Can you use a gaited saddle on a quarter horse?

Typically the gaited horse will require a 12-inch spread in the shoulder area of the bar while the Quarter Horse will require 13. If you put a saddle made for the Quarter Horse on the gaited horse it will fit at the top (or in this case gullet) but there will be no support at the shoulder.

What is the difference between a gaited saddle and a regular saddle?

Saddle Design

The difference between a gaited Western saddle and a normal Western saddle is the shape of the tree. Gaited horses move differently than their non-gaited peers. Because of their unique movements, gaited horses require saddles with trees that are shaped differently than saddles for normal horses.

Are quarter horses gaited?

Quarter horses are not a gaited breed.

Horses are said to be gaited based on how they move or walk. Gaited horses typically have a four-beat gait, which is very natural. These gaits are slow compared to a canter but are faster than walking.

Do you have to use a gaited saddle for a gaited horse?

While it's true that gaited horses generally require a saddle that accommodates a greater range of motion, especially through the back, shoulders, and neck, this is an important consideration for all horses. Gaited horses muscles move differently than those that are built to perform only the walk, trot, and canter.

What size saddle does a quarter horse need?

Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4" gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2" to 6 3/4" gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7" gullet.

Gaited Horse Saddle Fitting and Equitation

Is a 7 inch gullet full quarter horse bars?

Gullet Measurement

A saddle with full quarter horse bars will typically measure 7 inches across the gullet.

What are gaited bars on a saddle?

Unlike a full Quarter Horse Bar saddle it is designed to sit correctly on the withers and not drop down and throw off the way the bars sit on the horses back. The bars are called by many people as wide, however they are not. The bars themselves are not wide (only measuring 13 inches), but the angle is wide.

Are flex tree saddles good for gaited horses?

Due to its amazing Flex Tree feature, it fits on to Gaited horses brilliantly and provides utmost comfort to both the Horse and the Rider. Only the finest material and top quality workmanship is used to make this fantastic saddle. Every aspect of the saddle is perfected to ensure full customer satisfaction.

Are gaited horses easier to ride?

Gaited horses have a smoother, easier ride and are often favored by people who have back or joint issues.

Are gaited horses good for beginners?

Some gaited horses can be great for beginners as they may be smoother to ride, helping a new rider build confidence in the saddle before trying to sit a bumpy trot.

Are Quarter Horses smooth to ride?

Its smooth gaits make it a natural for trail riding and field trials as well as all-around pleasure riding. While the quarter horse is still known for its racing ability over short distances, it is also well known for its prowess in handling cattle.

Is a quarter horse a coldblood?

American quarter horses, Appaloosas and Paint horses are all descendants of hot-blooded breeds. The American quarter horse is considered by many to be the original American Warmblood.

Is a quarter horse a saddle horse?

Although the American Saddlebred and the American Quarter Horse are two equine breeds native to the United States, they are different in their history, conformation and usage.

What is the average gullet size for a quarter horse?

Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4" gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2" to 6 3/4" gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7" gullet.

How can you tell if a horse is gaited?

To tell if a horse is gaited, you need to look at the horse's footfall. Most gaited horses perform ambling gaits, which is when they move each foot individually in a specific manner. This creates a distinct gliding motion and causes the rider to sit still in the saddle.

What horse has the smoothest gait?

Thanks to its unique, inbom, four-beat lateral gait, the Peruvian horse is the smoothest riding horses in the world. He is also one of the showiest of all horses because of an inner pride and energy that make him travel with a style and carriage as if always "on parade".

How do you sit in a gaited horse saddle?

The typical stock seat position, whereby the rider sits up on his/her crotch, generally places the rider too far forward to encourage gait. In essence, sit a gaited horse with your butt slightly tucked, shoulders open, elbows in, and feet slightly (and I do mean slightly) ahead of the vertical.

What is the calmest gaited horse?

1. American Quarter Horse. Generally regarded as one of the calmest and quietest of all horse breeds, the American Quarter Horse is so-named for its ability to run a quarter-mile in the shortest time.

What are the benefits of a flex tree saddle?

Are treeless saddles better for the horse?

Elite (equine) athletes require support, comfort and protection to perform optimally. Without a tree, a bareback pad/treeless saddle cannot protect the horse's spine, support the curvature of the rider's spine, and be comfortable for both horse and rider.

Can gaited horses do dressage?

Gaited horses benefit with dressage, and gaited horses can even show dressage without trotting! Since 2010, Makana and I have shown over 60 gaited dressage tests at traditional schooling dressage shows.

What kind of saddle do I need for a Tennessee Walker?

Plantation Pleasure | Gaited Western Leather Saddle

Our saddles were originally designed and hand-crafted in the heart of Tennessee Walking Horse country, 30 minutes from Nashville. Our saddle is designed to fit Tennessee Walking Horses, Spotted Saddle Horses, and other Southern Gaited breeds.

What is FQHB saddle?

Full-QH: Full Quarter Horse or FQHB can be referred to as Wide (usually 7” gullet). The angle is flatter compared to the Semi-QH tree. This is for horses with a broad shoulder. They're considered mutton withered or a less pronounced wither. (

What size gullet do I need?

The gullet width should be about the same width of the wither's, approximately 2" below the top of the withers. Just remember, the main thing you need to know is, is your horse narrow, wide or in-between!