![]() The parts of a saddle that all D* riders need to know are Girth Stirrups Pommel Stirrup leathers Seat Cantle Waist Gullet Stirrup Bar Sweat Flap Can you name these parts correctly? Most are labelled on the diagram, including some other parts that are useful to know such as Channel Panels Gussets Skirt D rings Nail heads Stirrup leather keepers Click here for a link to an unlabeled version of the above diagram which makes a great activity sheet for pony club and riding school camps. Other parts that we believe are also important for riders to know are Saddle tree (not visible unless the saddle is opened) The twist of the saddle which is the area between the rider's upper thighs and Boot or sweat guards (as these can become worn or may be added to saddles if they start to wear in the area when the rider's boots may rub on the bottom of the saddle flaps). And finally some concepts that are important for riders to understand are Gullet variations – shape, length, angle, position Different types of girth points – long or short, point or behind point, self adjusting, balance strap Tree shapes and materials Materials used to fill panels Stay tuned – we will be discussing these in detail in our next post/blog as well as at the talks at the VH Saddlery Pony Club WA State Dressage Championships.
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