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What is the difference between a gaited saddle, full quarter horse, semi-quarter horse, and Arab saddles?

Last Updated: October 30, 2006

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Most gaited horses (Saddlebreds and Arabians) use a cut-back saddle. These saddles are designed where you sit further back on the horse's back. Hunter and stock saddles are pretty much the same for all breeds that allow that riding style.

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