Have you checked out ACTHA TV?  We have several great short videos and one of my favorites is about saddle fitting. We share Tucker Saddles with you in one of our segments on ACTHA TV.  You will notice that we emphasize the “fit” part. If you do not ride your horse often, your saddle is going to fit differently than if you do. A well muscled horse carries his saddle and you allot better. This is also true when your horse has not reached maturity.  The fit of a saddle for a 4 year old horse is very different, than it will be as they mature.  The ones we showcase are the ones we believe to be the best “western style” trail saddles made by Tucker. These saddles ride comfortably from the minute you saddle-up and remain comfortable even after a full day on trail.  This is not the saddle you want if you are only riding for only a few minutes in an arena competition.  Make sure and try out the saddle if you can because a trail saddle needs to fit you well, as well as meet the needs of your horse.  Look for comfort, security, and one with plenty of places to tie stuff, at least that’s what I like to see. I also like a saddle that is not too heavy, and I prefer to ride a trail saddle that does not have a horn, just in case I have to duck under a branch or jump over a log. Tucker makes many different types of trail saddles to meet individual needs and preferences. Watch for this episode, on our website, at ACTHA TV.  Remember, a fit horse also stands less chance of being injured. So, get out and ride, spring is here, and we hope to see you out on trail. Tally Ho, Carrie