“I started taking lessons with her just so I could spend more time with her” wish my parents did the same... my heart😩❣️❣️

As an aussie, I approve of this review! I very much agreed with every point you touched on. Happy trails and I hope you enjoy your time in the saddle!

This is the first Aussie saddle that I have ever seen to have a horn. Besides that, I am glad to see that you get enjoyment and comfort with using a hybrid saddle.

For those who normally ride in english saddles and are looking for a nice light weight Australian saddle (we call them "stock saddles" in Australia), have a look at the equisuede synthetic one from Wintec. These have an adjustable gullet like the Bates/Wintec english saddles. The synthetic version is the Wintec Stock Saddle and the leather version is the Bates Stock Saddle. There are 2 models in each - a standard stock and a swinging fender. Are these available in the US?

i love my stock saddle it secures me nicely in the saddle any other saddle i couldnt canter in and id pop straight off when i tried, with my stock i can go for ages and its helped me get my balance back

I’m considering getting almost this exact saddle off Facebook marketplace and this was incredibly helpful to learn more. Thanks for taking the time to record and give your opinions!

If anyone has issues with hip/knee pain-I highly recommend the replacement of your stirrups with any of the swivel models. I particularly like the Aluminum Endurance Tough-1 swivel stirrup with padded foot. There are two widths available-They release your foot easily-and with their large foot bed-really help with leg and foot fatigue/numbness or pain. You can also get standard "looking" swivel stirrup types that are more "classy"-but I'm more into comfort. Don't go with the stirrup rotators that are "fixed"-then-if you have an odd angle to your foot-like I do-you will be in the same boat-a stirrup that decides where your foot is comfortable instead of the other way around.

I'm in the same predicament, have had my western for 30 odd years, I have bought a new young 5 year old 15hh and am looking at giving her that special saddle, been looking at an Australian saddle now for a few months so really appreciate this video. I think you've made up my mind for me, thank you for that.

I have been riding my horse western and English for the past 20 years. But lately I've been hearing more and more about the Australian saddle. I am from New York and I know the NYPD uses Australian saddles on their horses so I'm just starting to research them and I ended up on your sight. Thank you for the information

Great Review! I just ordered this exact one for my husband. He doesn't like the wider seats on the western due to bad hips & knees, but he won't ride in an english saddle. Thank you!

These are copies of Australian Saddery but with a horn attached they are manufactured in India. They aren’t manufactured correctly be careful of studs coming through on to the withers

I have the same saddle that u do , without the horn. Just got it last yr. Love love love it.

Some things I can say, I personally find better balance for general riding and roping with a normal western saddle and stock saddles for long journeys or if I'm doing cutting or working with cattle , stock saddles sit differently because the stirrups are hung more forward then on a western, that makes your weight shift more backwards and makes you sit deeper in the seat,like reining saddles too, it helps when your doing very demanding things, like stopping dead and rollbacks and sudden movements, and for polo crosse and western mounted games(gymkhana for Americans) , the one thing is that if you don't fit perfectly in the stock saddle and you thighs have more then 1 or 2 fingers width between the Poleys(those things at your thighs are called Poleys, they are a solid part of the tree that gives you more support like what bucking rolls do their almost the same thing) if you have more then 1 or 2 fingers between the Poleys, your going to feel very off balance because the stirrups will hang too far forward and the Poleys won't work when they have too, this is from my experience,I ride a 15 1/2" or 16" western saddle and a 18" stock saddle , stock saddles are measured 2 inches longer if they don't have horn, if they do have a horn the seat measures the same as a western saddle,English saddles measure 2 1/2" longer, the one time I rode in a 19inch stock and I felt like I have no idea how to ride, if it was a western saddle it wouldn't make a real big difference, western saddles stirrups hang a bit more back which makes your body sit more centrally balanced. Also for a horse that is a bit cinchy, bloats up or moves off when you cinch up, generally you don't immediately crank the cinch up on any saddle, its more for comfort of your horse and its a better way because alot of horses are cinchy because people throw the saddle on and immediately crank that latigo up as tight as humanly possible When you do your first tighten up, you just barely let it nip tight, the back cinch should just touch, it shouldn't be hanging 6 feet off the horses belly and be a disaster waiting to happen getting a leg caught in it, then go walk your horse just 10 or 15 steps, and do circles, if those hind legs don't cross, your horse might be a bit stiff or nervous st something, disengage that hind until they cross their legs,and then you cinch up completely, you should have to get easily 4 fingers under the cinch, back cinch should just be touching or just snug, you generally want your cinch a loose as possible without cutting the horse in half, if your roping or doing reining or gymkhana you generally have a tighter cinch , some people overtighten stock saddle cinches because they sit a bit different, stock saddles on the sides of the cinch their will a small gap you side through but on the underside it will be tight enough, stock saddles you should be able to get 4 fingers under the belly instead of the side of the cinch like a western saddle, and then a little bit into you ride you might go up one or two more holes, general rule I was taught is you never cinch the up less than 2 times, 2 or 3 times is good then your done, if you have good balance and your saddle fits nice you don't need to cut your horse in half Stock saddles are very nice saddles if you don't have a wide very wide horse, their nice saddles for high withered horses because it has a nice high gullet, their also nice endurance saddles, also remember to pull your blanket up into the gullet so it doesn't pinch the withers and gives more breathing. Also why your knees hurt most of the time your stirrups are too short on a western or your knees are compensating for turning the stirrups, and their are a few ways to twist them, like turning the blevins buckles around and then slightly turning the fenders, and wrapping the fender wit a string of leather, there are videos on how to or just simply turning the fenders a few times on the backside. Hope this helps!

