| Cordura saddles are generally made to fit trail horses, | | | | helps the rider learn to canter. These saddles are good |
| and are built upon saddle trees that have been | | | | for cross country riding. This type of riding requires a |
| specially made for riding comfort and back support. | | | | deep seat to cope comfortably with uneven terrain. |
| Many Cordura saddles are made with specific users in | | | | Cordura is the name for the high performance fabric |
| mind. For example some are made to fit female riders, | | | | that is used not only in saddles, but also in a huge |
| and some are made for large and tall riders. But | | | | range of rugged products like luggage, backpacks, and |
| Cordura makes great all-around saddles with suede | | | | military apparel. It is very long lasting, and it resists |
| accents and fleece-lined skirts. They are also | | | | tears, scuffs, and abrasions. |
| lightweight and very reasonably priced. | | | | Cordura also comes in a rainbow of colors, so both |
| All-purpose saddles, whether made with Cordura or | | | | rider and horse can look extra spiffy on a ride. |
| not, generally have a deeper seat and larger knee rolls. | | | | Typically, Cordura saddles are built around a Flex Tree |
| There is often suede on the front part of the saddle | | | | or a Ralide Tree. The top is usually padded suede or |
| flap. This helps the rider keep his or her legs in the | | | | leather, with the fenders and skirt made from Cordura. |
| proper position. For beginning riders, the strategy is to | | | | All-around saddles have to do a lot, and they have to |
| allow the horse to do most of the work so that the | | | | do it well. Saddles made using Cordura nylon manage |
| rider can gain experience. The reason an all-around | | | | to be tough, lightweight, and good looking at the same |
| saddle is good for beginners is because the deep seat | | | | time. |