Synthetic Gaited Saddle – High-Wither Fit with Lightweight Trail Comfort

A saddle for a gaited horse needs to do more than simply provide a place for the rider to sit. It needs to offer appropriate clearance, remain stable during the horse's natural movement, and stay comfortable when the trail stretches for several hours. The Synthetic Gaited Saddle is built with those priorities in mind, combining a walking-horse tree, generous wither clearance, a padded grainout seat, and a lightweight Cordura construction.

The saddle starts with an Equi-Fit fiberglass-covered wood tree featuring specially designed Walking Horse bars. This tree configuration gives the saddle a gaited-horse foundation while maintaining the structural support expected from a Western saddle.

For horses with prominent withers, the saddle offers a 7¼-inch gullet height. The raised profile is one of the model's most useful characteristics, giving it additional vertical room through the front and making it an appealing option for horses that require more wither clearance. The gullet width is listed as Medium Plus.

Instead of relying entirely on heavy leather construction, the saddle incorporates Cordura material into its skirts and fenders. This helps keep the overall weight down while maintaining a durable trail-oriented construction. At approximately 22 lb, it is considerably easier to handle during saddling and transport than many traditional Western saddles.

The rider's seat is made from grainout material and includes padding, creating a supportive surface for extended trail sessions. A 5-inch cantle adds additional support behind the rider, while the 3" × 2½" horn maintains the familiar functionality of a Western saddle.

The saddle uses a 28-inch square skirt with fleece lining, giving it a traditional Western silhouette while adding a soft surface beneath the saddle. The larger square skirt provides useful coverage along the horse's back while the fleece lining creates a cushioned contact layer.

Rigging is positioned at 7/8, using a single front stainless-steel dee. This provides a straightforward cinch attachment and keeps the saddle configuration uncomplicated for everyday trail use.

Underfoot, Ralide stirrups with laced foot pads complete the lightweight setup. The saddle is finished in black and accented with silver conchos, giving the synthetic construction a classic Western appearance rather than an overly technical look.

With its gaited-specific tree, high-wither clearance, Cordura construction, padded seat, and relatively low weight, the Big Horn 293 is particularly suited to riders looking for a practical saddle for gaited trail and pleasure riding.

Highlights at a Glance

• Walking Horse bar tree

• Equi-Fit fiberglass-covered wood tree

• Medium Plus gullet width

• 7¼" gullet height

• Designed for horses with higher withers

• 17" grainout padded seat

• 5" cantle

• 3" × 2½" horn

• 28" × 12" square skirt

• Fleece-lined skirt

• Cordura construction

• 7/8-position single-front stainless-steel dee

• Ralide stirrups

• Laced stirrup foot pads

• Silver conchos

• Black finish

• Approx. 22 lb

• Made in the USA

Made for High-Withered Gaited Horses

The saddle's 7¼-inch gullet height is an important part of its design. Horses with more pronounced withers can require additional vertical clearance, and this saddle was specifically configured with that consideration in mind.

Its Walking Horse bars further distinguish it from a conventional Western saddle. The tree is intended around the needs of gaited horses, giving riders a purpose-built foundation for trail and pleasure use.

Lightweight Cordura Construction

One of the biggest practical advantages of the 293 is its weight. At approximately 22 lb, the saddle is designed for riders who don't want the extra burden of a heavier all-leather saddle.

The Cordura construction extends across key components while maintaining the traditional Western appearance through the black finish and silver conchos.

Rider Seating & Trail Function

The 17-inch grainout padded seat provides a comfortable riding surface, while the 5-inch cantle offers substantial support behind the rider. The square fleece-lined skirt adds cushioning underneath and gives the saddle a familiar Western profile.

Ralide stirrups with laced foot pads provide a durable and practical footing arrangement, making the saddle well suited to regular trail use.

Detailed Saddle Specifications

Specifications are based on the referenced product listing.

Seat & Configuration

The listed configuration is:

Seat: 17"

Gullet: Medium Plus

Gullet Height: 7¼"

This model is especially worth considering when additional wither clearance is an important part of the horse's saddle-fitting requirements. Proper professional fitting is recommended before regular use.

Production & Shipping

• Production Time: Please allow 3–5 business days for handcrafted order preparation.

• Worldwide Shipping: Typically 9–12 business days after dispatch.

• Every saddle is carefully inspected and securely packaged before shipment.

• Custom Requirements: Contact us before ordering if you require a specific configuration or customization.