Saddle Gallery - Production Saddles
Production saddles (also known as factory or manufactured saddles) make up the vast majority of saddles in use today. While they are wholly or mainly built by machine to off-the-rack specifications, they are definitely not all alike. Production saddles represent a wide range of styles, craftmanship and quality.
Below are some wonderful examples of production saddles submitted by our visitors.
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HILASON MULTI PURPOSE SADDLE
Jim from Texas
From Hilason's treeless saddle line, this is a multi purpose saddle that can be used for trail, pleasure and barrel racing. Jim says it's comfortable for both horse and rider.
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BARREL RACING SADDLE FROM ALAMO SADDLERY
Kathleen from California
Kathleen found this used barrel saddle too good of a bargain to pass up and added it to her aleady sizable saddle collection. What's one more, afterall.
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TEX TAN POCO REINING SADDLE
Camilla from Denmark
Camilla bought this saddle this year and has found it a good match for her mare. She especially likes the close contact that a reining saddle provides.
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TRAIL SADDLE FROM WESTERN SADDLERY
Michael from England
This is a nice example of typical trail saddle from 20-30 years ago. It's from a maker called Western Saddlery which was based in Lander, Wyoming, but doesn't appear to be in business any longer. Looks a lot like a Simco saddle from that same period. |
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ROPING SADDLE FROM BIG HORN
Francesco from Italy
This is a classic Big Horn "king series" saddle that has seen some good miles. A good example of how a well made saddle will last. It has a rawhide covered wood tree and very durable leather. While it's a roper, Francesco uses it for trail riding with his Freiberger draft horse. The saddle fits his horse well and has a very comfortable seat. |
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SHOW SADDLE FROM SILVER ROYAL
Rhonda from British Columbia, Canada
A beautiful vintage Silver Royal saddle with an engraved silver name plate on the cantle and other silver trim. Rhonda traded a reining saddle for this beauty and has only had it a couple of days but is already in love. Rhonda won't be parting with it any time soon and says: "I LOVE my new old saddle." |
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SHOW SADDLE FROM SILVER ROYAL
Janie from Ontario, Canada
Janie's anxiously awaiting delivery of this good looking vintage show saddle by Silver Royal. Janie and I are both fans of the older saddles. There's just something about their styling and craftsmanship that put most of today's models to shame. From the sounds of it, Janie has collected quite an assortment of vintage saddles. |
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TRAIL SADDLE FROM TEX TAN
Gen from Montana
Gen isn't sure what type saddle she has, but we believe it's probably a trail saddle. What makes it tough to decipher is the flat seat, more typical of a cutting saddle than a trail saddle. If anyone has any more information on this saddle please let us know. |
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&CRATES TRAIL SADDLE
Beth from Montana
I bought this saddle online about three years ago new for about $1000. It's a really nice lightweight and comfortable saddle. Fits my horse well. Crates is one of the top saddle manufacturers operating today. I have a custom saddle that is my main ride now, but I'll always keep this saddle. The small "pockets" (saddlebags) were made by Wes Schenk, a very good custom saddle maker in Harlowtown, Montana. |
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