The Tennessean Supreme Saddle
Highlights:- Made on National Bridle's Exclusive Gaited Horse Tree
- Shorter, rounder skirt is non-restrictive allowing the horse to use the natural driving action of its rear end
- Higher gullet, will not interfere with animal's head carriage and natural nod
- Matching Accessories Available
- Double C rigging plate which allow some options in girth position
- 3 1/2" or 5" Cantle
Read About the History of the Tennessean Saddle
In 1996, after sending a customer 3 different saddles that did not fit
her Tennessee Walking Horse, it was suggested that National Bridle
should design a saddle tree especially for the Tennessee Walking Horse
and other Gaited Breeds. It was apparent that we were trying to fit
these horses with products made on either Q-Horse or Semi Q-Horse trees.
These saddles were too low in the gullet height, too long in the skirts
and too narrow in the withers. With the help of the Steele Saddle Tree
Company, we began to test different designs and trees. After a year of
experimentation, National Bridle introduced the first Gaited Tree to the
market and called it the “Tennessean” We had learned that a 32cm (12.6"
at its widest point) tree fit 98% of the gaited breeds. Also, a 26"
rounded skirt would not interfere with the driving action of the horses
rear end and a 8 1/2" gullet height was necessary to allow for the
natural head nod of the Tennessee Walking Horse. This tree was the first
to have flared bars
(both front and back) that would not “dig” into the horses body as it moved.
The
tree is of Tennessee White Pine with a fiberglass coating. The
stainless double C rigging plate allows for either 7/8 or 3/4 rigging
and the stirrup leathers are set back to allow for a natural and correct
leg position. Although this tree has been “knocked off” by many
manufacturers, no one has been able to duplicate the exact fit as there
is one secret to our success that we do not disclose. People who use
this product will testify to the fact that this is a great tree for a
gaited horse and new saddle fitting technology bears this out.
Detailed Description:The Tennessean Supreme Saddle is designed to fit the Tennessee Walking Horse and today's gaited horses. Made of select domestic saddle skirting richly finished. Basket weave tooling. The fiberglass covered wooden tree has the exclusive performance horse bars.
Front is 8 1/2 in. high for extra clearance, cantle is 3 1/2" or 5" high to allow easy mounting and comfortable seat. Stainless steel double C rigging in 7/8 in. position has a rein slot for optional flank set. Skirts are 26 in. long and saddle fleece lined. Smooth, grain-out chap leather padded seat, leather covered stirrups included. Less girth.
Weighs approximately 30 lbs.
Sterling silver plate conchos by Montana Silversmith.
Saddle features:
The Tennessean Supreme Saddle has shorter rounder skirt which enhances horse's natural driving action, has dee-ring for crupper, sterling silver plated conchos, performance horse bars fit horse better, won't pinch withers or restrict movement, higher gullet that will not interfere with the natural nod, eliminating soreness in this area.
Made in USA.
Colors: black or dark oil.
Sizes: 15 1/2" or 16 1/2"
An additional $20.00 shipping will be added to regular shipping and handling.
If you have any questions or concerns about fit with this saddle, do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-251-3474.
Accessories for the Tennessean Supreme Saddle:
Flank Set Breast Collar Headstall Reins
