Which do you prefer for trail riding, saddle bags, horn bags or a cantle bag?

I've started to do some trail riding, I've gotten tired of the show ring, and was wondering what are the good points and bad points of saddle bags, horn bags or a cantle bags. Which do you prefer and why? I know my 5yr old TWH mare doesn't care what's on her. I use a western or endurance style saddles and normally ride anywhere from 3-8 hrs.

Which do you prefer for trail riding, saddle bags, horn bags or a cantle bag?
I like the horn bags because they are small and I can keep things up close to me like my cell phone or my 32 depending on where I am riding. For a cantel bag I use one of the small soft side coolers that will fit about a 6 pack of soda. It hold food and drinks and it's compact.
Reply:I have small saddle bags. You can buy ones that keep drinks cold, but it also will hold my sunscreen, some crackers, water and a few other little things I might need on the trail.
Reply:Well I use all 3 of them. I really like the horn bags to put the bare nestities in your drinks, snacks, etc. They say that you really shouldnt put heavy saddle bags on your horses b/c where they sit it is right on the horses kidneys which isnt good for them.
Reply:I use all 3, but it depends on the ride I'm going to do. I ride more in my bareback pad %26amp; it has saddle bags sewn on. It is great!!!! I love it!! But in a saddle then the horn bag, for a little longer the saddle bags(with the horn bag), then a good ride all 3. I like to take something to eat, I have to eat about every 4 hours. So I use my saddle bags on the saddle or pad!! LOL Hope this helps!!
Reply:Cantle bag and horn bag for day rides. Big saddlebags for overnighters or longer.
Reply:i just use a string and tie 2 watter bottles to my saddle horn. That will last me all afternoon.
Reply:Saddle bags first...





Matter of fact, they stay attached to my saddle. Besides my 'emergency' supplies...like small first aid kit, toilet paper [don't laugh!], hay bale twine for emergency repairs...I can carry a gallon of water on each side [if I wanted to]...plus any food. Mine are large and have 3 pockets for each. The main bag...and two outside ones. Those work great for holding water bottles. There is alot of room, and I can carry supplies for another person easily. I do long trailrides so I'd rather have my supplies...and not need them...than NOT have them...and wish I did. Mine attach to my saddle strings, or I can buckle them to the saddle. I use both...keeps the bags right where they belong.





I also use the horn bags...keeps chapstick, extra ammo, immediate snacks, and other little things right where I can grab them...without turning around and digging through the bags.





I like them both.
Reply:I just have a bottle holder that clips onto the saddle, we have never needed anything else.
Reply:i prefer the Cantle no bounce saddle bags. they stil hold a lot but dont bounce and even on a TWH the bags still bounce when the horse is moving



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