| SARAH AND PUFF READY TO SHOW WITH HIS NEW SADDLE!!! |
| PUFF WITH HIS NEW SADDLE!!! |
| ROYAL AND HIS NEW TACK |
| BARBARA AND ROYAL ALL SADDLED UP |
| SMOKEY OR OMNI MOUNTAIN HORSES ABOVE IN A BUTTERFLY SKIRT SADDLE. HIS OWNER SENT THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS: I just wanted to let you know how much Smokey & I like the Dixieland butterfly saddle. I've ridden it twice already for team penning competitions. The close contact design is great for fast turns and swift lateral movements for working cattle in the arena. I bought the Dixieland saddle especially for team sorting and penning because I needed a bigger pommel and more secure seat than the one in my trail saddle. Now, I've decided it's so comfy, I'm using it on the trail too! It fits us both GREAT!THANKS,CATHERINE HANSON |
| Here are our new saddles on the boys :o) They fit great and after we got everything adjusted, we took a little ride around the corral. This is my first ride in close to a year, due to a back injury. The saddles were really comfortable and fit our “hard to fit” horses perfectly...thanks!!!! Warmest regards,Kerry, Doug, Flashy and Warrior |
| PAT AND HER BEAUTIFUL HORSE IN ONTARIO, CANADA!!! |
| Cynthia, I am really enjoying my new saddle. It's a perfect fit for me "and" my mare. Two days riding and am still ready to go. I am so glad I didn't buy from another saddle maker. I was sort of reluctant to buy one over the internet but I am very glad I took the jump and did it. I am an older lady and need something very comfortable and this one is the perfect choice. The wool felt saddle pad I purchased for it works so perfectly. Please tell the guys at the saddle shop for me that they do an excellent job on their saddles and accessories. . Thanks again M Smith |
| Just wanted to drop you a line with a photo of Flash with his Dixieland saddle. We have been on two 5 hour mountain rides this weekend and the fit is perfect. I love it and he loves it and we are both comfy. I wish the picture had some sunshine in it but it is washington state. Thanks again, Donna |
| Dear Cynthia, The saddle fits Mr. Cutter like a glove and he's a big boy. I haven't even broken it in yet and it's so comfortable to ride already. I am so happy. I don't normally ride in my sneakers but when Bud got home I put the saddle back on Cutter again between showers. Anyway, I have told a few friends who are also interested and looking at your website. It's so well made and beautiful and the best part about it, it really fits the horse! I can't say enough good about it and word is out about your shop in our little town. I'll be showing it off this weekend at a team penning event in VT.Take care and thanks again it's been a great pleasure working with you, Donna |
| Hello Cynthia, I want to take a moment to let you know how impressed I have been with this saddle for Cori. I have never before ridden in a western saddle that I would truly qualify as a "close Contact" saddle. I must admit that it actually took a few days of riding to really find that perfect place where my connection with the horse was perfect. Now I would rather ride in this saddle than any other in the barn. The excellent workmanship is a testimonial to your commitment to quality. The saddle never moves on the horses back forward or back side to side and seems to give her the freedom to perform her already amazing ability to gait even more if that is possible. I have had more success with her canter work and lateral work. Thank you for the opportunity to work with you and we look forward to do so again in the future.Jeannie McGuire Sweet Grass Farms. |
| Cynthia, Hello! It's been right at a year since I placed my order for my saddle. I waited anxiously for it and in Dec 2008, I received it. I had NEVER seen another saddle so beautifully designed. I was in awe! Of course, with it being my saddle, I was a little biased. :0) I didn't get to ride much after I got the saddle due to the busy holidays & the cold weather. Then a horrible ice storm hit here in Kentucky, causing the entire state of Kentucky to go under a State of Emergency. Now that's we've all recovered & we have been blessed with an awesome summer, I am writing to you today with my testimony and pictures. I ALWAYS experienced leg/knee pain within the first 15-20 minutes of a ride while riding in my previous saddle. I bought stirrup straighteners and that seemed to help some but, getting off my horse in that particular saddle was something I had to do on a regular basis in order to walk around & stretch out my knees. In 2008, I rode more than I did the previous year and that's when I noticed the white hairs on Chance's shoulders. I knew I had to find another saddle. I searched different tack stores and sales ads trying to find a