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Benchmade Saddle Tree

Benchmade Saddle Tree:

  • Yellow Poplar Wood

  • Covered in a Fiberglass/Epoxy Resin Matrix

  • Completed covered in 3 layers of Fiberglass Cloth

  • Additional 3 layers of Fiberglass Cloth at each stress point

Commonly used terminology for saddle trees are Quarter Horse, Full Quarter Horse, Semi-Quarter Horse, Arabian and Mule bars.  

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There is no industry standard to any of the above bar styles.  So how do you get the right tree for your horse/mule?  Some factors that affect fit are: bar angle, bar twist, bar rock, bar crown and bar/edge relief.  

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We fit the body type of your horse/mule.  It's similar yet very different to buying a "labeled bar" in the fact we measure your horse for the rafter angle, twist, rock, and crown.

 

 There are may cross-breeds today in addition to the registered breeds.  The  horses/mules backs have significantly changed over the years which is why there are so many saddle/tree fit problems.  Once you know the body type of your horse/mule, the next step is learning about widths and lengths of saddle tree bars and how the tree is constructed and why it's important.  

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We offer Saddle/Tree One Day Seminars to help educate on saddle/tree fit.  Contact us if you are interested in a seminar for your group or organization.  Send e-mail for rates to kendatexassaddles@gmail.com.

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  • Bar Length for 16" seat - 24"

  • Bar Length for 15" seat - 23"

Benchmade  definition:  This term means ONE person makes your saddle tree using a combination of hand and power tools.  The term originally came from a craftsman building furniture.  Each piece was built on his workbench, hence the name.   This is the highest level of craftsmanship consumers purchase at.

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 Our benchmade saddle is for the person who wants a 100% custom saddle. 

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