Should You Choose a Leather or Synthetic Western Saddle?

Western saddles can be bought in either traditional leather or the newer synthetic materials. They also come in a wide variety of different sizes and styles with many options within those styles. Some alternatives that you may come across include different horn styles, cantle heights and riding positions. You may also see options in leather saddles for the leather to be rough, which increases grip, or smooth. Should you opt for a leather saddle which will be more expensive or a cheaper synthetic saddle. Which one will be best for you and your horse? This guide, we hope, will help you make a good decision.