Hi Wayne,
They were "English saddles" and I just grabbed the photos at random, but the second happens to be for sale for $2500 (used) and I bet they get it. We sell the used saddles on consignment.
Style of riding for that saddle is Jumping. If you ever caught a "Grand Prix" horse show on the tube that's what it's about. Fox hunting is a close cousin, and they "really do it" chasing around the fields, jumping fences till they wear that poor fox out !!
Next test, I'll use a Western Saddle (with a horn, my style !!) also.
Some interesting Western competition riding may be on you tube. I'll have to look for ACHA , American Cutting Horse Association. Those horses are "amazing". Almost lay on their side when cutting that cow out of the herd.
Was sidetracked with that last Ng post back to CeeJay.
If you are at all interested, or have the time, take a look at what Spike posted with his "seasonal chart". I found it interesting but have to go back through his thoughts.
Lee
