Wade, Roping, Barrel or Trail: Which Saddle Fits the Way You Ride?
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Western saddles aren’t one-size-fits-all. Each style is built around a different kind of work, and the right one depends on what you actually do in
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Semi vs. Full Quarter Horse Bars: Getting the Tree Fit Right
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The seat has to fit you, but the tree has to fit your horse. The tree is the frame the whole saddle is built on,
How to Choose the Right Saddle Seat Size
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A saddle that’s the wrong size will make even the best-built saddle feel wrong. Too small and you’re jammed against the swells with the cantle
How to Care for Your Leather Saddle So It Lasts a Lifetime
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At JC Martin Saddles we like to say a saddle earns its name after it leaves the shop. What happens next is up to you.
A little background
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James Colton “J. C.” Martin came from a family of European leatherworkers. His father’s family came from England, bringing a tradition of harness making, while