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Custom Saddle Checklist

These are the choices/options to take into consideration when ordering your Mountain Horse custom built saddle. (More instructions/details below)

1.  Saddle tree type/size

2.  Saddle model

3. Seat size

15", 16" and 17" are standard sizes at the standard pricing.  We also offer 13", 14", 18", 19", 20" and 21" (e'mail us for pricing)

4. Leather color

5. Seat type

6. Seat color

7. Tooling

8. Underside padding of saddle

9.  Additional rings, Montana silver or strings if desired

10. Custom fit of fenders if needed

11. Upgrade nylon latigo and off billet to leather if desired

12.  Add additional tack or upgrade stirrups 

Talk about choices!  Comfort and fit for both horse and rider with beauty and style!

Here's a checklist of items to think about when ordering a Mountain Horse saddle:  

1. To get started, determine the best fit for your horse and the type of tree you desire based on your equine's breed and build:

The material the saddle tree is made from is not as important as the fit of the tree.  Whether polymer, flex or wood, the trees are made from strong durable material. 

We strongly recommend our saddle tree fitting program, so you can ensure you get the best, most comfortable fit for you horse or mule! 

Types of trees:

Heavy duty polymer trees in 6 ½” gullet (semi-QH) or 7” gullet (full QH) and mule trees (narrow and wide) are available.  The polymer tree is only available in seat sizes 15”-17”.

Flex trees in traditional quarter horse bars (6 1/2" gullet), full quarter horse bars (7" gullet) or mule trees are available in size 15" to 17" (CLICK HERE to learn more about the benefits of a flex tree.)  

Wooden trees wrapped in fiberglass with bars designed to fit gaited horses (in two different gullet sizes-6 ½” and 7”), draft horses and mules are available. 

We also have A-fork and Wade wood trees in horse or mule sizes.  We have one size of gaited flex tree, 7" gullet, 16" seat.  We also have a 7.5" draft combo wood/flex tree in seat sizes 14"-18".  We have a special combo wood/flex tree for narrow built mules.

Large seat sizes 18"- 21" are available in wood trees for QH, gaited, draft, Friesian and mule.

The best way to determine the tree you need is to have us send you the tree to try out the fit for your horse prior to having your saddle built.  See our FAQ's for some ideas on picking the right tree for your horse.  See our Saddlefitting 101 to find out more about the saddle tree fitting procedure!

2.  Pick a saddle design: 

Review the Mountain Horse Saddles in the on-line store.  Saddle descriptions (“view options”) will let you know if the saddle design you want is available in the tree size you desire.  Not all saddles are available on all different trees.  Click here to select a saddle design.    

3. Determine the options you want:

Leather color, seat type and color, tooling, etc.  Take a look at our Saddle Options and More Options pages.  Pricing on tooling and stamping varies--contact us if you need more information. 

4.  Pick a seat size that fits you:

Because you spend long hours in the saddle, you want comfort also!  If you have a saddle you ride currently that fits well...measure that seat from the front of the seat to the top of the cantle.  That is your seat measurement.  Our seat measurements are a true measurement.  So, if you are unsure of the size you need...take a measuring tape and measure out 15", 16", 17" or whatever size you think you will need.  Sit on the tape and visualize that you will have the pommel in front of you, the cantle behind you.  Determine what size seems like the right amount of room for you.  Seat size is based some on your size, but more on your preference.  Some people like a tight fit..others prefer a little more room to move.  

Seat sizes offered from 15" to 17" as well as special orders for larger 18”-21”(wood trees only).  Larger seat sizes cost more because of the additional leather and materials needed.

5.  Other options:

Montana silver is available for show saddles—prices vary.  If you would like to add the silver accents, please e’mail Mountain Horse, Inc. at mtmountainhorse@yahoo.com.

We can also add additional saddle strings, dee rings and other rings if the saddle model you want doesn't already have them where you want them!  Price varies. 

Do normal western saddle fenders not fit you?  We can custom build fenders in shorter lengths or longer to comfortably fit you.  Cost is usually around $30.00. 

6.  Determine what tack you need to go with your saddle:
 
Please CLICK HERE to choose your matching leather accessories!   Matching headstalls, reins, covered stirrups, breastcollar, rear cinch and breeching  can be ordered through the on-line store also. 

We can change the stirrup type if desired. 

With Mountain Horse, Inc. you have a few choices when ordering your saddle:

You can e'mail us at mtmountainhorse@yahoo.com or call us toll-free at 1-866-781-4465 and let us know which saddle shown in the On-Line store interests you and we can check with the warehouses to see if we have that saddle in stock and process your order.  The saddles in stock are usually in the leather color and tooling shown in the picture.  This would not be considered a custom built saddle.  

OR you can order on-line through the On-Line store and choose from the options given which custom items you want (leather color, tooling, real wool fleece option, different tree options, seat size etc.)  This is a custom built saddle.  Our saddle maker's will build the saddle to your specifications and price will depend on the options you choose.   

OR  you can also e'mail us at mtmountainhorse@yahoo.com with everything you want on your saddle--and we'll let you know what we can do!  This is also a custom built saddle and price will depend on the options you want.  With this type of ordering, please be very specific about what you want. 

OR  we can do a custom built saddle starting by sending you the saddle tree to determine correct fit for your horse.   

Need a well made saddle stand?  Shop for quality handmade saddle racks and stands.  These saddle stand racks are sturdy enough to be in a show room, stylish enough to be in your living area, or durable enough to be in your tack room. Made of solid red oak.

Worth the Wait

Because most of our saddle are custom built at the time of order, it takes three to six weeks to build your saddle (depends on style and tree availability).  Getting exactly what you want and need in a quality custom saddle is worth the extra time, especially when it's also for the right price to fit your budget! 

You will be notified of build time for your saddle when you place your order.  

Mountain Horse Saddles are proudly Made in America!

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