Tree Saddle

How to you measure the tree of a saddle?

(Not the seat size, I mean if it has a narrow, medium or wide tree) Or if you can tell me websites where I can get the information

A narrow tree is generally made for gaited horses, and might have a narrow gullet measurement – 6 1/2″ or [...]

Showman Tack

Western saddles….good buy?

There is a tack shop about an hour from my house here in NC that sells Buffalo, Circle S, Showman and Billy Cook saddles. I have been shopping around online, comparing prices and theirs can’t be beat. I found a saddle that I like, but since I have ridden hunt seat my whole [...]

Anky Dressage Saddle

Sadle and tack cleaners for my new horses tack?

Leather cleaners?
Well I have very nice tack ( A new Anky dressage bridle, a new jump bridle, new girth, new brestplate, a new stuben saddle and new leather halter) and I have dicided I would like to raise the care of my tack. Here are some questions [...]

Saddle Good

Where can I find a good fitting saddle pad for an HDR saddle?

I have a close contact HDR saddle and I’m looking for a good fitting pad to go with it. A hunter/jumper pad would be best. HDR saddles have very high knee pads though, so the saddle pads I’ve been using just slide back [...]

Tooled Western

Western Saddle question. Does anyone know?

I am looking for information on a maker. I bought a hand tooled, custom made roping saddle. The saddle has gorgeous tooling and is on a Wade tree but what I don’t know anythink about is the maker. It is by Western Saddlery. Does anyone know [...]