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 Big Horn Leather Saddles

Flex Tree Endurance Saddles  

From minimum to maximum contact with your horse, Here's a selection that makes competitive riding fun! As you study, know Cultured Cowboy has selections of bitless bridles, and English bridles which tend to be favored with endurance riders. Leather always holds a dear place in the hearts of riders. It allows some flexibility and some rigidity for horse and rider. Place one of the best comfort saddle systems in combination, above and below the tree, and now we have a winner! Wrap your leather around a tree designed to flex properly with the movements of your horse, and you might just have reached perfection! The Equ-Fit flexible saddle tree is designed for rider and horse to enjoy a comfortable ride  together. This is not a treeless deal with no support. It is a high tech combination that has been proven to help in the fit of some hard to fit horses, proven to bend with the back of your horse in turns and hilltops and bottoms.    There is a pride in taking new leather saddles from "squeaky" to "broken-in". Cultured Cowboy recommends a lot of thin coats of properly PH balanced Lexol conditioner, applied all over everything except for bottom fleece and suede seats. Oiling your saddle and flexing the fenders, and stirrup leathers has become a popular service that we can offer for you. This way, your favorite endurance saddle comes really supple and ready to ride. We hand rub about 3 liters of Lexol into the saddle. Then we hand twist and lay the jockeys and fenders. When you give us your inseam, we will be sure everything is turned properly for your favorite stirrup length.  Just tell us you want us to "oil it" and we will. Takes a few more days to do properly, and adds about $100.00 to the price of an endurance saddle. Know that the color will darken slightly too. This is normal when you add life giving moisture to your leathers. If you are ordering leather accessories, we can oil them too while we are at it. Be ready and be comfortable for your next competitive trail ride! Big Horn center fire, or Texas rigged, (same thing, different names), saddles are a favorite with endurance, and trail ride participants. For competitive endurance, or any other pleasurable ride, this saddle lightens your load in more ways than one. Are you a fan of center fire rigging? (Sometimes, I am drawn toward anything innovative.) It allows multiple positioning of your girth, both for best fit, and to move the girth around, preventing galls on your longer rides. This 808 / 809 design has the front ring positioned at 7/8 position for a conventional rig, or you can incorporate the rear ring for the center fire tie. Best of both worlds! This endurance saddle is made like many race saddles: The bars rest high on the horses back to "get out of the way" of the horse's movement. Resting high fits most horses very well. Fitting comfort for your horse is really taken to extremes in the new Sil-Cush™ Design. Study the charts and diagram to see the benefits. Your horse will feel less pressures and those pressures are distributed most properly. Did you ever think NASA would help your horses?  Did you ever wonder how well your horse could perform if there were no inhibiting pressures on its body? Now is the time to find out. The bottom skirts of this saddle will absorb concussion, stay in place, and generally give you competitive advantage over your competition.  Sil-Cush is a product line manufactured in the USA, exclusively for Big Horn. The ultra durable silicone foam is also anti-microbial, actively killing bacterial growth. Sil-Cush has been tested at both Georgia Tech and a major US Defense Aerospace company. Traditional foams cannot withstand the durability issues of being on the saddle bars. Traditional foams bottom out.  Sil-Cush breathable silicone allows air to easily flow through, helping with moisture and heat issues. Sil-Cush molds to the horse's back shape as the back and  shoulder muscles work, distributing pressure for a "no pressure point fit". This eliminates sore backs for the horse and increases rider comfort. Below is a picture of the bottom side of this remarkable technology. Then, there is a pressure mapping chart, developed by Georgia Tech, from their study on comparisons of typical and Sil-Cush technologies. This pressure map tells the story of comfort, and relief, your equine will enjoy. Remember too, that this same soft dissipation of concussion is also right under your seat bones too. The perforated leather seat will give you all the advantages of a top grain seat, with a little more breathability, (airflow), from the perforated leather.  Then, Big Horn Saddle engineers go another step. Double comfort seating for the rider, and both the bottom and seat are wrapped in a perforated leather to allow airflow. more air circulation for your crotch and for the back of the horse. This includes the area where pressures are placed by tightening the saddle girth. The deep drop rigging is engineered not only for close contact, but for fitting better. When you sit in this new seat, you can understand that your horse will feel just as much difference in his back.  If you wonder why there would be a saddle without a horn, there are reasons... When bending low to miss a tree branch on a trail, there is no horn to get in your way. Actually, the position of the hand, when holding into the pommel, is much easier to stay in place than when wrapped around a horn. You use more finger grip and avoid the weakness of the thumb joint. For more reasons, just ask seasoned riders. And, no one has to imagine why all those extra rings are handy. You can tie anything you need onto these trail saddles. There are also a wide endurance horse models available for those of us who prefer the bars to wrap around the sides of the horse a little more, or for that larger horse. These Flex Tree saddles on this page are deep in the front area which should give a lot of hold.   Call us if you need extra wide models. BigHorn has the patterns, they are no longer in production.  The old wide models:  802 & 803 do have a more conventional rigging. Big Horn wants you to have choices! NOTE: All Sil-Cush saddles are temporarily on hold due to labor & supply challenges.

