets in the way!

Plus the cheaper stock saddles with horns tend to be nasty Indian cheap saddles (especially with two tone leather!)
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The main ones I have seen here tend to have the horn. But I am in the US so I guess that explains the reason for that. I don't like the look of them let alone the need for the function of the horn. They look too much like an English saddle and western saddle mated and had a confused baby :D
 
had a day's riding out in Perth on an aussie stock saddle and I have never been so sore for so long ever!!! the weird ear things on the front of the saddle rubbed in all the wrong places and the seat was very hard!

but maybe that's just me?!
 
The ear things are called 'poley knee rolls' - if they dig in then you are either riding too short or the saddle is too small. You shouldn't touch them, even in rising trot (basically only employed when being bucked with etc)

As regards to seat the one in the picture is quite hard (cheap saddle!), and the others I have had were super comfy. So like any saddle it depends on the make, but chances are for trekking they are not going to put you in a lovely super expensive one!!! :D:D
 
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