GENERAL MEASUREMENT GUIDE:
Seat Length - Each saddle is measured for length both from the front of the upright pommel to cantle (US method), and the cutback to cantle (UK method), so it will look like this --> 21.5"/17.5". You should have 3-4 fingers width behind you in a saddle. A shorter thigh will take a 19-20.5"/15-16.5" saddle; an average length thigh will take a 21-22"/17-18" saddle; a long/full thigh will take a 22.5-24"/18-19.5" saddle. You can usually ride in a saddle that is slightly long, but you should never ride in a saddle that is too short for you.
Seat Width - This is taken at the widest point (on average, a girl's saddle is 10-11", a petite lady is a 12-12.5", an average-sized lady is 13-13.5", and a fuller-sized lady takes a 14-15" width).
Horse Fit - Gullet (tree) width from front d-ring to d-ring, and the width of the points (shoulder width).
Please check your leg length and your horse's measurements against those given to have a general idea if a specific saddle will work for you. If you have a withers tracing, please send it to us, as this will allow us to more accurately check the saddle against your horse's shape for fit.
TRIAL POLICY - Our standard trial is 3 days from date of delivery, unless a consignor has specified otherwise or other arrangements have been made. All saddles must be paid for in full prior to the trial, and a trial agreement signed. Please contact us if you are interested in a trial on a saddle.
PAYMENT - We accept cash, check, and credit cards through PayPal (3% fee applies). See the consignment page for other information.
SHIPPING - We are happy to ship to your location, worldwide! Local pickup is also available
Side Saddles For Sale
Owen Side Saddle for sale. ~20"/15.5" x 12" seat. **The widest Owen I have ever seen!** WIDE tree. Wide pommels. All strapwork replaced. Linen in very good condition. All measurements are in photos. Could do with a repair on leaping head tip, but doesn't affect use. Show condition, ready to ride! $4,250. SOLD
Little Joe/Barnsby side saddle, ~22"/18" x 12.5", generous med tree. "Little Joe" Wisenfeld was one of the earliest private labelers. He ran a sporting goods store in Baltimore, MD, and contracted with primarily the English saddler Barnsby to make saddles for him to import with his label. This saddle is just stunning, and in overall very good condition. Could use a new overgirth on near side due to surface wear. Needs a stirrup leather. C&W breakaway. Leather bottom. Missing an offside d-ring. $1,250 SOLD
About Little Joe: https://explore.baltimoreheritage.org/items/show/169
Swaine side saddle on an Aulton & Butler tree. 21"/16.5" x 12.5-13". Med-wide tree, wide pommels, Serge bottom. Excellent condition, used for 2 years in the show ring. $3,650.
M.J. Knoud hunting side saddle. 21-21.5"/17" x 12.5". Medium tree. Formerly owned by a top show rider and used at the Garden, Washington, etc. Very good condition, close contact panels. Doeskin added to seat and pommels. All strapwork replaced. $1,650. SALE PENDING
Mayhew-style side saddle 21.5"/17.25" x 13.5". Mayhew-style side saddle, no stamp other than "England." 1900s era. Single position leaping head, all leather, wide pommels, mostly serge panels. Panels are mouse-chewn, so would recommend replacing them. Medium tree. Leather a bit worn on upper pommel. Needs point pocket repair. No fittings. $950.
Champion & Wilton side saddle 21.5"/17.25" x 13.5". All leather, narrow pommels, 2 position leaping head. Medium+ tree. Topside leather is decent, but quite dry underneath. Panels are detaching at front. A good saddle for a rebuild! (Estimated rebuild cost $1600-1800) Please note, this is not safe to ride on in its present condition due to the condition of the straps, billets, & panels. No fittings. $650
Champion & Wilton side saddle, 21"/16.75" x 12.5". This all-leather saddle is in very good overall condition. It is 9" between the d-rings and 17" between the points, so a medium-wide tree. It is outside girthing, and has a linen bottom. It needs some slight repairs to the serge where a mouse chewed on it, but it is a minor fix. There are a few cosmetic dings on the seat, and two holes and a mark where a previous owner had a nameplate. $2,000.
Champion & Wilton side saddle, 20.5"/16" x 12.5". This lovely little saddle has a doeskin seat, wide leather pommels, and a serge bottom. Overall it is in very good condition. It is 9.5" between the d-rings and 17" between the points, so a MW to wide tree. $1,850.
Champion & Wilton side saddle, 21.5"/17" x 13". This all-leather saddle is ready to go! It has been well-used, but has many more years left in it. It has had a small repair to the front of the offside seat at the cutaway and the cantle. It has two small holes in the seat (cosmetic only), and needs a new offside front d-ring and back d-ring. It does have a tight curve to the leaping head, but that can be bent out by a farrier. It is 8" between the d-rings and 15" between the points, so a firm medium tree for a narrower horse. Comes complete with a balance girth and stirrup and fitting. $1,650.
Collins & Morrison Western side saddle, 19" x 15". Good overall condition. Does have some wear as shown in pics. Would suit a medium horse with withers. $1,100. SOLD
Stunning antique rail side saddle for display or restoration. Lots of tooling. White suede padding. Large pouch on offside. $350 SOLD
Side Saddle Attire For Sale
Richards & Son Vintage Habit
Stunning habit with a 2=button diagonal front. The color is Oxford Gray/Black (I had to keep looking at this to determine color, it is a VERY deep oxford gray)Very good. It has been used in the rated side saddle division, with multiple wins at the top shows in the under saddle class. It had a patch put on the middle back of the collar (not noticeable when worn) and a few moth holes in the upper back/shoulder area of jacket. $750
Measurements:
Jacket: bust 35" (so fits a 32-33"); waist 30"; sleeves 21.5"; back length 16.5"
Apron: waist 32.5"; buttons currently set at 28.5"; left length 21.75"; knee 17"; knee to right toe 17.25"; bum wrap 10.5"
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