While you need plenty of accessories for successful horse riding, few are as crucial as your saddle. Not only does it affect how comfortable you are while riding, it also determines how comfortable ...

A saddle fitter explains what makes the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. By Sarah Maslin Nir Sarah Maslin Nir, a staff reporter for The Times, is the author of four books on horses. When ...

Saddling a horse can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. You may have watched others do it before, but the mechanisms of a saddle can be confusing when you try it yourself. The good news ...