Hello Eric,
Let me share two pictures of my Steele saddle being ridden on in Cibola National Forest, NM, during a NM April Shower (down pour). As you and Fred have mentioned there is no need to worry about Steele saddles and gear getting wet; the next day you couldn’t even tell the saddle had been drenched during this ride. The Black horse is a Missouri Fox Trotter ridden in a Plantation saddle, and the bay is a paso fino ridden in a Trail Boss with narrow pommel. Also, both have Steele bridles. Both saddles fit either horse perfectly allowing for an easy gait, slow or fast. Thank you for making these wonderful durable saddles that fit both a horse and human fabulously.
