English Saddle

Jumping Saddle ARJS-21001

The jumping saddle, sometimes called a "forward seat" or "close contact" saddle, is designed for show jumping, hunt seat equitation, foxhunting, and the show jumping and cross-country phases of eventing. Like the All-Purpose saddle, the jumping saddle usually has three short billets.

A saddle designed for jumping only will require your stirrups to be short to have the appropriate support from the saddle. It will help you while jumping to stay balanced over your stirrups with a secure leg and allow the horse to do his job well by keeping the rider balanced and secure. Some riders may find it harder to do flatwork in or hack in, (especially longer, walking hacks), as it requires shorter stirrups than may be comfortable. A jump saddle that fits the rider well, will allow the rider to shorten the stirrups as short as needed to have a secure and stable leg.