Trail Saddles Testimonials

Sally Schulbach Hurt received my new saddle this past Friday. The next day I put it on my hard to fit mare and was immediately impressed by how well it fit her. Previously whenever I would mount up, the first few steps were always accompanied by a swishing tail and attitude. Not this time. Not one swish, just calmly moved out! Wow! Just simply wow! Thank you so much!

I had just bought an off the track 17.2 HH Standardbred. When he arrived, because of his many years racing, I found out no saddle that I had fit him. He was very muscular and I had many saddle fitters try, without any luck, to make him comfortable under saddle. I found, on line, Allegany Mountain Trail Saddles. They came down and spent quite a bit of time getting his proper proportions. It was determined a survivor saddle with many alterations was best. I was nervous because I had just bought a costly saddle sight unseen. The folks at Allegany assured me that they would make sure of a perfect fit. I finally received my saddle and could not have hoped for a more wonderful fit for both horse and rider. Thanks to Allegany Mountain, Zeus and I trail ride many happy miles. Maureen Obenauer

I wanted to let ya'll know that I LOVE my saddle... Thanks for putting up with me asking so many questions. I have to admit I was surprised when I saw my saddle in person it was WAY more than I ever expected. Thanks for making me and my mule happy!

I just have to give a shout out to Staci Saulter and Allegany Mountain Trail Saddles! I LOVE my new saddle! To give you a little background, I purchase a Rocky Mountain mare last year; after not having horses for a number of years, I was aware that saddle fit was critical. I had researched and chosen another saddle maker simply because they specialized in gaited horse saddles. The company shipped me forms to fit to my horse, which I did...took photos and sent to the company and received the saddle back a few weeks later. All last year, every time I rode, my saddle slipped. I tried different cinches, rigging, and pads, all the while thinking "it couldn't be my saddle because I had it custom made for her". Long story short, after months of this situation, my horse and I were having real problems and my confidence was totally undermined. I put her in training and the first session that I was with my horse and trainer, he put the saddle on her and said, "this is a terrible fit." I was devastated! Fortunately for me, Staci came to do a saddle fitting clinic a few weeks later and fitted my horse for a new saddle. Staci was great...she took the time to hear my story with my previous saddle and explain how the saddle should fit. She also worked to give me the look that I wanted in a saddle that would still accommodate my horse's wide withers and short back. I finally received my saddle last Friday and given my anxiety over my last custom saddle fiasco, I had my trainer come out to check the fit and make sure that it was right for Jessie and me. He put it on her without a pad to check the overall fit and gave it a thumbs up...not too long, angles were perfect and the seat was nice and level. We saddled her up and I rode her. First thing I noticed was that the saddle did not slip at all when I mounted...not one bit! I walked her in the arena and put her into a gait...no slipping! Did small circles, changed directions, walking and gaiting both directions for about 15 minutes. Best of all, I stopped her and the trainer checked my cinch. It had loosened up after she relaxed; he could put his fist between the cinch and the horse but the saddle DID NOT SLIP!! NOT ONCE! I was centered on her back the whole time! No tipping forward, no movement from side to side. It couldn't be better! The quality of the product is amazing. I am so excited to ride again and can't wait to hit the trails. Thank you Staci and Allegany Mountain Trail Saddles for a job well done! I would recommend you to anyone!