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American Denero review: comfort for regular riding
Barrel Saddle

American Denero

comfort for regular riding

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American Saddlery Antar 915/916 review: a secure seat with divided lifting impressions
Trail Saddle

American Saddlery Antar 915/916

a secure seat with divided lifting impressions

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American Saddlery Mule Tamer 1740 review: comfortable trail support with an underside detail to inspect
Trail Saddle

American Saddlery Mule Tamer 1740

comfortable trail support with an underside detail to inspect

Read review ↗: American Saddlery Mule Tamer 1740
Arena All Purpose review: leather feel, wipe-clean lining
All Purpose Saddle

Arena All Purpose

leather feel, wipe-clean lining

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Arena Jump review: comfortable first rides, easily marked leather
Jumping Saddle

Arena Jump

comfortable first rides, easily marked leather

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Arena Wide Dressage review: horse fit and seat depth tell different stories
Dressage Saddle

Arena Wide Dressage

horse fit and seat depth tell different stories

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Austin Arabian II 921 review: adjustable girthing does not settle the tree or seat size
Trail Saddle

Austin Arabian II 921

adjustable girthing does not settle the tree or seat size

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Bates All Purpose SC review: a square-cantle option for hacking and pleasure riding
All Purpose Saddle

Bates All Purpose SC

a square-cantle option for hacking and pleasure riding

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Bates Dressage review: a narrow twist without a bouncy seat feel
Dressage Saddle

Bates Dressage

a narrow twist without a bouncy seat feel

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Bates Outback review: reassuring to ride, fussier to tack up
Stock Saddle

Bates Outback

reassuring to ride, fussier to tack up

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Bates Pony Elevation+ review: a fitting success beyond the pony label
Jumping Saddle

Bates Pony Elevation+

a fitting success beyond the pony label

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Big Horn 101/102 review: long ownership does not settle the newer seat
Trail Saddle

Big Horn 101/102

long ownership does not settle the newer seat

Read review ↗: Big Horn 101/102
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