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About the Horse Saddles

The base price on the leather saddles is $3825.00
They weigh around 32 lbs. Shipping and handling is$170.00

The base price on cordura saddle is $2,999.00
They weigh around 22 lbs. Shipping and handling is $150.00

A Note on Pricing and Options

I’ve made a change to how my saddles are priced, and I want to explain it clearly so you know exactly what you’re getting.

In the past, I included a number of what I would consider “deluxe” details in every saddle. That worked well for some people, but not everyone wanted or needed those features and they were paying for them whether they realized it or not.

So I’ve restructured things.

What this means:

The base price of the saddle now reflects the core build,the fit, function, and craftsmanship that matter most.

Some of the upgraded details are now part of what I’m calling a Deluxe Package, which includes:

Bound horn
Decorative stitching throughout the saddle

These are still absolutely available—they’re just no longer automatically included in every build.

Conchos (silver):
Because the price of silver has become very unpredictable, my suppliers can only give day-by-day pricing. For that reason, conchos are no longer included in the base price and will be priced at the time your saddle is built.

Updated Base Pricing:

Leather saddles: reduced by $500
Cordura saddles: reduced by $351

Why I made this change:

I want you to be able to choose what matters to you without paying for things you don’t want.

Nothing has changed about how I build saddles. The attention to fit, balance, and the horse’s comfort is still the foundation of everything I do.

If you have questions about options or what would be best for you and your horse, I’m always happy to talk it through.

We will honer estimates for four weeks after which time we will need to re do your estimate with current prices if you do not finalize your order with in four weeks. A 50% non- refundable deposit will be required at the time the order is placed with the balance due when the saddle is completed. Any changes to an approved estimate will incur a $250.00 change order fee.

To view other options and pricing Click Here.

How to order a saddle (All you really need to know is what you want.)

Step 1 : Determine if we have a tree that will fit.

The best method for doing this is to bring your horse to our shop.Where we can try trees on . (About The horse will not send trees out unless David Genadek accompanies them. Our experience tells us that it takes a great deal of experience to know if a tree will properly fit once covered.)

Our second option is to have you do a tracing of the horses back. This allows us to create a 3-d model of the back so we can try the trees on here at the shop. For instructions on how to take a tracing Click here.

About The Horse will give you an honest assessment of which bar style will give you the best fit or we will tell if we don't have a bar style that will work on your horse. We can not guarantee proper saddle fit. We can tell you if the fit will fall into a reasonable range.
Understanding our Bar Shapes

Step 2: Determine what seat size you need.

This is one of the most subjective areas of saddle fitting. We have found the best way to get the seat size correct is to have you sit in saddles and find out how much leg room you need. The traditional method of seat measurement is not a clear way of determining what you need, do to changes in both the shape and angle of the fronts and cantles. We use a leg based sizing method.

Step 3:Choose a style of saddle

Once we know which bar and seat size you need then it is a matter of choosing which style of saddle you want . We currently offer Trail saddles, Light trail saddles, Barrel racing saddles, Endurance saddles, Riener saddles and Ranch saddles. The styles differ in the shape of the front and cantle and horn. We put a Jineta seat in all of saddles and we use the same trees in the codura saddles that we use in our leather saddles.

Step 4: Pick your options.

Once you have picked your tree then you can choose the options you would like. Options

Step 5: Decoration

Lastly you need to choose which carving and stamping you would like. Carving and stamping options

Step 6: Call us and we will create an estimate.

Once you get a pretty good handle on what you want give us a call at 1(507) 459-8670 and we will create an estimate for your saddle. Allow about an hour to do your estimate. It is best if you can be on a computer and do a zoom meeting so we can go through the options together. The estimate will then be e-mailed to you for your approval.

Step 7:Approval

Once you have approved the order we will invoice you for 50% of the total order when that has been paid the saddle order will be finalized and put into work. The order is not official until I have a signed copy of the estimate and the non refundable down payment has been made.

Step 8: Wait Patiently until the saddle is finished.
Delivery dates are a the best guess I can make at the time you order your saddle.
Calling every other day will not get your saddle done any faster, in fact it will make it harder for us to get it done !

Step 9: Make final payment and get your saddle.

Step 10: Enjoy your new riding experience!!

Some examples:

Trail Saddles