Wade saddles have no built-in padding and should be used with a blanket or other form of padding between themselves and the horse's back. The girth is a leather and the Wade saddles are meant to be used with stirrups. This type of saddle features a dipped seat and a strong plate rigging system. This rigging system helps evenly disperse the pull of the saddle evenly, reducing impact on the horse. Most often the fork of the saddle sits very low on the horse. A large horn is featured to aid in roping. Stirrups are hung directly under the rider, allowing one to use their feet for support while letting them sit comfortably, in a fusion of Western and English styles.
