| so many other things, the rigging of a saddle is | | | | cause the saddle to want to tilt upwards. Double |
| where it is today through evolution. The cowboy had | | | | rigging adds stability for riding in very rough country |
| a "working" saddle that did a little of everything on | | | | with ups and downs. Otherwise, the back cinch is, |
| the ranch such as gathering cattle, rescuing cattle, | | | | according to some, just another piece of leather to |
| breaking horses, etc. Different saddle types require | | | | worry about, so they will prefer single rigging. |
| different "rigging" for each specific use. The term | | | | The Position of the rigging on most saddles is |
| "rigging" is used to refer to how the cinch strap | | | | dependant on what the saddle is being used for. |
| attaches to the saddle to hold the saddle in place. | | | | Three-way rigging allows you the option of choosing |
| The rigging hardware can be done with several | | | | a full double rig; 7/8 double rig; or 3/4 double rig. |
| different options. If you're buying a quality saddle | | | | Rigging that sits under the mid-section of the saddle |
| don't worry too much about O-rings, D-rings or | | | | is called a "centerfire" rigging. Each position toward |
| plates. Sit in the saddle and see if it's comfortable and | | | | the horn is given a defferent measurement: 5/8, 3/4, |
| then decide if seven-eights or whatever is right for | | | | or 7/8. |
| you. | | | | Most details of your saddle are all personal |
| There are basically two types of rigging: conventional | | | | preference and the rigging is no different. Each detail |
| in tree rigging and inskirt rigging. Conventional rigging | | | | depends on the use of the saddle, whether it be for |
| places the bulk of the cinch strap under the rider's | | | | showing or private use in trail riding, etc. The other |
| leg. Inskirt rigging is just as secure. With it, the rigging | | | | factor is personal preference. As we all know, we |
| hardware is built directly onto the saddle skirt, either | | | | are all different and have different sizes and shapes |
| built directly on the skirt or for extra security, built | | | | that we have to confirm to when pick a saddle. |
| "in" the skirt, where the rigging is attached to an | | | | If you have any questions on Horse supplies or Posh |
| extra metal plate between two layers of leather on | | | | Pampered Pets, please call 979-221-7251 or email us |
| the skirt. Some will tell you they think the "in-tree" | | | | at Our home office is located in Waller, Texas, with |
| rigging is the stronger of the two, but both are | | | | warehouses located throughout the United States |
| proven sturdy. | | | | such as Detroit Michigan (MI), Indianapolis Indiana (IN), |
| The next differences in rigging are the "Single" or | | | | Jacksonville Florida (FL), San Francisco California (CA), |
| "Double" styles. In Single rigging the flank strap is not | | | | , Kansas City MO, Miami, Florida (FL), Raleigh-Durham, |
| used. Instead, the rigging hugs the saddle toward a | | | | North Carolina (NC), Washington DC, Los Angeles, |
| center point. Double rigging includes both the cinch | | | | California (CA), Fayetteville, Arkansas ( AR), San |
| and the flank strap. The double rigging is especially | | | | Francisco California (CA), Columbus Ohio (OH). |
| necessary with roping or any other event that may | | | | |