Saddles

This saddle is most likely Arabic in origin. It has a flat seat with a more Mexican style pommel. The saddle bags and rigging suggest that it was designed for long distances to carry belongings. The stirrups are very unusual with laced fronts protecting the feet. The wooden frame does

This Mexican saddle was found in California at a ranch owned by a Mexican. The saddle has great similarities with the Arabic one. The rigging is basic and serves its purpose as a working tool for catching cows. The pommel has a low head.

This is an illustration of a Whippy Saddle. This English saddle dates from the 1939 – 1940 and would have been a very popular saddle. The cut back wither and wide flat seat made it a very comfy fit for a wide range of horses and ponies. The seat would

This is a copy of a Californian Vaquero saddle after 1835. The stirrups are carved in wood with taperderos to protect the feet against cactus. This saddle has been made as a faithful replica of saddles found from that period. Saddles made by Joe McCummins can be seen at the