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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

BEAU WITH HIS NEW SADDLE!!!

Barry W's beautiful walker Selina

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

Here are a few pics of my Paso Tio and I with my new saddle at
our latest field trial.
It is sooooo comfortable! Love this saddle!!
               Thank you,
               David McCormick
               Bakersfield, CA

Hi Cynthia,
In today's economy it is really important to feel that you got what you paid for in merchandise or pretty much
anything else. I can say without a doubt that your saddle is far superior to the others and I mean name brands like
Circle Y, Imus, Tennessean, Crestride, and Tucker, etc. I definitely got what I paid for and then much more. This
is now my third Dixieland saddle and I am more than pleased.
The quality and workmanship is perfect. The leather has no veins or marks. The coloring is beautifu8l. The
hardware is top notch. The tooling is detailed and crisp. The burnished edges on the saddle's leather is only
found on top quality saddles. The stitching straight and precise. The seat is soft and a most appealing color that
contrasts with the saddle's color. I love the felt fleecing - a most unique and expensive look. I haven't even
begun to mention the perfect fit on the horse and the secure balanced feel for the rider.
I stopped in National Bridle today here in Lewisburg, Tennessee as it was on my way home from doing errands. I
took a good look at their saddles. The new "......... name removed" that is made by "who knows who" looks like
plastic leather - machine stamped basket weave shallow tooling, a vinyl looking seat and conchos that I would be
ashamed to ride. The "..........." was not much better and really did not sit well when I sat on one just for fun. It's
craftsmanship was not much better and I would not pay that price for one. The famous "Martin Saddlery Marquee"
was not on the showroom foor. I was truly disgusted as to what saddles have become - or at least those saddles.
But when the UPS man came this afternoon my enthusiam for saddles was restored. The pictures of my saddle did
not do it's true beauty and quality justice. I was planning on it being my "work" saddle but it is way too nice for
that. I plan on getting several pictures of the saddle and pictures of it on Mojo and will email them to you and also
compose another write up on the DIXIELAND. In a nut shell: this is my 3rd Dixieland and they are all perfect in the
fit of the gaited horse - comfort for the rider - quality workmanship - great looks - and a great value in today's
world.
Well I could go on and on but I need to go downstairs to my living room and admire my new Dixieland again. I just
can't wait to show this beautiful baby off on the trail. Yea - Ha Cynthia - you make the best gaited saddle of all.
Thank you so much. Lisa at Evening Shade Farm

Hi Cynthia - it’s finally nice enough up here in WI to go
out on some rides and I am enclosing a few pictures of
the saddle I bought for you. It fits both of my horses
really well – and this weekend I took Rocky out for a 3
hour ride and we both were very comfortable. The first
2 pictures are of Rocky and the last picture is Bull.
Rocky is a registered Quarter – Bull is a registered
quarter/paint.

Thanks again for helping me through the process, and I’
m really enjoying the saddle !

Hi Cynthia

I've wanted to get you a few pics of my new saddle on my
Tennessee Walker mare...you were so prompt in
delivering the saddle but when it arrived we in the throes
of winter which NEVER seemed as tho it would EVER
come to an end!! It's only been in the last two weeks that
the trails are starting to dry out for riding.

I want to thank you for ALL your help in the ordering
process; the templates for saddle fit are great and you
really helped me in making decisions about style.

I love the saddle!! It is extremely comfortable for me and
the way my mare moves out I know it's very comfortable
for her as well!! Thanks again!!

Ellen

Hi Cynthia, I never did get back to you with pics of my
TWH Chester in the wonderful saddle I bought from you
last November. These were taken in February, so he
still has a pretty good winter coat. I use this saddle on
my new SSH Spencer too, and I have a couple of pics of
him in it also. Everyone loves this saddle and asks
where I got it, so I hope you get an order from them
someday. Karen

Well I rode in my new saddle this weekend. We went for about 3.5
hours, and I have to say that is one comfortable saddle. Once I got
the saddle on my mare, I was able to see the flatter seat. I have
Included some pics if you want to show that feature. I must admit that
I was a bit apprehensive, ordering a saddle that had never been fitted
to my mares back, nor being able to examine the quality beforehand.
What an awesome thrill to not only buy a saddle that is made with
quality leather, professional stitching and tooling, but to whisk off the
saddle pad at the end of the ride and find a PERFECT SWEAT
PATTERN. I don't know how you fit my mare out of the pictures I sent
you of the fit forms . . . but you did. I have a few friends that have
been eyeing you saddles on line but didn't have the courage to take
the plunge without seeing the product first. They are also thrilled
with the beautiful saddle that fits my MFT. Thank you for your
patience with me and bless you for not only the saddle fitting service,
but for offering such a quality saddle for such a reasonable price.