saddle that would fit Chance. With his narrow build, I was not coming up with anything until I ran across your website and saw how you fit each horse with your fit forms. That's what made my decision because I would know, without a shadow of a doubt, that this saddle will fit Chance the way a saddle should. So now, it's August 2009, I've gotten PLENTY of time in my saddle. It fits Chance like a glove. It is so comfortable. I can ride for hours and not have any knee or leg pain. I don't use stirrup straighteners and I've never used the 'broomstick" technique. I didn't have too. The leather in which my saddle is made is so soft & flexible. My stirrups hang the correct way simply from me riding in the saddle. Wherever I go, wherever I ride..... I get compliments on my saddle. I gladly tell them it came from dixieland gaited saddles & I do believe my mother in law, will be purchasing a saddle from you for her horse Luke within a few months. Again, thank you so much for my beautiful saddle. May your company always be blessed. Missi Tomes |
| Hi Cynthia, Just wanted to let you know Kiawa (my 6 year old Paso Fino) and I are enjoying the new saddle. I never thought she could be so relaxed under saddle!!!! Thanks for your help, Scott Fisher P.S. All the 'boy' horses have NOW noticed the new wiggle in her walk too!!! Ha! Ha!(:o) See attachment of photos with new saddle. |
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| Attached is photo of Taz, my Tennessee Walking Horse gelding, wearing the saddle I bought from you. It is the most comfortable saddle I have ever owned or ridden in. It is the only saddle I have ever seen that even if I don't ride for several weeks, I do not get sore from riding. Taz and I went to James River State Park, VA. He and I went on a trail ride that lasted 4 hours. I have been on several other trail rides with him that have lasted just as long or longer and traveled as many as 11 miles on a ride. Thanks for making such a wonderful saddle. Betty Temple |
Above is Shooter and Shakira, both are Peruvian Pasos. We love this saddle so much I bought two. Debbie Huffman |
| I am still thoroughly enjoying my Dixieland Saddle! It is wonderful! Wish I had put my initials on it now! :-) Thank you again for the beautiful saddle! Take care and God bless! Barbara Isborn |
| Dixieland Gaited Saddles, Inc Old Amish Craftsmanship "Featuring the Steele Equi-Fit and Equi-Fit Flexible Tree" c/o Cynthia Wright 714 County Road 492 Lexington AL, 35648 256-366-7480 DixielandSaddles@gmail.com |
| Niki and Jazz after a wonderful ride!!! |
| Wow- what a beautiful view. This picture is worth a 1000 words, thanks Mary!!! |
| Shawnda's beautiful horse Calypso in his new saddle and accessories. |
| Cynthia, I finally took pics for you- love my saddle- thank you so much! Cindy |
| Hi Cynthia, I've been meaning to send you a photo of Dixie since I got her saddle almost a year ago. I keep thinking I'll get a better picture of her but it just doesn't seem to happen. I LOVE this saddle. It is so comfortable. The only thing I would change is ordering the endurance stirrup instead of the regular stirrups. They seems to be a little narrow and after all day in the saddle my foot started to hurt alittle. The saddle is so beautiful and the quality is easily seen. Dixie seems comfortable in it and it looks great on her. Thanks for offering such a good saddle at such a great price. Nicole |
Me too. I just got around to getting a photo of my new saddle. I have had it for several months now. I love it and so does my horse. I can ride all day and feel like I could ride more. It is so very comfortable. The quality is awesome also. Thank you so much for offering such a great saddle for a reachable price. After much research and looking at many, many saddles, I have found no other that even comes close. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Dawn Martinez and Bo |
| Here's Cotton in her Beautiful new Dixieland Butterfly Saddle Thanks we both love it,Pam |
| Cynthia, Thanks so much for the great saddles, When we put the saddles on our mares they both fit very well. We rode 3.5 hours in the snowy mountains and the mares were both comfortable (as were we) and they walked out very well. My Walker gaits at every chance on the trail. Tony |
| I received my saddle some six weeks ago. Out of the box it was beautiful but I decided to use it for awhile before commenting on it. I have now been sitting in it for some 40 to 50 hours and I feel it is even more beautiful! It fits my horse perfectly. She has never had any evidence of galling and doesn't mind being saddled. I think it fits me even better! I can ride for 6 to 8 hours a day without any soreness. I would recommend (and have) your saddle to anyone. Thanks. Rick Kamm, MD |
