Roping saddles have a comfortable pocket seat for proper positioning. But a lower cantle for quick dismounting. They also have a thicker horn on which they may dally. The skirt on these saddles is usually longer or double. They do tend to be heavy, making it a physically demanding sport. For both the horse and the rider, a roping saddle gives the rider plenty of room to travel. As a result, a rider roping can prepare a horse for longer trail rides.