Cynthia,
Now that I have had my saddle for several months, I
wanted to let you know how much I love it. It is
everything I wanted in a saddle. I had been looking for
some time for a saddle to fit my hard to fit Rocky
Mountain horse. It fits perfectly and has improved his
gait under saddle. I wanted to see how the saddle
worked before I purchased the breast collar and pad...
as you can see I purchased both and am extremely happy
with the fit and comfort for both me and Sparky. I have
had many compliments on the beautiful quality and
workmanship. I recommend your saddles to anyone
looking for a gaited saddle. Thanks you for making my
riding experience more enjoyable. Bonnie and Sparky

Hi Cynthia~

Forgot that I hadn't sent any photo of Brandy in her saddle, so here it
is (two views). Just need matching saddlebags and we're set! She's
starting to get fat, just been toooo hot for her or us to want to
exercise.

(But I guess we'd better...)

GREAT saddle. Beautiful, comfy, and fits the kids and me well. Love
it!

Vikki Mundy

Cynthia - After all this time I'm finally sending you some pictures
of my horse Comanche wearing his awesome Dixieland saddle.
I love it, he loves it, and everybody who has seen it or sat on it
loves it.

A few weeks ago some friends and I had a "play day" with our
horses doing crazy games and obstacle courses. I was in the
saddle for about 4 hours and never got sore. Comanche was a
happy horse too. No head tossing, tail swishing, or anything.
Thanks again for making us both very happy :)

Hi Cynthia, sorry it has taken so long to send you pictures of my saddle on my horse. I absolutely love riding in
my saddle. I rode for almost 3 hours today and was not sore at all. I feel very comfortable and secure on the
trail and my horse is comfortable with it too. I would definitely recommend your saddles to anyone.
Thanks again,
Michelle Autry, RN

Hello Cynthia!
I just wanted to let you know that I really love my new Dixieland
saddle. I'm so glad that I ordered the extra padding and the
endurance stirrups. The saddle and accessories are
beautiful...I love the mahogany and black. I have received many
compliments on the saddle.
The saddle fits the horse very well, and she seems to be much
more comfortable now.
I also would like to thank you for your patience while I was
making decisions and I'd also like to thank you for your prompt
replies to my many questions during the process.
I am attaching some photos of Minyana in her new saddle. :-)
Thanks so much for everything!
Sheila

Hi Cynthia -
Got a chance to try out the saddle today. Looks beautiful,
very pleased with the way it turned out. Seems to fit
Mojo just right, and it's VERY comfortable.
Best regards,
David

Cynthia,

Here is a picture of Indy in his new Dixieland Plantation
saddle. I put my Springer bow balance stirrups on it
along with the sheepskin leather covers that I
purchased from National Bridle. They work great with
the saddle. I am surprised that you don’t supply them.
The saddle is beautiful and it fits perfectly. I highly
recommend the Fit To Be Seen system. My horse is
extremely hard to fit so if it works for him it will work for
anyone. The saddle is so much better than my Imus 4-
Beat saddle and it was several hundred dollars less in
price. It is lighter and the ride is more balanced. The
leather in the saddle is very high quality and so soft that
it felt great the first time I used it. I agree with you that
the extra seat padding is as comfortable as the
Supracore and it is also less expensive.

It was a wonderful experience working with you. You
can be sure if I ever need another saddle, I will come to
you. I don’t know why anyone would purchase an off the
rack saddle when they can get a custom fit saddle from
you for less money.
Karen Anderson

Cynthia,
I am so glad i did my research about saddles, fitting saddles and horses comforts in saddles. Dixieland saddles are the
best! we bought two saddles and going for saddle number 3 to be made for my paint horse. With fresians coming this
year to us also, I won't go anywhere else to have my horses fitted and sized for saddles.
I can ride for hours from leisurely trail riding to compeition riding, neither myself or my horses has ever been sore, or
uncomfortable with our Dixieland saddles. Our friends have sat in our Dixieland saddles and say that the comfort of
the saddles isn't like anything they have felt or experienced before either.
I am one that can change my mind about things a dozen times, and let me tell you, I think Cynthia has the patients and
understandings of a saint when it comes to those personalized touches that anyone would want on a saddle. It takes
time to read all the cool things that are offered at Dixieland, but it seems unlimited to what anyone would want or need
in their own personal saddles, styles, or riding disciplines.
There is no company like Dixieland when it comes to comfortable riding, or very personal attention given in developing
that perfect saddle for me and my horses. My saddles even after a year still look new, and i ride every week, all year
long and often.
Thank you so much,
dee gonzales
silsbee texas