| I got a better picture of Aspen in his new saddle for you. This picture shows more detail of the saddle and isn't covered with my pommel bag. I thought you might want it since it's the two tone butterfly skirt. I rode today for 5 hours in my new saddle and it's wonderful!!!! I tried the 3 point rigging and it worked great. Have I mentioned how much I love it?? My husband rode for the first time Sunday and he said he was so comfortable, like in a recliner! He now understands why I love being on the trail for hours!! Rebecca C. |
| Hi Cynthia: Here are the pictures of my little Quarter Horse and her new saddle. It fits her very well and I love it! Thank you so much for working with us on this. It’s wonderful! Andrea |
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| I came home two weeks ago and my box was here! It was like I was 8 and it was Christmas, I was so excited. The saddle is everything I hoped it would be. It is beautiful and the craftsmanship is truly superior. I have been out twice in the saddle now, it fits Red great. The first ride was without the saddle bags, we went about 15 miles across creeks through the woods and up mountains. He did not seem to have any sore spots or dry spots so I was extremely happy. The saddle is comfortable and seems to fit me equally as well. The second ride was about the same for mileage again with no dry spots or sore spots... We went with the saddle bags this time, he has never had a set of saddle bags on before so it made for an interesting ride. He jumped a lot and every time he came out of gait to trot the saddle bags flopped on his side making him extremely nervous and me very happy that the saddle fit much better for us both. I found that I was not sliding around in a seat that was way too big. Thanks again for your help and professionalism. Sincerely, K Mathews |
Love the saddle! It is beautiful and comfortable. Fits "Butter", my TWH, perfectly. I have had a really hard time getting a saddle to fit him. He has a short back and is very athletic & agile. Everyone at the barn can't get over how nice the leather is and how well the saddle is contructed especially for the price! They are amazed. I am using the enduro r rigging and it seems to be working very nicely. Thanks, so much for such a great product! Michelle & Butter |
| Good morning Cynthia, Here are some pictures of Baxter and my saddle. The saddle is not only well constructed but is also comfortable to ride in and Baxter moves so much better wearing this saddle. I had a hard time finding a good saddle that fit my needs, price, fit/size, & light weight. Both my trainer and farrier were impressed with the quality and price of this saddle. I just want to thank you for providing such good customer service in answering all my questions. I would highly recommend your company to anyone who wants a good quality saddle for their gaited horse. Sincerely,Becky B |
| Cynthia, Just wanted to update you on Bonnie and her horse Zane….they both love the saddle…I will send some better pictures of them if you like but Bonnie and Zane have been eating up the miles since they received their gift via UPS. No issues at all, she LOVES it. The picture is from October 6th, when I took off work and rode for roughly six hours through the Ozark National Forrest, this is a water break on the Illinois River near Siloam Springs, AR. Thanks! MHooper |
| Cynthia, Thank you so much for working with me on the purchase of this amazing saddle, the craftsmanship is out of this world and it is the most comfortable saddle Rambler has ever worn. Ray Q |
| 9 hours in the saddle and not even sore!!!!- I LOVE my new saddle, S. Hatcher |
| Hello Cynthia, Wanted to send you a pic of the saddle I got from one on the horse. I love, love, love the saddle and I think my Scout is loving it too. Thanks for a great product. l. Tremblay |
| I have now been able to use my new Dixieland Plantation saddle a few times on my TWH. It seems to fit quite well. I did a 2 hour ride and my knee that usually hurts after an hour did not hurt. I find the saddle puts me in a more balanced position for my seat and back. I also find this saddle puts me in more contact with the horse than my Western saddle did, and I like the motion of feeling the horse's movement. I've done some flat work with it too (which I normally use a Dressage saddle for), and my gelding gaits well, and we can even do dressage moves with it. All in all I would say the Dixieland Plantation saddle has the precision of a Dressage saddle, the comfort of an Endurance saddle, and the safety and relaxed seat of a Western saddle. I just came back from attending the Mane Event, our Canadian version of a horse expo. Looking at the many saddles there, I did not see one saddle that has the look, features, quality, -and- good pricing like my Dixieland saddle. Wow! I think we need a Dixieland distributor here in Canada - if you're looking for one, I'm interested! Attached is a picture of me on TWH Rollie, riding in the new Dixieland saddle. The saddle also fits quite well on his half-brother, also a TWH but who is built taller, less stocky than Rollie.All the best,Karin |
