Saddle Order Form

Please request a callback if you have any queries about the various saddle alternatives. 403-816-5251 or 403-816-8404
To ensure that they show in the summary at the bottom, all items that are free have a cost of $0.01 attached to them. These will be removed from your invoice if you purchase a saddle. 

Western saddle seats are typically measured from the top of the cantle to the back of the fork. However, the seat size measurement using this method will change if the fork or cantle angle is altered.

The thigh area, which is measured on the saddle from the base of the cantle to the base of the swells, beneath the leg, is a better approach.

Enter the circumference of the thickest part of your thigh, measured in inches, in the first box down below. 

The second box will compute your suggested thigh length. 

You can select your appropriate seat size based on traditional measurements and or thigh length.

If you select a Cutback, English, Endurance or wade style saddle, your thighs will be able to slip forward beneath the forks, providing an additional inch of seat space. Great for short-backed horses.

The fork is the saddle’s front member, providing functionality as well as style. We have swell forks, slick forks, and undercuts with and without horns.

The tree swells above arrive with their respective horns. If you do not want a horn, please let us know; we can remove the horn from any fork.

Higher cantle height makes getting in and out of the saddle more difficult, but it also provides more security, keeping you in the saddle during those moments.

If you are thrown out of your seat, the Cheyenne Roll provides a wider, softer landing surface than the Pencil Roll. It also provides a handhold when putting the saddle on your horse.

Bridle leather is completely finished with a waxy feel and a lovely sheen. Following the vegetable tanning process, the leather is hot stuffed with oils and tallows that penetrate the hides, resulting in a smooth, rich cut. Because of these oils and waxes, the bridle leather is weather resistant. Following the tanning process, the leather is drum-dyed for uniform colouring. The artisanal tanning process distinguishes vegetable leather from leather produced by other types of tannages. Our leather has a vegetable tannage, these colors go through an oxidation process. The color they get will get darker with the time or they can move to a brownish tone, especially if the items they produce are used outdoors. So please expect a color variation as time goes by.

Variations in colour, pattern, and style are possible due to the nature of leather. Our leather swatches and photos are only a close representation of the actual leather. We cannot guarantee the cut of our patterned leathers because no two are alike. (All colours are approximations)

Saddle strings, swell and cantle lacing, concho backs, buck stitch, stirrup lacing, bridle, breast collar lacing, and reveal colour are all accented with leather. 

Bridle leather is completely finished with a waxy feel and a lovely sheen. Following the vegetable tanning process, the leather is hot stuffed with oils and tallows that penetrate the hides, resulting in a smooth, rich cut. Because of these oils and waxes, the bridle leather is weather resistant. Following the tanning process, the leather is drum-dyed for uniform colouring. The artisanal tanning process distinguishes vegetable leather from leather produced by other types of tannages. We also want to explain you that since our leather has a vegetable tannage, these colors go through an oxidation process. The color they get will get darker with the time or they can move to a brownish tone, especially if the items they produce are used outdoors. So please expect a color variation as time goes by.

Rough-out refers to the rough, unfinished leather side. It hides bangs and scrapes better than smooth leather and can provide more grip in the saddle. It can be refurbished with a wire brush. Unless rough-out is chosen, all parts will be slick-out. 

A coloured leather border stitched by hand that can be used alone or in conjunction with a stamped border and tooling. The Accent Bridle Leather Color you selected above is used. +600.

In the highlighted areas, select the border tooling that you want. – The endurance and English swells are not available.

Select how much tooling you want in this section, then in the next section, select the tooling pattern you prefer. Tooling can be used alone or in conjunction with your chosen border and buck stitch options. There are no endurance or English swells available.

Choose a tooling design for the tooling area from above- not available on the endurance and english swells

Antique finish emphasizes tooling, carving and embossing, 2-toned effect. This works best with lighter colored leather. 

Conchos are backed with one large accent leather coloured rosette and 1 smaller saddle leather coloured rosette.

We employ a stirrup mechanism with a single strap that can be moved forward and backward to position the stirrup. The fenders float over the strap and have limited adjustment. It’s crucial that you pick the proper stirrup length. 

Please take a barefoot measurement from your crotch to the ground. The inseam of your favorite pants is not always an accurate measurement. Unlike other stirrups, you will not be able to adjust your stirrups beyond the stated lengths.

We stock several types of stirrups or use your own favourite.

We have removed much of the bulk under your thigh and calf to help align your leg into the stirrup and keep your calf in closer contact with your horse.

The bulk has been removed from under your thigh and calf to help align your leg into the stirrup and keep your calf in close contact with your horse.

The stirrup includes an Alberta twister that holds it out from the horse and relieves pressure on the knees and hips.

Under the tread, a shock-absorbing cushioning pad can be added to help reduce knee soreness.

You can alleviate knee and ankle strain by adding a wedge under the stirrup to better match the angle of your foot bottom.

We use a cable rigging system on our trees. We can add a western-style latigo and off-side billet, as well as an english-style two-strap billet.

Saddle Accessories

A good saddle fit begins with a good fitting tree, which begins by measuring your horse’s back with our 3D equine back profiling system, which is designed to classify the horse’s back, identifying measurements of the width, angle, and twist. We can build a tree to fit your horse’s unique shape and monitor changes in the horse’s back over time using these measurements.

You can measure your horse using our 3D equine back profiling system. Add the 3D equine back profiling system to your cart on this page to purchase them. If you return them and purchase a saddle, we will credit your account for the charges, less shipping. (If you live outside of Canada, please ask us how to mark your paperwork in order to avoid duty taxes when returning the cards.)

The 3D equine back profiling system includes everything you’ll need to finish the job. We have written instructions, step by step photos as well as video to help you. Contact us by video app so that we can see what you’re seeing.

We will be in contact with you about your options. Our Get Started Page has further instructions.

Our 1/2″ self contouring pads are designed for our saddles and match your horse’s shape, cut out to protect the horse from the cable and allow the latigo layers to hang below, eliminating pressure points. They are made with the highest quality Pure Wool Felt available and are made with heat and pressure (never needled) with a Compression rating of 6.0 to 7.0 PSI and a Tensile strength of 200 PSI. 

Saddle bags

The browband and headstall measurements are best taken from an existing properly fitting bridle/headstall. Browband- measurements are from the front edge (sew line) of the crown, across to the front edge on the other side. Bridle length – Measure the distance from the fold where the bridle connects to the bit on one side, over the crown, to where the bridle connects to the bit on the other side. Throat latch – Measure the total fitted length.

Measure from the center of your horse’s chest to the saddle D rings. The horse’s windpipe is just under the skin where the base of the neck meets the center of the chest. Tiedown strap is measured from the center of the chest to the ring on the cinch.

Selection of saddle parts and accessories.

Pay additional for shipping insurance, we do not cover losses once items leaves our shop. 

Something unique or new not covered above, Please give me a call at 403-816-5251

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