This gorgeous custom A-Fork roping saddle from JC Martin Saddlery features their exclusive handmade rawhide-bound wooden tree, which locks out moisture and adds another layer of strength to the tree, adding to the longevity of the saddle. It was designed for the average horse’s back, with a ton of flare in front, for a more progressive shoulder. 
It has a 27.5" butterfly close contact skirt for spine relief, and pre-turned “inside out” style fenders with a Texas Twist, and traditional leather covered stirrups. 3” Leather wrapped roping horn, with unique custom rawhide trim details throughout.
 
S/N: 85590258

6.75" gullet, FQHB for an average-backed horse with large shoulders. 9.5" of front bar flare, for big shoulders!
93 degree angle to the gullet
125 degree angle to the mid-back
140 degree angle to the loin area
(This saddle is NOT ideal for a broad-backed “Bulldog” build, nor the narrow A-shaped horses)

Tree size: 24" Solid wood tree, designed for maximum surface area for the horse to brace against when roping and holding stock. Not ideal for a short-backed horse!
Seat: 15" slick hard seat, w/ pencil roll, rawhide trim, 5” cantle, and removable bucking rolls
Leather: Premium Hermann Oak drum dyed leather in chestnut, with traditional basketweave fill, and hand tooled rose design
Weight: ~35 lbs
Rigging: 7/8 dropped rings set up for a traditional double rigging. The separate, balanced rigging will distribute the downward pull across the entire tree
Hardware: All brass double dropped D-rings, breast collar D-rings 
Matching breastcollar has stainless steel hardware
Total saddle length: 27.5" round double “Butterfly skirt.” The lower skirt has a split design that isn’t wrapped with the leather lacing on the bottom, and is perfect for a horse with a prominent lumbar spine, or a downhill build that needs more loin relief
 
Pictured here with a gorgeous Right Fit "Round Tail" saddle pad in black, with copper leather wears. They can be seen here: https://www.therightfitequine.com/product-page/slimline-round-tail-pad
 
If you are unsure, local saddle fitting can be arranged with The Right Fit Equine.

Shipping calculations are done at checkout. Price typically ranges from $75 to $150 depending on distance from Portland, Oregon.