Half Breed-Swinging Fender saddle is a Western Saddle and Stock saddle alternative.
A half breed saddle is a modern take on the ultimate "hybrid" saddle. A half breed saddle is a cross between the traditional stock and a western saddle. A half breed saddle gives the rider comfort and longevity. Commonly used for trail riding, camp drafting, team penning , sporting and tent pegging these saddles are becoming popular with riders in general.
The inner seat measurements of half-breed saddles are roughly 2.5 inches smaller than an english seat size; however, measurements for half-breed saddles include the pommel. A western is measured from the back of the horn so seem smaller.
Half Breed saddles are known for their comfort for both horse and rider. Trail riders and Camp drafters have known this for many years and now these versatile saddles have become a popular option for the everyday rider. Half breed Fender saddles are close contact, light weight but strong, ideal for competition or work. Check out this handy information on the best half breed saddles here
The best contemporary balanced riding techniques are combined with the practicality of a western-style seat in the half-breed saddle. The half breed saddle is a cutting-edge improvement over conventional saddle designs that offers a very comfortable, stable, and secure riding experience. The rider's shoulders, hips, and ankles are all in a straight line as they are supported by a "balanced" seat. The rider may be more fully balanced, utilise the seat and legs more effectively, and respond to changes in the horse with better accuracy and feel thanks to this more comfortable and balanced seat. They blend a dressage saddle's balance, feel, and accuracy with the security and comfort of a western saddle seat and stock saddle thigh pads. This style of seat is increasingly popular among riders.
Originally not adjustable the latest in Bates Half Breed Saddles and Syd Hill models allow adjustment for the width of your horse. Check them out here
The Syd Hill Gibson Half Breed is the first saddle with the innovative SHXP technology. It is made on a light, flexible tree that is totally adjustable, and it has panels that can be taken out that are 12 millimetres thick, allowing the saddle to be rapidly and readily customised to fit different shaped horses. equipped with a medium gullet, and the saddle's complementary narrow, broad, and extra wide gullet plates round out the set. The saddle has 12mm contoured panels built in, however both 12mm and 22mm can be purchased separately. The half breed maintains a close touch, secure feeling, and the proper riding position while giving the rider a balanced seat, and the premium wool felt, removable, contoured panels distribute the rider's weight equally across a sizable surface area. This saddle can be used for a variety of different horses and for various riding styles.
In addition to ordinary riding, the half breed stock saddle is appropriate for trail riding, breaking, polocrosse, and station work. The Syd Hill Gibson Half breed saddle, is made of top-notch roughout leather, also has a super-grip suede seat, knee pads that mould to the rider's shape, swinging fenders that can be adjusted, aluminium oxbows, front and rear dee ring attachments, and a conventional billet and latigo girthing system. This saddle is available in sizes 15, 16, and 17 and comes with a 5-year warranty on the saddle tree. It is also available in havana leather with a black seat.
If you are searching for a cheaper alternative the Syd hill synthetic Half breed Saddle or Tekna Half breed saddle are great alternatives.