The DESOTO Custom Trail Saddle The totally balanced ride seat sets you in an absolute dressage position for total comfort, weight distribution and balance.  Extremely close contact. You are able to post with ease or stand in the stirrups without feeling pitched forward or forced back into the cantle.   Double foam seat with narrow twist for that ultimate in comfort for those 100 mile rides. Catalog Code: DS Down payment to begin construction of saddle:  $300 Standard Features Options	$1,595 Base Model   Because of the personal consultation required for a custom saddle, saddles CANNOT be purchased via PayPal.  Please send completed patterns and down payments via snail mail. Marilyn Horstmyer 1720 West 36 Mile Road Boon, Michigan 49618
	Custom fit to you and your horse          COLORS OF LEATHER Medium Brown Chestnut Havana Brown (Chocolate) Black Burgundy Combinations available *   We custom build all trees (which are the foundation of your saddle) to fit you and your horse. *    Seat length, design, and tree measurements are customized according to your build and the horse's conformation.
I highly recommend purchasing a DESOTO pad and girth for your new saddle because the saddle, pads, and girth are designed to fit together.

STANDARD FEATURES

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• Weight of saddle, without girth, is about 16 pounds.
• Standard hardware (rings, loops and other hardware) are stainless steel, which is very durable and will never rust.  Solid brass optional feature at added cost.
• Thick double-foam cushion in seat will not go flat after years of wear.
• Tail crupper ring is standard.
• 4" high cantle for maximum back support.
• Oil-tanned seat leather is soft and extra-long wearing.
• Strings, as well as rings, on front and rear to secure all trail items.
• Skirts are lined with heavyweight, breathable material designed for durability and to prevent saddle slippage.
• Skirts are laminated with ultra foam for shock absorption.
• One and three-fourths inch heavy nylon stirrup strap and leather reinforced holes.
• Stainless steel or solid brass single prong roller buckle on stirrup leather allows easy adjustment and no bulk against the skin.
• Stirrup leathers are completely free-swinging and give the freeness of riding an English saddle.
• Breast collar D-rings standard.
• Fork is thin enough to wrap your hand around, high enough to allow room for all horses' withers, but low enough so that it won't interfere with your movements while climbing uphill or leaning forward to avoid low branches.
• The edge of the side jockey under your leg is tapered down to prevent rubbing.
• All saddles heavily oiled before leaving the shop and need very little break-in time.

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16 oz. Leather Therapy	LT $16.85
16 oz. Leather Therapy Wash	LW   $16.85

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