The Excursion Trail / Endurance Saddles Sil-Cush™ Saddles One of the most comforting saddles in this world.

No. 808-16" Seat, # 2 Brown (dark medium brown) No. 809-17" Seat, # 2 Brown (dark medium brown) Equi-Fit Flex Tree, Endurance style bars.   If you ever considered a Tucker saddle, (and Tucker Saddles are well known and prized by their owners.) Big Horn has very much 1-Upped them with this model.  Just a touch of tooling around the borders allows a lot of style on this model. Low hanging front ring allows close contact with your horse.  Strings and rings and everything you need to feel secure on a long ride.    Compare at: $2450.00 CC Price: $2311.99          Tree: Equi-Flex flexible saddle tree, endurance front, Endurance style bars.      Rigging: Double option rigging. Western Style 3/4 "Center Fire," or Conventional 7/8 position solid brass dee.       Seat: 16" or 17" Perforated Top Grain Leather, Double Comfort padded.     Gullet: 6 inch wide, 8 inch high.      Cantle: 5" with Cheyenne roll cantle binding.      Trim: Smooth leather all over. Border Tool. Saddle strings attached. Rear dee for attaching back strap and crupper. Solid Brass Hardware.       Skirts:   24" x 14". Tunnel skirt design with Sil-Cush™ "no pressure point" padded bar positioned between the bar and the perforated top grain leather skirt liner. Provides closer contact, a no slip fit and easy cleaning.      Fenders: 19" x 8", 2.5" leather stirrup straps with stainless steel buckles.      Stirrups: Leather covered Visalia. 6" tread width with Sil-Cush™ padding. Helps prevent knee and ankle fatigue.      Finish: #2 Brown (Dark Medium Brown)      Weight: Approximately 30 lbs. # 7242 Crupper & Backstrap - Adjustable sizing so one size fits all horses. Fits any of the endurance saddles.  Compare at: $39.00 CC Price: $29.99

No matter what you require in pads or blankets for fitting your horseback riding needs, Cultured Cowboy has a huge selection for you. Gel pads, contoured pads, non-slip pads, air pads, blankets, neoprene, wools, ...all from America's best  saddlepad and horse blanket manufacturers. Here is a link to our home page index, so you can see some of the variety. If you are having trouble with a decision, email or call us. (See bottom of this page)

Center Fire Rigging Equi-Flex Endurance Saddles
Double Comfort Visco-Elastic Seat
We included this saddle on this page to let you see some of the differences in the new 808 / 809 models.

Center Fire Rigging Equi-Flex Endurance Saddles
Double Comfort Visco-Elastic Seat
Again, we felt seeing this saddle alongside the others would also help you choose between BigHorn Saddles best.