BEV WEBSTER AND WALKING TALL WITH
PLANTATION SADDLE

Here is Cisco with his new comfy saddle. He works great in it
and my buns love out, stirrup turners are wonderful.
Cheryl Nelson
Prairiewinds Balanced Barefoot Hoof Care

I finally got some pictures today of Country Boy with
his new saddle! He is really dirty (Georgia red clay) but
you can at least see how his saddle and tack fit him.
The saddle fits much better than the other one. It
makes a huge difference. I'm sure it feels much better
to him too!

Merry Christmas   Hereis a photo of Lenny sporting his new
saddle   This is the 16" plantation saddle. Unfortunately after
the ride he chewed up his christmas hat    b

MARCUS AND HIS BEAUTIFUL HORSES
ANNALEESE AND PHANTOM IN THEIR
DIXIELAND SADDLES- WHAT A BEAUTIFUL
ALL NATURAL WALKER!!!

Cynthia,
Just wanted to send you a pic of Dreamer in his new
saddle. Dreamer is shaping up to be a fine horse.
Hope you have a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy
2012. PK and Dreamer

Hi Cynthia!
I just wanted to say thank you! The saddle and breastplate
came and I fell in love. I was so happy when I ordered
it....But even more so when it arrived and I saw the
quality! I have ridden in it several times already and can't
wait to do some long rides when the weather gets
better!It is the most comfortable saddle I have ever
ridden in. I have a new bridle in my future too, Thanks
also for the great communication through the process.
Here is a picture of Beauty! she looks awesome with her
new tack on. Merry Christmas. Meg

Cynthia- We have just returned from a camping &
riding trip with some great friends. It was wonderful
weather and the first time Mike has had a chance to
ride in his new saddle. After we all got saddled up we
were off and riding. Mike enjoyed the ride very much
& the new saddle was truly awesome. We had lots of
compliments on the Dixieland Saddle,and it is so
beautiful! Looks like we need to start working on
mine! Thanks for all your wonderful assistance on
this beautifully crafted saddle & I look forward to
talking to you real soon. Thanks again, Pat & Mike

Hi Cynthia, Jim's saddle arrived today. We
both think it is just gorgeous. Jim was so
impressed. I brifly rode Lucky for the first
time with the new saddle. He was pretty
fresh, but a good boy. He hasn't been
touched for 7 months, and I have pumped
him full of good food, so I was pretty
pleased with him. I really had to
concentrate on riding today, and controlling
Lucky, but the saddle felt great, both
comfortable and balanced, and it isn't even
my saddle... Jim has never sat in a western
saddle, but he thought it was a really good
fit, and he said he felt quite comfortable for
being a beginner rider. I lead Lucky so Jim
can concentrate on how to ride and listen
to my instruction. Thanks so much!!!! Kathy

Took the first ride in 15 months. Gambler
likes the fit , and I did not have any major
pains after.(No Kneeseals) The saddle is
reallyimpressive. We will be ordering
another in the near future for my
wife. I would highly recommend your
saddles to anyone. Capt Chuck

Hi Cynthia,
The weather up here has been so nice that I was able to get out and
really ride Trinity for 2 hours on Saturday. I am so pleased with our new
saddle. Tri moves so nicely in it and I am so comfortable. I have never
felt so connected to him in any other saddle. I also didn't get sore in the
knees like I usually do. The saddle is just beautiful. I'm so happy that I
found your company and will be recomending you to other people who
are looking for a new saddle. Sorry that Tri looks so shaggy, it is March
here in Minnesota.☺

Another thrilled customer! THanks for your help!
Susan Ochoa

This is a pic of me & my horse, Magic with the light rider saddle I purchased from you. The second pic is
us in Uwharrie National Forest in Troy, NC.
I absolutely LOVE this saddle. It is very comfy & fits my horse well.
I was worried because of my short stature that the stirrups would be too long, as they are in almost every
other saddle I've had. But you made sure they where not & they fit perfectly.
I've been telling everyone about it & where I got it. I've even shared it with my FB friends. And when I buy
another, I know exactly where to go.
Thank you Cynthia for your profesionalism & patience with my questions & concerns. You may use my pic
& or this letter as a recomendation.Thanks again,Betina