Category Saddle Construction

The saddle tree is the structural skeleton of a western saddle. It establishes the saddle’s overall shape, supports the rider, and distributes weight across the horse’s back. More importantly, its design determines how the saddle contacts the horse and how…

Many riders don’t fully appreciate a handmade western saddle until they spend hours riding in one. From the outside, two saddles might look alike, both having a good tree, quality leather, a strong ho...