Many people that enjoying trail riding often choose western saddles to ride in. I find that many of them are either one, afraid to try an English saddle due to it being so much smaller. Or two they have no idea Dressage saddles even exist.
So let me start by saying people who want a comfortable saddle that is easy to lift and transport the dressage saddle is perfect for you! I started out on
your basic western saddle which always rubbed in places that weren’t meant to be rubbed. Also the tree on most western saddles are right under the seat with very little padding which hurts to sit on.
I had a fear or perhaps spite against English dressage saddles. I was practically forced to just try it. But once I sat down it was perfect. I would never ride in another saddle. Dressage saddles have deep seat ...
