If you are looking to bring that horse around a barrel you need a great saddle. Barrel Racing Saddles are in a category all by themselves. The barrel racing saddle is designed for speed. You need that speed for competition and to bring home those ribbons and awards. The saddle must be designed to secure the rider yet allow for complete maneuverability through hard turns and sprints. The features of a good saddle include a deep seat, and a thin and taller horn as opposed to other types of saddles. Barrel Saddles also are light yet sturdy to hold up under the stress and strain of competition and practice.