Cutting Saddle : What is it?
| Cutting saddles have higher horns with small diameters. They are lighter than regular working horse saddles, usually about 30 pounds. Cutting saddles are commonly used in cow cutting competitions, but some riders use them for general purposes because their lightweight design allows horses greater movement. |
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Kinds of Cutting Saddles include the following: |
16-inch Cutting Saddles
Sixteen-inch cutting saddles are designed to fit smaller horses.
They usually have full hardseats, rough-out seat jockeys, crisscross tooling, double dee-dropped riggings, and fenders.
Most models have 13-inch swell width, three-to four-inch cantle height, three-inch horn necks, and two-inch horn caps.
17-inch Cutting Saddles
Seventeen-inch cutting saddles are designed to fit larger horses.
They usually have artificial wool lined skirts, stainless steel dee-dropped riggings in front, oxbow stirrups, and stamped patterns.
Most models have a 17-inch seat size, 13-inch swell width, and three-inch cantle height.
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Horn and swells: Choose a cutting saddle with a low horn and well height to allow unobstructed hand movements. The horn should not be higher than three inches, while the swells should not be higher than seven inches. Make sure the horn is small in diameter and tilted slightly forward.
Cantle: Get a cutting saddle with a cantle that stands no more than six inches because a high and steep cantle can hit you in the back.
Tree: Choose a cutting saddle with a tree that fits correctly on the back of your horse because one that is narrow or too wide can be uncomfortable for your horse. There should also be at least a clearance of one inch between the withers of your horse and the gullet. |
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