Australian Saddles

Australian Saddles is a category of stock saddles built for the long days that station riders spend out checking cattle and sheep. Articles look at the difference between an Australian Stock saddle with knee pads and an English jumping saddle, the use of poley horns versus straight knee rolls, common makers like Syd Hill, the half-breed and full-breed seat patterns, the long saddle blanket tradition, the use of the breastplate on rough country and how to fit a stock saddle to both horse and rider. There are also notes on second-hand value and on saddle care in dry climates.