Person wearing a blue plaid shirt petting a brown horse.

Different horses need different solutions.

There is no single saddle or tree system that works for every horse and rider. That’s why I work with a range of saddle types, from traditional fixed trees to more adjustable options.

Understanding these differences is an important part of saddle fitting. Whether we’re evaluating a saddle you already own or exploring something new, the goal is to determine what works best for your horse, you as the rider and the way you ride.

Saddle Options

Fixed Tree Saddles

A leather horse saddle with a seat, stirrups, and various attachments.

Traditional construction. Purposefully selected.

Built on a fixed wooden tree, with the appropriate tree and saddle specifications selected for the individual horse, rider and riding goals.

Crates Saddlery

Semi - Adjustable Saddles

Close-up of a brown leather and suede English riding saddle against a white background.

More fitting possibilities. More flexibility.

Designed with adjustable fitting features that provide additional options for horses that are developing, changing condition or may benefit from greater adaptability.

Wintec · Bates · Arena · DP Saddlery

Flexible Tree Saddles

Line drawing of a dress or top, with the text 'Coming Soon' and 'Stay Tuned!' below it.

A different approach to saddle fit.

Flexible tree systems are designed to allow greater adaptability through the saddle’s structure while maintaining support for horse and rider.

Coming Soon

A horse with a brown saddle, stirrups, and a blue saddle pad standing next to a hay bale in a barn or stable.

Oh my goodness! This saddle is amazing! Had a great ride and Dally did so good!

  • A. Hamilton