Which Tucker Saddle is the Endurance Saddle for me?

There are many models of Tucker Saddles and each one has its own specific characteristics and unique look and feel. So how do you know which one is right for you? Below we have compared and contrasted the Tucker Saddle Endurance Saddle models. You may also read about the Western Style Tucker Trail Saddle models to make the decision making process easier for you.

What is an endurance saddle? Like its name suggests, the endurance saddle is designed for distance riding. There are many styles on the market to fit the endurance rider’s specific needs, but the amenities between styles are similar: lightweight, no horn to obstruct a more forward riding position, attachment points for breastcollars, horn bags and horse saddle bags and, most importantly, designed for horse and rider comfort over long distances. Tucker Saddle designs their endurance saddle for the trail rider with many choices to customize it for your own needs and tastes.

There are three distinct endurance saddle models from Tucker Saddle: the Endurance Saddle, the Equitation Endurance Saddle and the River Plantation. The Endurance Saddle comes in two skirt styles, the square skirted known as the Sierra Endurance on our website. And new for 2006, the River Plantation is now available with an English stirrup leather without the border tooling. Please see the chart below for detailed saddle specifications.

As we mentioned, the Tucker Endurance Saddle and the Sierra Endurance Saddle are essentially the same saddle with a different skirt. The Endurance Saddle has a round skirt, while the Sierra Endurance Saddle has a traditional square western skirt. The difference in weight would be about 1-3 pounds depending upon seat size. Both of these endurance saddle models offer the rider a 3” cantle for more room and freedom of movement. All other choices and customizations are available for both styles. This saddle is now available in an extra wide tree to fit draft breeds and larger draft crosses.

The Tucker Equitation Endurance Saddle is designed for the rider that desires a more balanced equitation seat, featuring knee rolls with padded flaps, English stirrup leathers and bars, Trail Glide stirrups and English rigging. The combination of English stirrup leathers and Trail Glide stirrups has been a life saver for several of our customers with severe hip, knee and ankle pains when in the saddle. This Tucker Endurance Saddle is also a favorite with our English riding customers who want a more secure and comfortable for trail riding without giving up the English saddle styling. Please note that any other rigging style will eliminate the knee rolls. This saddle is also now available in an extra wide tree to fit draft breeds and larger draft crosses.

The Tucker River Plantation was redesigned in 2005 with more refined flap and fenders to more closely resemble the original plantation saddle used in the 19th century from which it gets its name. Because it has a higher cantle (5”) and a deeper seat, it is a popular endurance saddle model with dressage riders and those riding in steeper terrain. The River Plantation is also designed with a narrower twist and unique border tooling. New for 2006, Tucker now offers the River Plantation with English stirrup leathers without the border tooling.

Regardless which model of Tucker Endurance Saddle you choose, you are guaranteed a quality, comfortable trail saddle for you and your horse.

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