I have one coming in the mail in black. I can’t wait for it to come. I was looking for a saddle that had more stability for me having rheumatoid arthritis and a horse that has bucked me off twice.

I just got my first Aussie! Ive wanted to try it, I have ridden english most of my life and now being older (and somewhat wider) this is much comfortable and I can still enjoy the discipline of english, at least my brain tells me that! Also so true about the knee and ankle tork! THank you for posting!

These are great, as they are lightweight, comfy, and have many rings for attaching things like saddle bags!

Normally a Aussie stock saddle has a second girth called a sirsingle that goes over the top of t(e saddle completly that and the knee pads make it a saddle that you don’t fall out of easily when chasing cattle or ridding through the bush

I went from a western to an aussie like you did..... Apparently you & I work in similar fields... my knees & back hurt all the time. Once I rode in an Aussie saddle I will never look at a Western again.... For me it's like going from a Chevette to a Cadillac. COMFORT all day long in the Aussie saddle.

The one thing I would add is that it's much more comfortable for the horse too. If someone needs the utilitarian Western saddle on a big quarter horse, fine. Otherwise, you get the stability of western and comfort for the horse with an Aussie.

I have the same saddle except mine has a rose pattern

I’m not an Aussie but am in a neighbouring country, however I love these saddles.

I am currently taking lessons for about 4 months now. I have used both English and Western (I prefer English). I told my instructor that I like aspects of both styles and how come they don't make a hybrid. That's when he told me about Australian saddles. He does not own any so I'm thinking about picking up a used one at some point. I enjoy the lightweight and dexterity of the English, but I like the high back I get with the western.

Ah I’m Australian and these saddles are my favourite. In a way they’re like a western and English saddle hybrid haha

it takes about 3 snuggings to girth up. walk him around between tightning. finish up on your pre mount check they can blow up with an aussie too

Westerns hurt my knees, the Australian saddle is the most comfortable saddle I've used. I usually use a standard stock saddle, I have one just like yours, but black.

Looks great saddle, been looking for a stock saddle that's light, sadly they don;t ship to the UK

I love my Australian saddles. They are so much more light weight, secure and comfortable than an english or western saddle.

I used to cut that strap off the, over girth and sow it on were that ring is. This made for a much better fit and less bulk under riders leg. Think the saddle shown is an Indian made copy of an Australian saddle.

Great down to earth vid.

wet your fenders and store it with a stick in the stirrups. pay attention to the twist let them dry they will set twisted and that relieves the kneww torque

That's really cool!! I had no idea there were Australian saddles! Kind of looks a little bit like I cross between a western saddle and an English saddle!

I have almost this exact saddle. I’m having a real hard time finding any examples (videos or even pictures) of how to properly girth / cinch an Aussie saddle. Would it be possible for you to share how it should fit/ what it should look like under the fenders?

Transitioning into Western riding. I bought an Aussie, as it's kinda a hybrid between English and Western. Looking forward to riding in it.

Where did you buy this Saddle from I love these saddles so much and would love to buy one

I have this exact saddle - how long did it take for the massive amount of stuffing at the back to go down!? It seems massive on mine.

What brand and model is this saddle? I would love to find the exact same one you have. Thanks in advance

those knee pads have to help with cutting when you gotta turn that hose on a dime keep you straight up in the saddle and help keep you centered in the saddle

A traditional Aussie Stock Saddle doesn’t have the horn or rear cinch/girth loops. This one here is like a hybrid.

