I am trying to find an endurance type treed saddle to fit my mule. I know a few of you own mules, and was wondering what you use? He is out of my QH/TB mare, 16 hands and a good weight, but just average in build. If he was a horse a semi qh bars would fit him fine. He has a little wither and his back is very straight and flat, but not wide. He is 5 and I started him last year in my old abetta endurance, it fit him at the withers and in width, but I think it was causing him some discomfort along his back and stopped riding him. Any suggestions? I can’t spend a lot. thanks.
You might look at these saddles. This lady custom-makes saddles for mules and gaited horses, and is very thorough.
Her prices are easy on the checkbook, as well.
Thanks !! I looked on their site and they do have a nice saddle that is in my price range, so I will look into it.
I went through 3 saddles for my mule, including a Tucker endurance saddle, and finally ended up with a Circle Y Flex 2 saddle. It is pricey and not 100% but fits her best of all the saddles I tried.
I have an endurance style saddle from Crest Ridge Saddlery that I purchased for my TB mare. They are very good to work with and the saddle has been great for my mare.
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Thanks for the input. I sent Debra an e-mail and she replied quickly ( a plus). I think I will try them and it helps to know others are happy with their saddles.
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You might look at these saddles. This lady custom-makes saddles for mules and gaited horses, and is very thorough.
Her prices are easy on the checkbook, as well.
http://www.crestridgesaddlery.com/[/QUOTE]
Thanks a lot for the link! Finally I found a good online shop!
I have had very good luck with Debra’s saddle fitting at Crest Ridge.
My little mule’s lease mom got him one of the Crest Ridge saddles…says it fits him like a glove, and the lady was VERY helpful in terms of helping to fit via pictures/details.
There’s a fellow in my area who rides and drives mules, and makes custom saddles that everyone raves about. He very careful about saddle fit, and knows how mules work.
Red Sky Saddles: http://www.redskysaddle.net/
