r/Equestrian • u/CtrlAltFeral • 11h ago
Equipment & Tack Skijoring saddle recs?
Hi all, any recommendations for saddles to skijor with (towing a rider) that won’t make my wallet cry? And/or what kind of rigging is required?
(Pic because it’s ba, it is not me..yet!)
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u/eowenith 10h ago
I use my dressage saddle with a breastplate and it works just fine.
That being said most people use any western saddle with a breastplate.
Breastplate being the important part! Don't want the saddle pulling back off the horse!
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u/WendigoRider Western 8h ago
A roper if you want that heavy duty Omph. A solid all rounder oughta do the trick though. No cheapy low end one though, get a better made one. Invest that money into a damn good pulling collar though, like the one pictured.
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u/CtrlAltFeral 4h ago
Perfect thank you!!
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u/WendigoRider Western 4h ago
I will say those pulling collars get pricey. I see them used for 50-200$. But sometimes you can get lucky and get them in a tack lot.
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u/Life-Memory9880 7h ago
A western saddle! For sure a breast plate and something with a solid tree. A good all around western saddle or a roping saddle will be your best bet!
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u/CuttingTheMustard Western 4h ago
Get a used roping saddle.
Skijoring is way less force on the horn than roping cattle. I wouldn't even buy a very expensive one. Get one with full quarter horse bars that is comfy for you.
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u/PATN2 Dressage 10h ago
No flex trees.