A lightweight custom Dixieland gaited saddle that is ready to ride! This gorgeous custom Dixieland saddle features a Steele Equifit tree called the "D," which was designed specifically for the average - bodied horse, with mildly curvy back, and moderate front bar flare for an average shoulder. It has short 24.5" butterfly close contact tunnel skirt, with recessed spine channel, and pre-turned, adjustable fenders with endurance stirrups.
 
Seat size: 16.5" on the bare tree, fully Supracor padded, and fits closer to a 15.5" to 16", with a deep, grainout seat w/ high cantle, and Cheyenne roll.
Tree size: 6.75" Steele Equifit "D" FQHB tree. 

90-degree angle to the gullet 
130-degree angle to the mid-back 
140-degree angle to the loin area
Minimal round "tunnel skirt" provides spine clearance, and gives lots of room for a horse with a short back, and/or big hips for making tight turns. 
Total saddle length: 24.5" w/ round butterfly skirt. 
Color: Medium brown with barbed wire border tooling.
Weight: ~26 lbs
Rigging: 7/8ths in-skirt D-ring, set up for 3-way rigging, if desired. You can also use regular flank cinch for a standard double-rigging.
Hardware: Stainless steel, with trail saddle strings, coachman's loops for trail accessories, breast collar D-rings, and a crupper D-ring.

Dixieland Saddlery is no longer around; however Western Trail Saddlery is made up of individuals from the old Dixieland Saddlery. The Amish craftsman who builds the saddles is the same guy. You can see more information about Western Trail Saddlery here: https://westerntrailsaddles.com/shop/custom-standard-quarter-horse-western-trail-saddle/
 
Pictured here with a gorgeous Right Fit Round Tail saddle pad in black with shiny black leather wears. The contour looks lovely with this saddle, and this style 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.