Arabian Saddles

An Arabian saddle is specifically designed for the distinctive conformation of the Arabian breed. With short, broad backs, low and flat withers, and wide sprung rib cages, Arabian horses will sometimes be difficult to fit with a standard Western saddle with quarter horse bars. The gullet on Arabian saddles are typically more narrow than other tree types, and then flares out at a much wider angle down across the shoulder and the rib cage. While several Arabian horses do just fine with traditional western saddles, others may have issues with gullets that rub on the withers and skirts and bars that are too long and put pressure on the loins and cause chafing. For these horses, an Arabian saddle may be a good resolution.