I absolutely love my new Steele Trail Saddle!!
– Niki L.
Response from our team here at Steele Custom Trail Saddles….we are glad you are happy, thanks for sending a great photo. – Eric & Fred
Loving my new saddle!!
Category: Testimonials
This is a good saddle!
This is a good saddle. We have one season, around 300 mountain miles, on it and are very happy with material quality and workmanship. And, it’s very comfortable for riders and horses. We routinely ride 20+ mile days in the wilderness and don’t feel beat up at the end of the day.
We appreciate the security of the deep seat and the free-swinging English-style stirrup leathers. I swing into this saddle at the start of the day and it just feels right, like a favorite pair of hiking boots. It is also really durable. I was concerned about the strength of the cedar tree but it has been in two hard wrecks without structural damage. The leather is top shelf and has not been sealed or top-finished. This means it readily takes neatsfoot and is easier to maintain.
I think it makes for a shorter and more efficient break-in too. Really happy with this saddle. – Jim Watson, Carol Bibler (NW Montana)
Carol & Jim, thank you for sending such an in-depth testimonial. We think the deep seat is especially important to our riders and appreciate the comments. Eric & Fred
I don’t do many testimonials, but this one is well-earned
I don’t do many testimonials, but this one is well-earned. I’ve owned my Steele saddle for about 10 years and used it for many, many miles. It has been to Bighorns, Custer, Emminence, and numerous local trails in Wis. Fits well both me and the horse.
Comfortable riding 4 miles and riding 25 miles. In fact, it has outlasted a couple of horses. Here’s a picture after I cleaned it. I wanted to share before it gets dusty again. Thanks so much for the outstanding craftsmanship. The way this one is wearing I’ll probably never own another one. – Bob A.
Hi Bob! Thanks for the great testimonial and it still looks great. You look ready to ride again with that photo. Eric & Fred
Thank you for helping me find such a good saddle!
When I ordered my new saddle you told me it would fit all types of horses and you were right. I bought it for my 14.1 Rocky who has a short back. It fits him like a glove – doesn’t slip forward or back. I don’t even use a breast collar. I also use it on my Appy mare who is 15h and weighs 1150. Again, a perfect fit! I have ridden other horses with a variety of back shapes and the same story. I am truly amazed. The saddle is very comfortable and holds you in a good position while riding. I absolutely love this saddle. And, I’m an older woman and also love that it is light to throw up on the horse. I do it myself with no problem. Thank you very much for helping me find such a good saddle! God bless! – Sherrie B.
I did not realize how UNCOMFORTABLE my old saddle really was!
Riding in your saddle was an eye-opener for me. I did not realize how UNCOMFORTABLE my saddle really was! To the point were I was hurting and in pain from it! I just thought it was me!!!! What a difference! I DREAD having to ride in my saddle now. I don’t want to hurt. I couldn’t stop talking about how maybe now I can enjoy the rides!! I am so excited!!! – Annette V.
I Tell Everyone About My New Saddle!
I love my new saddle and tell everyone I meet that I love it! In fact, my girlfriend ordered one, too! It is so comfortable for me and my horse and the narrow twist and rise in the seat in the front make it so that my arthritic hip can stay in the saddle much longer than I have been able to in years. I am delighted with the quality, design, weight (an important factor for this grandma), and most of all the comfort. Thank you so much!!
– Justine E.