Any tips where can I purchase a traditional Australian girth like the one shown in this video? Leather.. not neoprene or nylon..

I am an English rider, and have a horse that only knows English, can I ride English in Australia?

When I turned up to my ranch job in Texas everyone laughed at me until i threw that saddle on my Trusty steed. buckled up and I was ready . you are a heavier rider like me or your out for a long time working the cattle you mount doesnt get as tired. Than with a western..

Is the Aussie saddle lighter than a western? It looks like it is. My husband has to lift my western for me, which is utterly ridiculous.

Hi there, What brand and type saddle is it I am in the market for a new Aussie saddle

Hello. Where do you buy this saddle? Is it Indian production?

Do- you have horses of your own?

The gum chewing... It's as loud as my horse eating ha, but very informative thank you.

My question is does a saddle like this fit on a mule? Do not say YES IT DOES the real mule people know that the back of a mule is totally different then the back of a horse.

It's made in India,

Saddle fitting is a science. True proper fit affords your horse the most comfort possible while a “great” saddle fit also provides the rider with the comfort they hope for to enjoy their ride and the time spent with their horse. Many ill fitting saddles can cause behavioral issues from the horse, who is merely trying to relieve himself of discomfort or outright pain. We think, “Yeah, it’s Saturday. I get to go ride.” The horse says, “Oh no, it’s Saturday. I have to wear that thing that hurts me, again!” Blowing up, or inhaling while being girthed up, is a common signal that often signifies the horse is experiencing some sort of saddle discomfort. By your horse’s demeanor in the video, he appears to be a quiet, accepting sort. Just the personality type to internalize what he feels helpless to change. Since you stated you are a paramedic and you took up riding to spend time with your daughter, my impression is you are a compassionate man and would want to see your horse as comfortable as possible. Many folks are simply not aware of the physical and mental distress that a poor fitting saddle can cause. I thought perhaps you would be interested in a link on KZfaq that may explain better than I, why saddle fit is so important. He is a German rider who is also a master saddle maker and has studied the science of saddlery and horses. I was overwhelmed at how much there is to know that I did not know. Don’t be discouraged. Watch and listen a few times. It may help. I’m glad you were able to find a saddle style that relieved your knee pain and enhances your enjoyment of riding. Best of luck to you, your daughter and your horse. m.kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a82Hq7CGvp_KZZs.html

Australian saddles don't have roping horns, well authentic ones anyway

The Aussie saddle looks like a McClellan saddle and a English saddle had a baby. Then some Texan come along and screwed a horn on it for fun.

Hello, you didn't know these saddles when you were young, (nor did I ) as they did not exist. This saddle has its heritage in the Australian Stock Saddle. Your saddle is a hybrid of a stock saddle and a western saddle. Traditionally stock saddles would never have a horn, the knee pads were much smaller, the stirrup leathers were narrow, the girth straps were buckled in the manner of an English saddle, there weren't so many dees on it, and it was completely unadorned. Stockmen and women would muster and drive cattle all day in these saddles, often for days or weeks on end.

And that my American friends is not even a good Aussie saddle. A knockoff made in India by the looks. A Hyundai of saddles. A good Aussie flap saddle is deeper in the seat, not as high off the horse and no horn. Still the same “ Campdraft” girth system incorporating a surcingle. Also they’re about half the weight of a western saddle. The thigh pads serve the same purpose as bucking rolls on a slick fork western. A good Aussie stock saddle is like sitting in an armchair.

You don't ride an Aussie saddle like a western saddle, your feet / legs are more forward than a western seat. I know this because I owned and rode an Australian saddle back in the late 80's and took riding lessons from an Australian horseman. If you ride like an American western rider in an Aussie saddle---you're doing it WRONG, and could end up hurting your horses back---FACT. Horses feel pain, fear and confusion just like we do.

Not only do you not get as fatigued your horse doesn't either. . Carrying a extra 20lbs of saddle. . I did away with all of my western saddles. I ONLY USE AUSTRALIAN STICK SADDLES.

Such a shame that you Americans are duped by clever but false marketing in the US. This Is NOT an Aussie stock saddle. It has been made in India and very poorly too. Most are a danger on a horse the way they are put together. No Australian stock saddle in Aust has a horn nor has it ever had a horn. Do some research before you purchase this dangerous piece of equipment. This saddle is degrading to the original Australian stock saddle that is made with care, pride and top class materials.

This is bullshit. You are allowed to train your own service dog and ESA.

Don't chew gum n talk

Get rid of that silly horn!