A Porter's saddle is made the traditional way on a wood/steel tree crafted by Jeff Freeman.

Strained with seat belt webbing, it allows 'give' to the rider and ensures a more comfortable seat than a solid tree.

Jeff's vast experience and knowledge in hand- crafting saddle trees enables him to tailor-make trees to suit any horse's wither measurement.

> HOW TO TAKE A WITHER MEASUREMENT

. : MADISON DRAFTER MKII

: Versatile with maximum contact

. : TRADITIONAL DRAFTER

: Campdrafting or general riding

. : RINGER POLEY

: Popular with campdrafters

. : WESTERN DRAFTER

: Secure and trail riding

. : WESTERN PLEASURE

: Pleasure and barrel riding

. : STOCKMANS DRAFTER

: Rugged Outback work

. : OUTBACK GILTROW

: Extra security for breaking-in

. : ENDURANCE

: Secure comfort for course riding

. : BUSHRANGER --NEW

: Great all rounder

. : MJ HALFBREED --NEW

: For trail and station riders

These saddles can be individually made to rider’s wishes with your choice from the following:

• Horns
• Flankgirth rings
• Surcingle slots
• Brass horseshoe Ds or Plain Ds
• Quilted seats (extra padding)
• Monkey grips
• Felt, lamb’s wool or serge-lined stuffed panels
• Girth straps or 3" girth Ds
• Rough or smooth out leather

The traditional and popular Full Flap Campdraft and Swinging Fender Saddles are made by Troy with either serge or felt-lined panels.

Due to demand Troy’s western-style saddles are available with or without a full sterling silver complement. They are built on US-made ralide trees.

. : HOW TO TAKE A WITHER MEASUREMENT

. : A - Horse must be standing on level ground.

. : B - Take a piece of wire (coat hanger wire is suitable) approximately 15 inches long (38cm). Bend the wire over the horse's wither so it runs down each side at least 6 inches (15cm) behind the shoulder blades where the front of the saddle would sit.

. : C - Place the wire onto card-board and trace the shape. Cut around it leaving a straight edge between the bottom of the tracing ends.

. : D - If possible, take some photos of your horse looking from the side , from behind and above the horse's tail looking forward to the wither as this will give us an idea of its wither and back shape.

. : E - Post the cardboard cut-out and photos to Porter's Saddles & Tack.