How Much Does A Western Saddle Weigh, And Why?

 Do you know how much does a western saddle weigh, exactly? Did you have trouble carrying that big, bulky western saddle? Being an English rider, it certainly is a struggle for me! Western saddles are notoriously heavy and bulky, which is what makes them more comfortable and safe.

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Factors that Influence Saddle Weight

- Duration of the Ride - Comfort of the Rider - Comfort of the Horse - Budget

What Makes Western Saddles So Heavy

Quantity of Material: western saddles can be large. Types of Materials: cuts of leather, all of which have different weights.  If the saddle does have metal embellishments.

What Makes Western Saddles So Heavy

Accessories: things like saddlebags, breastplates, stirrup covers, and the like.

Average Weights of Western Saddles Compared to Other Saddles

How Much Does a Western Saddle Weigh?:  Western saddles can weigh about 60 pounds!

Western saddles can be heavy for lots of different reasons: they can be heavy because they are meant to keep a rider comfortable, they can be less heavy to help a horse’s back, they can be heavy because they are made with a certain cut of leather with metal embellishments.

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