No. 806-16" Seat, # 2 Brown (dark medium brown) No. 807-17" Seat, # 2 Brown (dark medium brown)	Standard Width Endurance Bars. Deep rigged front end.
High Endurance Front end for more clearance in the withers.  Deep set front rigging for close contact and security. Double Comfort padded seat.	Tree: Equi-Fit flexible saddle tree, 12" endurance front, Endurance style Quarter Horse bars. Rigging: Western Style 3/4 "Center Fire," Brass ring and dees.  Cantle: 5" with 1 1/2" Cheyenne roll cantle binding. Seat: 16" or 17" Grainout, Double Comfort Visco Elastic padded. Trim: Brass Hardware. Smooth leather all over. Saddle strings attached to brass rings.  Rear dee for attaching back strap and crupper. Cantle brackets on rear of cantle.  Skirts:  23" x deep front", Round. Wool Felt lined skirt offers natural shock absorption, padding, and moisture absorption. Fenders: 17 x 8", 2.5" leather stirrup straps with stainless steel buckles. Stirrups: Aluminum Rubber padded, Endurance style. Finish: #2 Brown (Dark Medium Brown) Weight: Approximately 27.5 lbs. No. 806-16" Seat Compare at: $2000.00 CC Price: $1699.99 No. 807-17" Seat Compare at: $2000.00 CC Price: $1699.99
	Of course, there is no horn on an endurance saddle. Picture at left is to explain the flex tree concept.

Back to Big Horn Leather Saddles

An optional matching nylon flank set (No 4809) is available for only $32.99. (802-803 models)
Basic Leather Flank set (No 4515) 2 inch #2 Brown  for only $59.99 Better Leather flank set (No 4517) (specify color)$76.99.

Matching, or contrasting insulated cordura saddle bags, by BigHorn are available in 5 colors (purple, royal, black, red, brown) and 2 sizes.  No.4710 is 101/2" x 11" x 5" gusset...$75.99, or  No.4712 is 101/2"  x 101/2" x 31/2" gusset...$74.99.  Also Matching horn bags, non insulated, in the same colors, No.4718...$29.99.

No.4709 BigHorn zippered cantle bag in the same colors...$16.99.  
          Get the BAG PACKAGE of saddle, horn, & cantle for only $110.99 

No.7342 Matching BigHorn Two inch nylon Breast Collar lined in black hospital felt, Stainless steel hardware, Nylon loop for tie down, (Black or Brown)...$49.99.   Ride in safe comfort - see our article on Why Use a Breast Collar!     Leather contoured #2 Brown Matching Breast Collar, 3 way center ring No.3505...$89.99   No.3494 Brass Hardware contour cut 3 way breast collar 3/4 ends & straps...$79.99

Matching BigHorn bridles:  No.5407 nylon Field/ Halter-bridle combination with split reins, (purple, royal, black, red, brown, navy, hunter, burgundy)...$48.99.  
No.7298 full bridle with split reins, same nylon colors, ...$29.99.        Leather Medium Oil 5/8 double and stitched, twin cheek adjustments, Horse sized, Straight Browband, sliding jowl,  brass hardware, Headstall No.3499...$64.99  Matching 5/8 Leather Single Ply Split reins No.3529...$34.99

BigHorn makes one of the finest neoprene slip resistant, non chafing, girths in straight or roper models. Nylon and Stainless Steel hardware are removable for easier cleaning. Sizes: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36. (Black or Brown).  No.9994 Straight, or "cutter" girth...$41.99   or No.9963 Roper or "wide center" girth...$59.99. Roper type is really shaped for elbow relief. It also has one side elasticized for better trail riding and arena fit. Easy to tighten roller rings for attaching to your saddle.  This is one of our favorite girths, because it combines the English girth ability to give to the horse, with the Western ability of more stability. 

High Performance Halters: Another favorite is the BigHorn felt lined, (nose & crown) halter. What this means to you is that of all the halters we have used for almost 50 years, these seem to be best for leaving on the horse during longer periods of time. The nylon doesn't get hard like polypropylene halters. The felt allows this halter to be more comfy in most weather conditions. Padded nose & crown dry back fast without problems. This halter uses rated materials so that it should hold together for most pulls, but will break, or snap straighten with excessive effort that would have hurt your horse anyway. Easily repairable. Comes with a Warranty.  Snaps are easily replaced. Restitching with a standard leather type or heavy duty sewing machine , or by hand awl can be done. OR, the halter can be returned to us or to the maker, (clean), for repairs. 1 year warrantee coverage, (At our stables, ours average lasting over 10 years.) Hardware is brass type with no bad edges. 7624 is 3/4 inch nylon, (not polypropylene), with adjustable crown & nose with throat snap (which can  be twisted either hook in or out). Available in sizes: XL Horse, Reg Horse, Arab, yearling, weanling. (suckling & pony available too)  All popular colors available.  Only $19.99 or  3 for $17.99 each.     7139 is the same model in 1 inch nylon.  $20.99 or 3 for $18.49 each.  Available in popular XL (Draft), Reg horse, Arab & Yearling sizes. 

