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Having a saddle is crucial for most, if not all, horse riding activities. So you know you need a saddle, but maybe you don’t know how to choose one. There are a lot of things to consider when buying a saddle, because it’s important to find the right fit. Saddle Material Most saddles are crafted from leather. This is to ensure a long life for the saddle, regardless of the amount of usage. Using leather provides the rider with comfortable, yet flexible material that will yield to the horse’s movements.  More recently, synthetic leather has been used to make saddles....

Leather is a flexible, durable material that is used for a variety of things. Being that leather is the hide from live animals, it has many characteristics and markings. It can also be hard to pick out and find quality leather without knowing the proper terms and types.

Saddles are considered the most widely known horse riding equipment. And they have quite an interesting history. Starting from just a simple cloth to an advanced “seat” that provides comfort to not only the rider but the horse. Humble Beginnings It is said that horses have been domesticated as early as 3000 BC. Without a saddle, humans rode horses bareback. You can imagine how hard it would be to charge during a war without a saddle. Thus the need for something arose. Long, uncomfortable rides resulted in the realization that something was needed to make riding more comfortable. They need...

Our world is filled with machine-made products and items. Of course, in today’s society, it’s important to have the ability to mass produce. But in a world of mass production and manufacturing, it’s hard to find products that are of quality and handmade. Mass manufacturing has made it hard for small businesses to succeed and reach customers. However, small businesses have one foothold--selling handmade goods and products. There is no time like today to understand and see the importance of handmade products. Not only is important, but there are many benefits to buying handmade, and even local products. These products...