Big Horn Cordura Suede Barrel Saddle, #503, 16″, SQHB

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Big Horn Cordura Suede Barrel Saddle

“We can make a better, lightweight saddle, that will allow the stirrups to turn easy, for arthritis; something that any normal lady, or any person over 60, or a person under12, can lift.” Now how can we bring the price down so anybody can afford to ride? They decided to replace the skirts, stirrup leathers, and fenders with Cordura© nylon. It costs like leather. It is as strong as leather. But because Cordura© can be cut and sewn like in a garment shop, the cost savings come in the labor time making these parts. The bindings are specially turned from the same material, so you will not have edges falling loose. Suede leather, not synthetic, is next to your body’s saddle block area. Now we have a saddle that keeps kids, (and adults) from slipping. And still lets your crotch breathe. No excessive sweating like there is with naugahide seats. Better stainless steel hardware is used, rather than the cheapest plated pot metal. No cheap Velcro imitation expected to hold your stirrups on.  No excessive stretching in spring or summer sunshine. No tearing or cracking in the cold weather from cheap vinyl pommel covers, or seats. No conchos, nails or screws breaking loose out of an inferior tree. (I hate to bash other makers, but these saddles have some quality, and some of you have heard horror stories about other brands.)

When you need that spare saddle, or have a little one coming aboard, or need a little more security for a beginning rider, this Suede/Cordura combination saddle is just what you may need. The seat and cantle are designed for your security. The light weight is always a favorite. And when it’s time to ride trails, we just add strings and bags!

Saddles come with front girth  tie straps.

Now that these suede seated Cordura© saddles have been on the market for several years, they have been been found in use by several riding camps. Because of the ease of cleaning, and the economy pricing, they are easy to add as spare saddles for your occasional riders. Most facilities have a variety of qualities and seat sizes, but these are good for starting out. The durability of the materials is holding well. 

This series of saddles has worked well with guided tours and basic lessons. It is not a good choice for breaking colts, or specialized sports. There are many specialized saddles for these events. But for all around fun – This might be your One! 

• Tree: Ralide® type 13″ barrel front, 6″ gullet
• Rigging: 7/8 position single front stainless steel dee.
• Seat: 16″ Roughout padded suede seat & jockeys.
• Cantle: 5″ with 1/2″ leather cantle bead binding.
• Trim: Cordura® Nylon skirts, housings and fenders, leather conchos, suede leather front, horn and cantle binding.
• Skirts: 24″ x 10″, Oregon round, fleece lined, slotted and reinforced for installing flank billets.
• Fenders: 19″ x 8″, 2″ leather reinforced nylon stirrup straps with Blevins Buckles.
• Stirrups: Ralide® with matching laced suede leather foot pad.
• Finish: Brown or Black nylon with matching colors of suede and Black Binding.
• Weight: Approximately 15 Lbs.