This isn't just any saddle. BigHorn decided to distinguish themselves from all other nylon/leather combination saddle makers. They sat down in a board meeting and asked, "How can we make a better, lightweight saddle, that will allow the stirrups to turn easy, for arthritis; something that any normal lady, or any person over 60, or a person under12, can lift." They decided to replace the skirts, stirrup leathers, and fenders with Cordura© nylon. It costs like leather. It is as strong as leather. 

But because Cordura© can be cut and sewn like in a garment shop, the cost savings come in the labor time making these parts. The bindings are specially turned from the same material, so you will not have edges falling loose. 

Leather, not synthetic, is next to your body's saddle block area. This lets your crotch breathe. No excessive sweating like there is with naugahide seats. The best stainless steel hardware is used, rather than the cheapest plated pot metal. No cheap Velcro imitation expected to hold your stirrups on.  No excessive stretching in spring or summer sunshine. No tearing or cracking in the cold weather from cheap vinyl pommel covers, or seats. No conchos, nails or screws breaking loose out of an inferior tree. (I hate to bash other makers, but these saddles are quality, and some of you have heard horror stories about other brands.)

My oldest children began, and rode these Big Horn saddles until they were older teens. We still use them today, 25 years later. These Barrel Racing saddles allow lots of free movement in the stirrups. The seat and cantle are designed for your security. The light weight is always a favorite with gymkhana. And when it's time to ride shorter trails, we just add strings and bags!

If you want your saddles to last this well, ask us about preconditioning and best continuous conditioning & care, before we ship to you. Cool thing is: just a few little differences between dealers will make a huge difference in your long term riding enjoyment.

Your Big Horn saddle should be a pleasure to ride. These Western pleasure riding saddles have a slight rise in the front of the seat, and are built on one of the most popular tree models available. 5 inch high cantle gives extra lower back support. And, a horn that angles forward out of the way until you need it. Saddle includes both front tie straps.

16 inch Suede Seats, 5 inch High Cantle

The 5 inch cantle gives a little more support when you are trail riding steeper grades, or have a horse with a lot of "take-off".

No. 269-16" Brown

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• Tree: Ralide® type 13" front, quarter horse bars
• Cantle: 5" with 1.5" Cheyenne roll
• Seat: 16" roughout, padded.
• Rigging: 7/8 position single front stainless steel dee
• Trim: Smooth leather front and jockeys, Cordura® Nylon skirts, fenders and housing, leather conchos, breast collar dees, dees for attaching saddle strings.
• Skirt:  27.5" x 12 1/2"
• Fenders: 19" x 8", 2" leather reinforced nylon stirrup straps with stainless steel buckles.
• Stirrups: Ralide® with laced foot pad
• Finish: Brown or Black
• Weight: Approximately 21 pounds

No. 271-16" Black

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