Q. What is the difference between Endurance and Traditional Fenders?
A. Endurance fenders have a biothane neck that connects the fender to the stirrup. There are many benefits of using biothane first of which is that it is very flexible and requires NO breaking in. It is extremely durable and very easy to clean. This biothane as opposed to using leather doesnŐt pull the ankle in when the foot is in the stirrup but instead lets the foot and leg move with the horse. With the biothane neck the ankle and knee position themselves where is best suited for the rider. This relieves unnecessary pressure on the knees and ankles making riding less stressful on them and more enjoyable for the rider. Another benefit of endurance fenders is that they have a roller buckle which is very easy to use to adjust stirrup length. This is helpful in saddles that are used by multiple riders and is even easy adjustable while on the horse.
Traditional fenders have a leather neck that is 3" wide. They require breaking in by either long hours in the saddle or through the old water and broom trick. The leather also requires conditioning to keep it supple or it will crack and eventually break. Traditional fenders have Blevins buckles to adjust stirrup length. For people that do not readjust their stirrup length Blevins buckles are fine, but for riders needing to make adjustments form time to time they can be very difficult to change and quite time consuming.
Q. How long does it take to receive my saddle?
A. Once we have received your order and payment it will take 4-6 weeks to deliver your saddle. Feel free to contact us ahead of time to see how our schedule is running.
Q. Do you have a warranty?
A. Yes - Our warranty is two years and covers all parts and labor, for damage occurring as the result of normal use.
Q. What sort of tree do you use?
A. Our trees are made by one of the oldest and most reputable saddle tree manufacturers in the United States. They are made of Southern Yellow Pine wood covered in fiberglass. These trees are strong and durable yet very lightweight.
Q. What kind of leather do you use?
A. Our leather is made by Wickett & Craig – the finest US tanned leather available.
Q. How much do the saddles weigh?
A. The upper weight includes stirrups!
Q. What is your return policy?
A. If you are not fully satisfied with the purchase of a new Specialized Saddle you can return it in new condition within 10 days for a full refund less our freight charges of $50. You are required to contact our office (575-882-3627) for an RMA number PRIOR to return. Saddles returned without our RMA number will be refused and will not receive refund. Your full purchase price will be refunded within 30 days after receipt of saddle.
Q. Do you make custom saddles for draft horses and mules that may not fall within standard tree fitting parameters?
A. We make custom trees for many types of horses and using an equimeasure mold of horse we can make a saddle that uses our adjustable fit system but fits your type of riding animal. Should you change mounts you can still use your adjustable Specialized Saddle to fit to perfection. Please contact one of our fitting specialists to discuss your fit requirements: +1 575 882 3342
Q. How long has Specialized Saddles been in business?
A. We started business full time in 2000, and have shipped over 2400 saddles. Our products are the saddle of choice for many top Endurance riders, in the US and around the world.
