American Heritage Fits-Better-Saddle use one of the oldest most revered trees. We can't say enough good things about this saddle and recomend it for cross country trail riding, less-experienced riders, and breaking colts. This is a saddle to last years and years. Wide Swells and high cantle might require a 1/2" larger seat than lower saddles if you intend to keep it over decades (from youth thru middle aged) or think you will gain weight. Otherwise, take advantage of the snug security and ride with confidence in your normal size today.Roughout leather takes a little longer to break in, but adds security to the rider The texture of the roughout finish on American Heritage saddles is hand buffed for smooth yet secure grip that helps balance and prevents slipping and sliding in the seat without rubbing or chafing.
Coming straight from Greenville,Texas - one of the premier saddle making locations in the country, these saddles are covered with 13-15 oz skirting leather (vs the standard 9-11 oz leather) and are built with Poplar wood saddle trees - a heavier, more dense wood for longer life and better rigging.
Saddle trees are full bull hide-covered and rawhide laced, They are made to fit the modern horse of today: 1/4" wider than a full quarter horse tree. The tree also comes with a 5-year Tree Guarantee
If the Tree is the skeleton of the saddle, the Ground Seat is the heart of the saddle. Constructed with a layered leather ground seat, it is comfortable from the very beginning (no extra padding needed).
Hand fitted and laced cantle, horn and rigging ensure a well-constructed saddle.
American Heritage Saddles used nailed construction- no staples used! And they come with an Unconditional Craftsmanship Guarantee.
No short cuts, just a great working saddle that will stand up to rigorous use with a tree you can count on!
American Heritage Fits Better Saddle Features at a Glance:- Tree: Bull Hide Covered Tree, 16" Swell
6 3/4" Gullet & 13 1/4" Bar Spread - Tree Guarantee: 5-Year Guarantee on Tree
- Seat: 14" - 17" Roughout Hard Seat
- Cantle: 5" w/ Rawhide Pencil Roll
- Horn: Hand fitted and laced horn
- Rigging: Double Dee at 7/8 Position
- Tie Strap: Leather, Off Strap Leather
- Skirts: Double Square Skirts
- Jockey: Roughout, Fender Roughout
- Flank: 6" with Stainless Steel Roller
- Hardware: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Oiled
- Tooling: Hand Tooled Basket w/ Corner Oak
- Stirrups: 3" Deep Roper, Rawhide Covered
- Weight: 43 Lbs