Crossbreed (fender-stock)saddle for sale
taught a sadde making class at TAFE a few years ago. It is slightly
"shop soiled" as it has sat around since then waiting for me to
put the finishing touches on it, and get some photos up here.
This is an Australian handmade saddle branded with my kangaroo stamp.
Cantle:
Height: 31/2
"
Width:
13 ¾ ""
straight bound and neatly hand sewn
Knee pads: dimensions - Judge for yourself from the
photos
Stirup Leathers / fenders:-
Length: Suitable for riders with inside leg lengths ranging from
around 30” to 38”
Stirrup leathers, 2 1/2" wide, all leather, hung over the tree bars
(not on hook-bars)
Stirrup leathers and fenders have been "Twisted and set", keeps those
stirrups
facing the front and also the tail of the stirrup leather then runs
down the inside of the
stirrup and not catching on the toe of your riding boot!
Holes for adjustment are 11/4 " appart. No need
to go punching
holes halfway between and weakening the leather like I often see happen
when the
posts on the buckles are at 11/2" apart!!!!!!!!!
Stirup leather buckles: are good quality “Bar H brand” Blevins
style.
2 1/2 " wide leathers covered
sleaves
Stirrups: Harox brand, alloy, with leather treads.
Lining: Skirts
are lined with 100% sheep wool felt. 10mm thick
slightly damaged, but useable.
Rigging: Inskirt, stainless steel "C"
plates, makes for a lighter weight
saddle and no bulk under your
legs. 3/4 to 7/8 positon.
Provision for a
Rear
Cinch.
(matching rear cinch is available, may
be purchased seperately)
(not seat belt, or load restraint webbing in which the holes tear out very quickly)
Off-side Latigo is straight strap, leather lined with webbing
Cinch: 96% genuine Mohair ( 4% merino wool) roper
style
supplied by Cinches Down
Under has a keeper on the off-side for
tail of off-side latigo.
Tree: Solid timber
covered with fibreglass, these were trees
imported by Toowoomba Saddlery.
inlaid seat is chrome apron split.
Horse Fit: Fairly narrow, sits nicely on
horses that have high
narrow withers. Less likely to suit horses with broard flat
backs.
For those using the Dennis Lane card
system, will
fit horses in the
S4 toS6 range (measurement acorss the withers).
Weight: 13kg (29lbs)
Condition:
This saddle is slightly "shop soiled". there is a small amount of damage
to the felt lining but is quite useable. It has been thoroughly
oiled and saddle soaped during assembly so it is ready to ride, no squeaks!!
Ready for
delivery.
$3,300 plus postage.
call: 0414 517 325
email: david@davidamorris.com
