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A horse that’s good for trail riding is one that is trained to travel long distances, calm and obedient, and does not startle at streams, animals, or obstacles such as branches. A good trail riding horse has had adequate work and conditioning in order to handle trail rides physically and mentally. With some horses, it can take months, but some breeds do well as trail horses with only a few weeks of preparation.

If you’re going to hit the rugged trail, consider a Circle Y saddle that offers a lot of flexibility for maneuvering on the trail. You and your horse are going to have to go around trees, rocks, and other trail riding obstacles. The most important aspect of your saddle is its lightweight design. You want the horse to be comfortable and have a saddle that conforms to its back. In addition, Circle Y saddles offer neoprene fillers that will absorb shocks and bumps to keep both rider and horse comfortable on the trail.

If you’re looking to reduce the long saddle break in period, Circle Y saddles offer a product called the Circle Y Softee fender leathers and seat jockey. Another lightweight option is the Circle Y Flex-Lite trail riding saddles that are built for comfort.

In 2003, new management took over operations of the Circle Y saddle company. The management vowed to continue the Circle Y tradition with a commitment to saddle design, quality, and innovation. For 40 years, the Circle Y saddle company was owned by the Leland Tucker Family. The tradition is still alive with an eye on quality.

The Circle Y Flex2 tree is a new product, patented by the Circle Y saddle company. This new technology helps aid in the fitting of saddles across different breadths of horse breeds. Again, the Circle Y Softee seat jockey and fender leather will help ease the break in period of your horse. These two technologies allow you as the rider to remove strain from the knees and ankles, allowing you to have more ease and control in your riding experience.

Circle Y makes many other types of saddles than trail riding saddles: ranch work saddles, barrel racing saddles, roping saddles, team penning saddles, and saddles for cutting horses. Circle Y saddles are a great choice because of their lightweight design and flexibility. They are as comfortable for the horse as they are for the rider.