When applying the standards used to study English saddle fit (the discipline that has been most studied so far), scientists found that racing saddles place a high amount of pressure on the horse ...

A police force is starting a scheme to help combat the theft of horse tack - mostly saddles for riding - which can be worth thousands of pounds. Wiltshire Police, which covers a huge rural area ...

Step into the world of traditional craftsmanship as a skilled artisan handcrafts exquisite horse saddles and pads, ranging from polo and English styles to rugged Western saddles. In this video ...

Tack - bridles, saddles and other equipment for riding - is not cheap. The cost generally starts in the hundreds of pounds, even when bought second-hand, but can easily run into the thousands.