| The saddle arrived today and we are absolutely thrilled! This saddle fits our Tennessee Walker, Wrangler, better than any saddle we have ever tried. It is as though is was custom made just for him. It is the absolute perfect fit. The 17" is very comfy for my hubby too! Life doesn't get better than that. We will be riding tomorrow and I'll be sure to send some pictures your way. Thank you selling a top quality product. We'll be sure to spread the word to all our trail riding friends. I LOVE my new Dixieland. Renee |
| Hi Cynthia, I rode yesterday for the second time in the new saddle and really loved it! It is beautiful and very comfortable! Mauren |
| Here is a picture of our horse, Jazzmyn, modeling the new saddle. As you can tell by her mane, it was a windy day! The saddle is very comfortable - Thank you!Nancy |
| Hi Cynthia, I finally got around to sending you some pics of my horse with her new Plantation saddle from Dixieland! This is Missy, my 5 year old Tennessee Walker Mare. I get soooo many compliments on this saddle. I really love it and so does Missy! Thanks again for all your help and great service! Fawn |
| Cynthia I just wanted to tell you that I absolutely LOVE everything about my new Dixieland Gaited Saddle!!!! I just recently started getting back into riding after a few bad bucks, bolts, and falls. I'm slowly getting my confidence back and thought that getting one of your saddles might help. This is my first "real saddle" as I've tried a cheap western saddle, several synthetic saddles, and a very expensive treeless saddle. NONE of them worked for me or my horse Comanche. Because I'm 45 and have severe arthritis in my hands, I was trying to avoid a heavy saddle, but after lots of trial and error I realized that I couldn't avoid it. My new saddle isn't too heavy and I can lift it up on my 15 hand horse by myself if I swing it just right. It's definitely worth the effort for me and my horse. Comanche used to swish his tail, toss his head, and hollow out his back as soon as I saddled up. Not anymore! He moves along with his ears forward and a happy look on his face :) Not only does it fit my horse, but it fits me. It's the most beautiful saddle I've ever seen, the quality of the workmanship is amazing, and it's extremely comfortable. All of my friends have tried it and LOVED it. They couldn't believe that I got such an awesome saddle for such a reasonable price. You were so helpful and great to work with and I encourage anybody that's looking for a new saddle to buy a Dixieland Gaited Saddle from you. Thank you so much for everything. I will send some pictures soon :) Loni Eutsler King George, Virginia |
| Cynthia, The saddle just arrived and it's perfect!! I know my horses back well enough to see this saddle has resolved all the non- fit areas of my Miller saddle. I'm going to put it on him later this afternoon and go for a ride and get back to you. The color is just what I was hoping for, leather is incredible, workmanship top notch. I made a good living working with my hands for over 50 years, working in hand forged steel, wood, clay, leather and about every other area where judgement, skill, and good hands are necessary, so I know what I'm looking at. You really make a wonderful saddle, and you make the process of buying a saddle a treat. I can't thank you enough. Dennis G |
| Had the vet out this morning, and while he was there had him check the fit of our saddles. He checked Grace first (the mahogany saddle, flex tree, wide, walking horse fit), and his words were that the saddle fits better than 9 out of 10 saddles that he has seen (and he sees a lot). He showed me how the contact between the saddle and the back was even throughout. He did point out that it does pinch on her shoulder a little, and just recommended that we watch for any pain there after riding, but overall he was very happy with the saddle fit. As far as Ruby's saddle, (light oil, flex tree, wide, walking horse fit); he said he loves how it fits my mare. He said was one of the best fitting saddles he has seen. He noted the name of your company, and said he hadn't heard of it. I told him about the fit forms that you sent out, the pictures, your recommendation for the tree. He was very impressed with the fitting process and the end results. He told me he typically refers clients to a custom saddle fitter that does good work here in Utah. I told him that I had researched those saddles as well, but they were too pricey for me (about 3000 or more) and told him I only paid around a thousand dollars for each of these saddles. He was pleased with the saddles, to say the least. Here are some new pics, includes Grace with her complete outfit. There is also a real "artsy" closeup pic of Mark's boot in the tapadero that is a neat pic you might like! Wendy |
