Western saddles are used for western riding and are the saddles used on working horses on cattle ranches throughout the United States. Western Saddle is designed to carry cowhands for many hours at a time, and keep them secure in the saddle while roping, cutting and herding catle. Western saddles keep the rider on the horse because te seat is deeper than the most English Saddle and the presence of a horn provides something to grab on to should when you lose your balance. Western saddles feature large fenders that protects the rider.s leg from direct contact with the horse. this will be useful when riding over many miles of terrain on a weary horse. The stirrups are worn long on Western saddle which many riders find most comfortable on the trail.
