Tree Fit
Pro Rider Original & Pro Rider Elite Series
Other horns are available by request.
The different fits are labeled with a one or two letter designation. In addition, a general description of each follows along with the more familiar breed-specific or back-type classification. These limited descriptions cannot be readily utilized for fit determination but will assist when comparing one to another.
Below are 9 different fits that we can custom make your next saddle on. They are described below. Contact us for more info.
- Tree: All are Steele Equi-fit wood w/fiberglass cover. Beef hide is available upon Special Request.
- Horn: Standard horn is a forward lean
Other horns are available by request.
The different fits are labeled with a one or two letter designation. In addition, a general description of each follows along with the more familiar breed-specific or back-type classification. These limited descriptions cannot be readily utilized for fit determination but will assist when comparing one to another.
Below are 9 different fits that we can custom make your next saddle on. They are described below. Contact us for more info.
- J - Semi-Quarter Horse (Semi)/Arabian (Arab) - Steeper front and rear rafter angle and closer-spaced bars relative to Standard Quarter Horse fit when positioned at standard spread. In addition, sufficient bow (rocker) enables this fit to conform well to the short Arabian back having a narrow wither dropping off quickly to the shoulder.
- D - Standard Quarter Horse (SQ) - Approximate 92º front rafter angle. Good front flare, bow and upturned tails to avoid bridging and bar edge pressure points.
- TF - Full Quarter Spread (FQ) - Same bow (rocker) and wind (twist) as 'D' fit with an additional 1/2” front spread ('GW+1/2' or '+1/2') than standard.
- NE - Straight-Back Quarter (SBQ) - Similar flare and rafter angle to the 'D' fit with much less bow. Developed for straighter backed, well collected horses. Also works well for mules that require a flatter front rafter than the 'SE'.
- SE - Mule (Mule) - Reduced bow and steeper front rafter angle to conform to the distinctive mule back. Helps prevent the back of the saddle rocking up when cinched, which creates tremendous pressure under the stirrup leather when the rider's weight pushes it back down.
- HA - Draft Horse (DH) - Approximate 105º front rafter angle. Flatter rear rafter also and less bow for broad, flat backs with little dip.
- LT - Gaited Horse (GT) - Steeper rear rafter angle, additional front flare and more bow relative to the 'D' fit.
- PW - Walking Horse (WH) - Similar to LT with steeper front rafter angle.
- AW- Full Wither (FW)/Arabian (Arab) - Flared out front and rear to allow for full or mutton wither with no pockets. The resulting bow enables this fit to conform well to the short Arabian back having wide withers rounding out into the shoulder. The AW has also been found to work for more dipped-back draft horses.
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