There are oodles and oodles of different types of western saddles. Categorization can be by production technique, material, intended use, fork shape, saddle tree type, and breed … and I'm sure there are a dozen more categories you could think of. We try to make sense of it all.
I'm a bit of a broken record. It seems like I'm always talking about buying used saddles, rather than new ones. But I don't apologize and I won't stop talking about used saddles. (…)
Border State's Leather in Arkansas is a very special type of saddle shop. Owner Doug Kidd produces replicas of 19th century military saddles and also some Revolutionary War and WWI saddles. (…)
A carving and stamping design can cover any portion of a saddle. When ordering a saddle from a custom saddle maker you'll be able to choose the tooling coverage you want. (…)
A mochilla is a leather saddle tree covering with slits to allow the fork and the cantle to protrude. (…)
Circle Y is introducing a new budget saddle line called "High Horse" that will be a stand-alone brand featuring trail, barrel, cutting, roping ,and show saddles. (…)
Ever wondered what "rough-out" is? Is it the same as suede? Why are some western saddles made with it and why do some folks prefer it? Let's get the skinny on rough-out. (…)
Ever wondered what the difference was between a custom, semi-custom, handmade, and production saddle were? (…)
Making the leap to a custom saddle is a big decision. Make sure you've done your homework before you make your purchase by reviewing these tips and guidelines. Buying a Custom Saddle
A friend called me the other day and he was just bubbling. He had just received the custom saddle that he had ordered several years ago, and it was worth the wait. (…)
Treeless saddles are quite controversial in the riding world. Some folks swear by them and others claim they'e dangerous and harmful to the horse and rider. (…)
Trophy saddles are awarded at a wide variety of western riding events. They're flashy and coveted by competitors both amateur and professional.
Trophy Saddles
Australian saddles took off in the US with the release of the move "Man From Snowy River" back in the 1980's. (…)
Many Arabian horses do just fine with traditional western saddles with quarter horse bars, but some will require a saddle with Arabian bars to find a good fit. (…)
Western saddles come in either swell fork or slick fork (also known as an A-fork) varieties. Have no idea what that means? We take the mystery out of it with these two in-depth articles. (…)
While it's very important to ride in a quality saddle, new quality western saddles don't come cheap. A used saddle can provide an excellent option that won't bust your budget. (…)
Have you been reading or hearing about Wade saddles and wondering what exactly they are and what all the fuss is about? (…)
