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We are all three using Steele saddles! Christy with her Mule Sadie, Lorie on Peruvian Paso Reggie, and me riding my Rocky Mountain Horse – Johnny B Good! – Laura

Doing some extreme mountain riding in my Steele Mountaineer on my Rocky Mountain horse at the competitive trail ride this weekend in West Virginia.

Ready to ride in Palo Duro Canyon State Park… beautiful!

Also pictured is my MFT gelding wearing his custom built Steele Trail Mountaineer, and our three geldings, all tacked, wearing their Steele Trail Saddles!

We are ready to ride out and enjoy the day in comfort!  What a day for it.

I just want to let you know I’m THRILLED with my Steele saddle!  He has plenty of freedom in his shoulders and it is not digging into his flank at all. It’s so darn comfortable also. Our trip to Sedona will give me the true test but right now it looks really good!

Follow these simple instructions in order to properly turn your stirrups:

1. Put the saddle on a stand.

2. If you were sitting in the saddle, your left foot would turn a FULL turn counterclockwise your right foot would turn a FULL turn clockwise. This may seem like more than you need as you are turning them but you need to go beyond the point you actually need.

3. This will turn the fenders into a tube. Then you stick a broom handle through the stirrups to hold them. It is easier with 2 people.

*For added flexibility you may wet your fenders front and back with a hose. This will make them stay permanently.

My new Steele Side Bags came yesterday and I tried them out on trail today. You can only see one side bag in picture; they are perfect for carrying lunch, snacks and hoof pick. Not only do I love my new Steele side bags, but also love my Steele Mountaineer saddle for its comfort, security, and beauty. You hit a home run when you made my saddle. – Harriet R.