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 saddle should be a pleasure to ride. The Western pleasure horse saddles have a good rise in the front of the seat. Both are built on popular trees made especially for the western horses that we ride. Plenty of cantle to hold you in place, and a horn that stays out of the way until you need it. A little nicer trim finish all around makes these saddles special for those times you just need a little more class. Saddle includes both front tie straps.

 Pleasure Saddles

No. 282-15" Brown
Compare At: $1157.00
CC Price:  $949.99

No. 281-16" Brown
Compare At: $1157.00
CC Price:  $949.99

• Tree: Quarter horse bars.
• Gullet: 6.5" width
• Cantle: 4" with 1.5" Cheyenne roll
• Seat: 15" or 16" roughout, padded.
• Rigging: 7/8 position single front, stainless steel dees.
• Trim:  Smooth leather front, cantle binding and jockeys, Cordura® Nylon skirts, fenders and housing, breast collar dees.Star Conchos with clipping dees.
• Skirt:  26" x 12 1/2"
• Fenders: 19" x 8", 2" leather reinforced nylon stirrup straps with stainless steel buckles.
• Stirrups: Laced foot pad
• Finish: Brown.
• Weight: Approximately 22 pounds