I was reading an article that says the need for cowboy or Western saddles is shrinking as show jumping rises in popularity. Show jumpers use english saddles which are quite different from the Western saddles. They are smaller and lighter than their Western counterparts. The major differences between the Western and the English saddle are the horn, the much deeper seat, and the longer stirrups of the Western saddle.
Most English saddles are made in Europe and imported to the U.S. The majority of Western saddles are made in the US. Other countries include Germany, Australia, Brazil, Belgium and Canada.
