Fender Stock Saddle - Station Hand

1. Reinforced Polyurethane-composite saddle tree – checked for squareness, flex or movement.
2. Hermann Oak skirting leather – checked for faults and soft or weak leather.
3. Galvanized steel staples – checked for depth and quantity.
4. Copper rivets – checked that all heads are correctly and securely domed.
5. Stainless Steel hardware – checked for cracks and that they are securely fastened to the tree or saddle skirt.
6. Stainless Steel screws – checked that they are securely tightened with no burred heads or stripped threads.
7. Bonded polyester thread – checked all back stitches and end tacks.
8. Glue – check that the leather is glued and securely stuck not bubbled or pocketed.

The quality of the raw material used and the craftmanship during construction are the starting point of a quality, reliable saddle. The 8 key elements above combined with craftmanship are what make these simple saddles match the highest safety quality standards in the world. The way we finish the saddles are what makes them feel comfortable and ready for years of work and play. An example of finishing is wetting, stretching and shaping the fenders and saddle skirts on the saddle to ensure that the leather is pre stretched and in the correct position for rider and horse. Oiling the leather in every crevice ensures that the leather is ready for work and will not be needing that detail of oil in the future. The saddles are oiled with our own oil and wax blend that is made inhouse by infusing animal neat’s-foot oil and beeswax to a specific mixture ensuring that the oil can penetrate deep into the leather taking with it a waxy nourishment and surface protection. Visible and external surfaces will need leather dressing and care into the future but only with a leather dressing not an oil. The core of the leather is treated here with oil/wax blend. A well-oiled saddle should not squeak. Dry leather squeaks!!

1. The Three Way Riggings, one each side of the saddle – 5mm Stainless Steel
2. The Stirrup Bars, one each side of the saddle – 6mm Stainless Steel
3. The Saddle Accessory Dees, three each side of the saddle – 4mm Stainless Steel, wrapped and held by 1mm Stainless Steel, folded and pressed around the dees.

The saddle trees have a 10 year warranty that covers breakage and distortion from normal use. The warranty does not cover accidental damage, misuse, or alteration.