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Western Tack vs. English Tack: Which Is Best for You?

August 29, 2018

One of the questions we frequently get asked at our tack shop is whether English tack or western tack in Montana is the better option, or if one style of riding is easier than the other. Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences in the styles of equipment and riding to help you better understand your options. The equipment You’ll find that the equipment can vary greatly in western and English riding. English riding tends to have smaller and lighter saddles, versus the larger saddles used in western riding. In addition, western saddles tend to have... View Article