Matching leads have availability to interchange brass snap, halter chain, or bull snap as you like. Matching colors  1 inch heavy duty brass snap lead    Only $11.99 each   or 3 for $10.49 each.  (Brass Chain leads add $2.00 each. Or get an extra brass chain with the HD snap lead for $6.99 extra.)

All these accessories are priced at about 25% off the makers already reasonable prices. Adding these items will not increase the shipping costs on most deliveries, due to the new dimensional weights used by UPS. So get them with your saddle and save even more! 

AO3500  Headstall  $108.99	AO3507  Split Reins  $74.99
AO3505  Eng Breast Collar  $114.99	AO3503  Western Contoured Breast Collar  $114.99

A moment of true honesty:  Are you going from website to website, dealer to dealer, to get your "best deal"? When you're planning, researching what you need, are you wasting your time or finding answers?  You've just found what you've been looking for.  - You are building a dream! You're both cautious and frugal. We are too. Somewhat picky and always curious. We gratefully assist hundreds of riders every year.  We thank you for your inquiry.

There was a time when maybe there was an occasional "deal" to be found. Someone didn't know what they had and sold it cheap. But today, the Internet and free enterprise has leveled that to fair pricing all around. And today, most of us can't afford this day's so-called "deals". Truth is that most of you looking only at price will be stung! Most of the "deals" are someone else's problems that they hope to pass to you now!

One business person commented that he had no problems how he made a real luxurious living. He made his fortunes off of the stinginess of greedy people. I will say that later in life, he found happiness through helping. Money is a medium of exchange - not an end to itself. Be wise!  

Better quality saddles are not "Wal-Mart" items!  Somebody can always offer cheaper made products.  Some sell this same product only as a base item (Minimum accepted quality) so they can make a very interesting offer & get your attention. They either are large enough to have the saddle "slightly" "modified" for them for a larger margin, (economies of scale and need to cover extra costs of a large enterprise), or they offer a very small margin because they offer extremely limited service. (No skin in the game! These tend to not stay around very long.  And the saddle makers will usually have you to go through your no-longer-in-business dealer for warrantees. How ya gonna do that? Do you send it overseas fro repairs?) So you're stuck again.

Even name brands offer a variety of qualities so they stay in business. Have you held a conversation with your dealer? Can you even find a phone number? Are they considering your true inseam needs? Are they shipping the saddle "ready-to-ride", conditioned and with proper fittings and accessories/necessities, for your riding enjoyment? Are they answering your questions?  Have they even offered to have you send pics of your horses? Offer saddle tree forms? Advising you based on riding experience?  Know the options and explaining these benefits for YOU to choose?  

Did you know that many saddle makers will make small "tweaks" for you that make the difference between Happiness and Calamity with your riding experience? (Dealers build a relationship of improving quality products with these makers, or with tweaks that make you want to trade again in just a couple years!) 

I'm over 60, been a professional in this industry, (which is shifting in many ways, by the way) since 1974. Reality is that I have climbed both sides of the fence and straddled it too. To some competitors, I've been the "dirty discounter. I've sold the highest end too. Most times a happy medium of values are reached, depending on the needs of the buyer.  My most proud bragging rights were not when I made a "deal" because I was lowest price.

My bragging rights have been working with small families, beginning riding students, instructors, and up-and-coming professionals who had a horse or 30, and a rider, who had potential to really make it to professionalism! To see my clients' dreams come true is what makes my heart sing! 

Or, for the retiring rider who understands what each hour is really worth! Who wants to enjoy their horse sport they love, rather than the agony, frustration, of "almost". When I can make a client happy, provide them with years of quality time, comfort, knowledge - That's the "deal" I like to do! 

"Value Added" does have added value! You sleep good at night because you're working hard and steady, every day, to make dreams come true. And we're never bored! 

You have to decide if YOU want to ride horses for the MAX enjoyment you can get with the limited hours you have, or if ya just wanna get by.   *** Almost any saddle sold on the web could do either. You need the right saddle for the right riding purpose. 

If you want to win; if you need specifics to make your ride better; whether trails or arenas; If you want a coach to launch you further, Maybe we should talk.   God Bless You!  ChuckyT

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