What is an equi fit tree?
Equi-Fit® Saddle trees have been manufactured in the USA since 1848. The tree is cut from specially selected southern yellow pine then reinforced using a composite meshing and resin coating so they are strong and lightweight. The business is now in its 5th generation and is still 100% owned by the Steele family.
What are the different types of saddle trees?
There are three main types of saddle trees. The main types are: flex tree, a ridged tree, and treeless.
What is a Buster Welch saddle tree?
-BW is a Buster Welch tree most commonly used in cutting, cowhorse and ranch cutting saddles. It refers to the shape of the swells, not a specific fit or set of measurements. DL is a Donn Leson tree that is most commonly used in reining and cowhorse saddles.
How do I know what kind of tree my saddle is?
Saddle tree size is determined by the angle of the bars of the saddle as they come down from the gullet. The greater the angle of the bars is, the wider the tree. You can make specific measurements by using a device that is specifically designed to measure angles, also known as a protractor.
Are crates saddles any good?
For over 80 years, Crates Saddles have been making some of the best and most comfortable saddles available. West 20 always has a great selection of Crates Saddles for sale.
What is a saddle tree made of?
Saddle trees can be composed of several materials, including beech wood, fiberglass, plastic, laminated wood, steel, aluminum, and iron. Seats are usually made from canvas, felt, and wool, while panels can include plastic foam, rubber, and linen.
Are fiberglass saddle trees any good?
Every saddle that I have seen with a fiberglass tree has been a poorly made saddle. Yes, they are worse for a horses back and can change shape in extreme heat as well as extreme cold. Fiberglass over wood is a better bet, but the best saddles usually have a rawhide covered wood tree.
What is a Will James saddle tree?
Tree: Will James style tree, rawhide covered and rawhide laced. Manufactured by Steele Saddle Tree, LLC. The ground work is hand shaped using skirting leather over a 20 oz saddle strainer (tin seat). The leather is shaped to sit you comfortably in the saddle.
What is an association tree on a saddle?
The Association tree was originally based on specs set in 1919 by a number of rodeo representatives for bronc riding saddles. It is “Modified” to fit on a horse in a normal riding position. It has a moderate amount of top slope and a curved undercut to the sides.
Can a broken saddle tree be fixed?
You can’t fix a broken tree and most saddlers will not replace them either. Not only is it a very labor-intensive process — figure $800-$900 for the repair) but you would need to have the exact same tree, so if it’s an older saddle you might not be able to even find the right tree.
Where are crates saddles made?
Fabtron is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of Crates branded saddlery worldwide. We will maintain our two current separate companies and locations in Maryville and Chattanooga as in the past thirty-five plus years. Manufacturing, shipping and administration functions will be centered in Maryville, Tennessee.
