Trail Saddles Testimonials
I've been riding in my new saddle for a couple of weeks. Not as much as I'd like due to the horrendously hot weather... but I've snuck some rides in. I was looking at the saddle with a critical eye. Something that would give me a reason not to like it. I'm happy to say I CAN'T FIND A REASON!!!!!!!!!! This saddle is like sitting on a couch. A nice broken in comfy couch that you never want to get off of. I've had multiple people get on and every single one of them has commented how nice and comfortable it is. Not only is it comfortable for me, I truly think my horse can tell a difference with how it fits him. He no longer steps away from me when he sees me carrying a saddle. Huge difference. I never thought that I'd buy a saddle I couldn't sit in first and make sure it "fit." You are the exception to that rule. The quality is as amazing as the fit. It was a lot of money for me to spend on a saddle and I had to save up to buy it. Totally worth every penny. River and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts (and his back).
Staci- I have been riding in the saddle you built a few months ago for my horse Legend and I. The saddle looks amazing, as does the trail combo and leather saddle bags. A great looking tack set for the trails. It gets a lot of attention at our boarding center. I appreciated the craftmanship, communication from you, and the quick no-hassle turn around on the larger custom brow band for the trail combo. It fits him very well. And honestly, it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden in. It gave him a lot of freedom in his shoulders and hips compared to his older SRS ranching saddle, and has made him much more sure-footed. I could feel a lot more movement, and he was very relaxed. It was the most secure seat I've had on him since I brought him home last year. It made him more relaxed, and made me more comfortable and more confident on his back. It really stays in place very well. I didn't realize how uncomfortable (and likely a little too small) my last saddle was until I rode in the Wade you built for us. Most comfortable ride ever. I look forward to riding more now, and Legend is much more relaxed for the entire tacking-up process.
You have it down to both the art and science of custom fitting these saddles. Wow was it nice to saddle her up without the extra 20 pounds and yet feel as secure as my other saddle. Pretty sure after our 10 miles this weekend, if she could say thank you... She would! Lots of compliments too!! Thanks Staci!! Julie
Thank you Allegany Mountain Trail saddles for my new Western.. I LOVE IT. The custom tree fits my guy perfect, he can move freely without anything pinching his shoulders not to mention I feel secure and balanced in the saddle! He is happy as am I. It was well worth every penny!!
Hi Staci, Just got through with my fourth ride in the Awesome, Exquisite, and Beautiful Kydaho Rancher Saddle specially made for Sofia and me! I have about five hours of riding time and this is the first ever saddle that stays in place on her- doesn't go forward up onto her shoulders and the saddle tree fits her perfectly- it seems she has never been more comfortable. Also, the saddle is just the right length for her very short back- doesn't ride on her loin area like all the other saddles did. I definitely tested the saddle... rode her out- up and down hills, loped, trotted, and did lateral work- saddle never moved and she moved way better than usual. She kept her head straight while trotting- where in the past she would move her head back and forth. I had to adjust my body to the wider saddle tree- I know the saddle was made as narrow as possible by the saddle maker- but the X saddle tree with 1/4 inch extra spread with flare for her wide shoulders was needed for Sofia. It made the saddle a bit wider than I am used to compared to a saddle with Full Quarter Horse Bars. It took my third ride for me to adapt my body- but now I am very comfortable riding in my AMTS. I definitely give you and your company a 5 plus rating for customer service, saddle quality and fit for both horse and rider. The saddle quality is comparable to a custom saddle I currently own- leather quality, stitching, and symmetry of saddle. Warm Regards and Many Thanks! Patricia Indreland
Rio and I LOVE our new saddle! Rio moves beautifully under it and his gaits are smoother. It is super comfortable for me too. Thank you for a fantastic saddle!
I just want to say what a Godsend it was when I hooked up with Allegany Saddles! I had spent literally thousands of dollars trying to find a saddle that allowed me to use my legs on my horse. I’m short , 5,1” and when I sat on my horse my legs would splay out and even using long shanked spurs I couldn’t effectively communicate with him. I had a Miller saddle, Specialized Saddles(both their Eurolight and trail models), two Bighorn Saddles and even went with an El Companaro bareback saddle in search of a good seat and leg fit. Wasn’t until I received my Allegany that I finally felt like could really communicate with Charlie, my legs hung down straight and my seat just felt right! On the extra plus side you made it as light weight as you could so my old arthritic hands could swing it on his back!!! I just can’t thank you enough for being there for me! I have a just turned four MissouriFoxtrotter that will be getting a saddle from you hopefully next year if he has filled out by then. Thanks again, you all are the best!!
LOVE my Allegany. I’m hounded by curious competitors every show I go to. Here is my girl. She most recently won two national top 10s at the Arabian Sport Horse Nationals this year in western dressage. We’ve also earned several regional championships and reserve championships on the Arabian show circuit. We never would have gotten this far without this saddle. Thanks Allegany!
I absolutely love my saddle. My Morgan proved hard to fit, but Staci and Melinda kept at it until it was perfect. The freedom my gelding has is amazing, what a difference. He can actually bend! He’d turn like a 2x4 before but now he can actually get an arc to his body. His back looks perfect after a ride, completely smooth, no ruffles or ripples. He’s relaxed. And the saddle is great for me, too. Puts me in perfect alignment. It’s so comfortable, love the inlaid seat. I can’t say enough good things about it.