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Is a Dressage Saddle Acceptable for Ohio 4H on a Gaited Horse?

i think the question says it all (mostly) i dont want an all purpose or cutback saddle. but a dressage saddle.

  1. Barefoottrimmer
    May 14th, 2011 at 23:22 | #1
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    I am unsure of what you are asking. That said, the way you sit, your body position, for dressage vs riding a gaited horse is very very different. Dressage saddles, of course, enhance your position to be able to perform dressage moves, very upright with a long straight leg. Riding a gaited horse, such as a TWH, requires you to sit very "back" in your position with your legs rather forward so that you can properly sit for the gaits of your horse. I know that there is such a thing as dressage for gaited horses, so perhaps they make a "dressage" saddle specifically or a gaited horse? not sure about that. But I have ridden both gaited and trotting horses and find it two different planets requiring such different abilities. Since I am unsure of your specific intent of your question, that is my best shot at offering information.

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