What You Should Know About Australian Saddles

What do you think about Australian saddles? I've always ridden in a western saddle but...?

This past weekend I rode in a borrowed aussie saddle and it was wonderful. I am seriously considering purchasing one, especially for long trail rides. Does anyone have any good info on Western vs. Australian? What I should look for in a good aussie saddle and what are their pros and cons? I've never ridden in one before this weekend and I'd like to be fully informed and know what to look for before I go and purchase one.

i've never riden in a western saddle before but have ridden in a aussie stock saddle, the seat is quite deep, and is great to help learners to ride as it helps to minimse falling off. they can be hard though if not oiled and maintained, maybe get a sheep skin seat saver, to make it softer, and can be heavy the biger you go.

over all i like them but prefer english saddles

thats just my opinion