English Saddle Types: All Purpose: Constructed with a shallow seat, straight and short flaps, short straps, round cantle and a shallow gullet Dressage: Designed with a deep seat, long flaps, long straps and long knee pads Close Contact: Shallow seat, short but broad flaps, short straps, square cantle and shallow gullet Jumping/Racing: Similar to All Purpose but built with forward flaps and a deep gullet Polo: Similar to Close Contact; provides closest possible contact with the horse with no interference while changing positions Pony Pad: Lightweight, treeless and specifically designed for ponies