| I wanted to thank you so much for my new saddles! I finally got an ok picture of one of the saddles! Sorry it has taken so long and I promise I will get a photo sent of the other horse and his new saddle. Everyone that sees the saddles and friends that have ridden in them have loved them. They always comment on how beautiful and comfortable they are. I love them and the quality is impeccable. Thanks for supplying such a wonderful product! Monica |
| Bubba after a 4 Hr ride MY KNEES AND BACK NEVER FELT BETTER! I sent you a pic by cell phone today after a 4 hr ride.....I was so use to wincing and expecting knee pain every time he broke into a trot that I caught myself doing it even after I quickly found out that there was NONE in the Dixieland saddle...that is the first ride of any length of time ( let alone 4 hrs ) that I have stepped down out of the saddle and not felt knee and back pain and/or experienced a lot of pain during the ride itself! Send my regards to your saddle maker..he is a wonderful craftsman...beautiful, comfortable...I'm in love w/it and my horse was the most relaxed I've ever seen him.THANK you, Thank you for making such a quality product at an affordable cost, I should have bought one a year ago when I first found you.I can't imagine the ride getting any better and it's a brand new saddle! CHERIE |
| Cynthia, The saddle arrived last night and HOLY SMOKES, I must say I am blown away at the craftsmanship! I knew it was going to be nice, but this saddle is like the Bently of saddles! I have sat and stared at it all day....touched it, smelled it, sat on it. I am smitten! One problem though.... Zero can't use it until he is done with training, so this now has me searching for a second walking horse LOL! I have 3 I'm going to go look at today! My husband is gonna kill me (because then of course I will need ANOTHER saddle!) Thank you so much for such a high quality saddle. I will recommend you to everyone I know! and I will get you pics as soon as I can! Thanks! |
| Cynthia, I have to say this saddle exceeded my greatest expectations. It is beautifully done and very comfortable. Feels as good as it looks. I really think my nine year old Tennessee Walker, Spirit, knows he is duded out with it and the breast collar on. Here is a couple of pictures. One of him and the saddle and one of me with him. I am also glad we ordered the pad as well. Thank you so much for your patience and kindness, G Baker Summerville, SC |
| IT'S ALL ABOUT THE SADDLE..... Cynthia How many riders do you see enjoying a nice snowy afternoon, on a Dixie Land Saddle. He wanted me to send this to you. He is so proud of his saddle, all he talks about. If Cherokee could talk I'm sure he would say he likes it too. You and your team did a great job. I might send it to Marlboro and see if he will pass for the next Marlboro man, HAHA. D Sossaman |
| I wanted to let you know I gave you a glowing review after having the best 2 weekends of riding ever..no pain C KIRKLAND, RN |
| Cynthia, Here are a couple of photos of my little girl Lady with her new saddle. It fits me, and more important, it fits her perfectly. I rode Sunday for about 3 hours and she was able to move out without any shoulder interference. The good fit and the wide bars help to distribute my weight more evenly. I have never felt her work as smoothly and eagerly. I couldn't be more pleased! Thank you very much! I will certainly send all my friends who need saddles to you! Scott |
| Hi Cynthia! I can't express how much Mister and I love our new saddle. It is so comfortable for both of us. We are so happy with it. Thank you so much again for helping us find the right tree for him. We are having a great time riding. Attached is a pic of the two of us in the Canadian River, north of Amarillo. Thanks again. P.S. The Skidmore Leather product is awesome,as well. And yes, our saddle still has its place of honor in the living room! Cindy G |
| Hey Cynthia its Brian S from Ca, I just wanted to let u know that I got the saddle and was impressed with the quality. I have put it to the test on 3 horses with 3 different types of backs, on 2 of them it fits perfect with the csi pad and the one with the higher wither it fits good with the clinton anderson shoulder relief pad. We also pulled hay with it a couple a times and it worked great. Will send some pics soon on a couple of the horses. May soon order another. From a new fan, B.S.er |