{"id":185,"date":"2018-02-01T23:24:01","date_gmt":"2018-02-01T23:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cowboyway.com\/saddles\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2021-12-09T17:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T17:00:08","slug":"endurance-saddles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cowboyway.com\/saddles\/endurance-saddles\/","title":{"rendered":"Endurance Saddles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While individual endurance saddles vary, they are designed to be lightweight and comfortable for both horse and rider during long hours of riding.<br \/>\n<!-- BEGIN TOP newor -->\r\n<div class=\"showMB\">\r\n<div id=\"waldo-tag-5501\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<!-- END TOP newor --><\/p>\n<p>An endurance saddle can be styled similar to an English saddle, a Western saddle (with or without a saddle horn), or an Australian saddle. They often have rings and\/or tie strings to make it easy for a rider to carry extra items. Some endurance saddles for sale use synthetic materials, such as Cordura, not only to reduce weight but also to make the saddle easy to care for and soften the price tag.<\/p>\n<p class=\"howToLabels\">Below: An endurance saddle.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cowboyway.com\/images\/EnduranceSaddle01.jpg\" alt=\"An endurance saddle on a saddle stand\" width=\"277\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<hr class=\"threeFour\" \/>\n<p style=\"color: #00c; font-size: 30px; font-weight: bold;\">From eBay and HorseSaddleShop<\/p>\n<p><!-- BEGIN --><br \/>\n<iframe class=\"ifrm1\" src=\"\/horses\/ndrnc-sddl\/\" onload=\"this.style.height=this.contentWindow.document.body.scrollHeight + 'px';\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<!-- END --><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn01\" href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/m64k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more endurance saddles on HorseSaddleShop<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn02\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_from=R40&amp;_sacat=0&amp;_nkw=endurance+saddle&amp;_sop=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">See more endurance saddles on eBay<\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"threeFour\" \/>\n<h2>About Endurance Riding<\/h2>\n<p>Endurance riding is a competition where a horse and rider, competing as a team, cover a pre-determined route in an attempt to cross the finish line ahead of their competitors. It is a long distance competition with rides varying in length, but common lengths include 50 &#8211; 100 miles (although shorter rides of approximately 25 miles are popular for beginners). An endurance ride might take one or more days to complete.<\/p>\n<p class=\"howToLabels\">Below: An endurance ride at Uzes, France. Endurance riding is popular worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.cowboyway.com\/images\/EnduranceRiders01.jpg\" alt=\"An endurance ride with several horses and riders\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Along the route of the endurance ride are\u00a0several veterinary checkpoints where the horse must pass a veterinary exam stating it is fit to continue, as well as places a horse is required to stop in order to eat, drink, and rest.<\/p>\n<p>Endurance rides are typically held in natural terrain with hills, water crossings, ditches, and other natural obstacles along the trail.\u00a0A rider competing in an endurance ride chooses the pace they and their horse will travel, speeding up or slowing down according to their ability or according to the challenges of the trail. A rider is also allowed to dismount and travel alongside their horse if they choose.<\/p>\n<p>While an endurance ride is a competitive event where the horse and rider team that crosses the finish line first is the winner, many riders simply enjoy the sport as a way to enjoy beautiful and sometimes challenging trails, for the chance to perform at a personal best for themselves or their horse, and as a way to enjoy the companionship of other riders and their horses.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"threeFour\" \/>\n<h2>About Endurance Saddles<\/h2>\n<p>Endurance riding saddles vary according to the rider&#8217;s personal preference. They might be of English, Western, or Australian design, or with modifications made to those basic types. They may or may not have a saddle horn according to rider preference.<\/p>\n<p>Endurance saddles, regardless of the specifics of their design, are typically lightweight, and therefore may contain synthetic materials (such as Cordura) that are lighter than leather and are often easier to clean.<\/p>\n<p>Endurance saddles frequently have stirrups with wide tread for comfort and balance, and often have extra tie strings or rings so the rider can more easily carry equipment that might be needed along the trail (jackets, snacks, water, etc.).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While individual endurance saddles vary, they are designed to be lightweight and comfortable for both horse and rider during long hours of riding. An endurance saddle can be styled similar to an English saddle, a Western saddle (with or without a saddle horn), or an Australian saddle. 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