Trail Saddles Testimonials
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
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.
I finally got to test out my new saddle and I am beyond impressed. The attention to detail not only in the saddle but in the fitting of the horse. I had an awful experience with a previous fitter and saddle company and was hesitant to try another one. However, Allegheny was completely different from the start. They took the time to check different trees and how they moved on my horse while she walked (something the previous company never did). I did some steep hills and jumps this weekend and my saddle never moved or slipped down onto my horse’s shoulders. I also was comfortable all weekend and never felt like I was being pitched forward, like I have felt in previous saddles. I’ve had my horse 4 years and have had 4 different saddles and this one is by far the best. Thanks!
Everyone here is so patient and kind through the saddle fitting process and after! They sent me a bunch of Saddle molds and one saddle tree to try on my horse. I proceeded to take many pictures and videos for them to make sure when they created my beautiful saddle it would fit perfectly! I can’t tell you how many Western saddles I’ve been through and then I said to heck with it I’m having one custom-made. I stumbled upon this company on the Internet and although I’ve never heard of it Them before I decided to take a risk! I wish I done this year’s ago. The saddle is a perfect fit! It’s super comfortable well-made and truly beautiful!
Thank you for all you do to make your saddles fit the horse. It makes for a happy sound horse and rider. We spend some days riding in the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Pictures are of two of your saddles! Alisa Peard, riding Keota (Black horse) and my Big Zig (the sorrel). Thanks again! Lynn White