The Stingray is made for the rider who prefers a reasonably vertical ride but secure deep seat in training, exercise, and fierce competition. This saddle helps prevent the rider from getting thrown over the front and out of balance.

New! 14" Martin Saddlery Stingray Barrel Racing Saddle

Saddle chairs are becoming increasingly popular in offices and workspaces due to their ability to improve posture and reduce back pain. By keeping your hips in an open position, a saddle chair encourages a natural curve in your spine, which can alleviate pressure on your lower back.

Saddle Seat is a style of horse riding within the category of English riding that is designed to show off the high action of certain horse breeds.

Why ? because a conventional saddle weighs about 5 kg , and the rider 10 to 20 times . From the saddle in the total weight of the " package " the horse is negligible. If you want to scratch weight on the saddle for his horse to be less heavy on your back, you better remove the 2 kg of the saddle.

So we made old, the new... new! The line features 5/8” hand-rubbed, double-stitched variety of Hermann Oak and Latigo leather, put through Martin's signature process to give them a “broke-in” feel.

The best road bike saddles can lop a substantial amount of weight off your bike, and make for a more comfortable ride at the same time.

• Best road bike saddle overall: Specialized S-Works Romin EVO.
• Best bargain road bike saddle: Fabric Scoop Race Shallow Saddle.

High-quality leather is not only more expensive to source but also takes longer to cure and tool. In addition to the cost of the leather, the process of tanning and dying the hides is also rather costly. This process can add hundreds of dollars to the price of a saddle.

Average horse weight for a 160-170 cm adult horse is estimated at around 1102-1323 lbs (500-600 kg). Draft horses can weigh over 1763 lbs (800 kg), while ponies usually weigh between 771 lbs to 992 lbs (350 kg to 450 kg). The weight differs between specific horses based on their living conditions and training.

What saddle brands are lightweight?

• Wintec - The leading synthetic saddle brand, the synthetic materials used plus the CAIR panels make them great lightweight saddles.
• Thorowgood - The synthetic materials used in both the T4 and T8 ranges make these saddles more lightweight than their leather equivalents.

Leather saddles provide riders with more comfort and grip while being more durable than their synthetic counterparts. Synthetic horse saddles are usually more affordable and require less maintenance, but may not offer the same control or aesthetic appeal as leather saddles.

Saddle leather is made from cowhide and is known for its durability and resistance to wear and tear. Vegetable-tanned leather is tanned using natural materials such as tree bark, and is known for its unique patina and ability to darken with age.