nhg
Junior Member
Posts: 2,429 
|
Post by nhg on Aug 3, 2015 0:31:50 GMT
I'm just curious. Tucker makes these great saddles that are super comfortable if not particularly attractive. But they're all described as 'trail' saddles. Does that mean they wouldn't work well for everyday riding in an arena if teaching or practicing certain moves? I did notice that most of them seem to have the fenders placed rather far back like some old time saddles, which I don't like. Any thoughts on this?
|
|
mistersmom
Junior Member
Abita Springs, LA
Posts: 3,749
|
Post by mistersmom on Aug 3, 2015 1:32:58 GMT
Are you not happy with the saddle you just bought (or did you not get that saddle)  You know I am in the camp of "whatever makes you happy". If you are comfy and happy in a trail saddle, then ride in that. I've known people who were happiest on the trail in a reining or roping saddle. I think a few of the ladies I rode with in trail competitions had Tuckers and loved them. |
|
nhg
Junior Member
Posts: 2,429
|
Post by nhg on Aug 3, 2015 2:33:03 GMT
I'm not looking for another one, we were just having a discussion about the Tuckers and I'm curious. The gel seat is so soft but they're so plain and are usually dark leather. They look like gaited horse saddles to me. And I wonder why they're touted as trail saddles.
|
|
|
|
Post by carshon on Aug 3, 2015 12:41:07 GMT
I ride with two ladies that both use Tucker saddles and love them. Yes, they both ride gaited horses but our trails tend to be hilly (steep up and down) and it is hard to gait a hill like that. The fenders are free swinging so you can adjust leg position. I am with you though- not the prettiest saddles but my friends love theirs.
|
|
redzip
Junior Member
Posts: 1,701
|
Post by redzip on Aug 5, 2015 2:33:20 GMT
I own a TexTan trail saddle now, used to have a TT equitation saddle,.., both western saddles.
I do think the leg position on a trail saddle is more forward,., not sure why tho?
Had this same conversation with Patrick King at one of his clinics,., trail saddles are not
really designed to be equitation saddles and usually put your leg in a more forward postion
so your seat is less proper and less effective.
|
|
mingiz
Junior Member
Los Lunas, NM
Posts: 3,320
|
Post by mingiz on Aug 15, 2015 0:41:09 GMT
I have a tucker that hubby rides in. I have ridden in it. I think it's the high plains. But it's a heavy thing. I don't think the saddle is that comfy. Might be just this saddle. But they are expensive to buy new.
You want a stirrup more forward for trail. Especially riding steeper mountain trails. My new big horn doesn't let me get a forward position with the fenders and going down a steep hill tends to throw you forward. My Eli Miller I can go as forward as I want to. Makes it great for leaning back going down steep trails.
|
|
You know I am in the camp of "whatever makes you happy". If you are comfy and happy in a trail saddle, then ride in that. I've known people who were happiest on the trail in a reining or roping saddle. I think a few of the ladies I rode with in trail competitions had Tuckers and loved them. 
