Description
The
DP Saddlery 1805 Flex Fit Old Style is designed for the rider who loves the classic, rugged look of the Old West Buckaroo saddles but is tired of the heavy weight and stiff, uncomfortable seats of the past.
This saddle bridges the gap between history and innovation. It offers the high-cantle security of a Vaquero saddle, combined with DP’s famous flexible tree technology that adapts to your horse’s movement.
Why You Will Love This Saddle
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Designed for Comfort: Unlike traditional wide Western saddles that can strain the hips, the 1805 features a seat designed to support the female pelvic structure. The “twist” is narrower, allowing your legs to hang naturally without hip pain, even after hours on the trail.
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Secure, Deep Seat: The “Old Style” design features a higher cantle and a secure A-Fork swell. This creates a deep, secure pocket that holds you in safely during spooks or uneven terrain, giving you confidence without feeling trapped.
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Lighter Weight: Weighing significantly less than a traditional wood-tree ranch saddle (approx. 29.7lbs), the 1805 is much easier to lift onto a tall horse, saving your back and shoulders.
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No More Saddle Fitting Nightmares: Horses change shape as they age or with seasonal work. With the
continuously adjustable gullet, you can widen or narrow this saddle in seconds with a simple Allen wrench. You will never need to buy a new saddle just because your horse gained or lost muscle.
Ideal Horse Fit
The 1805 Flex Fit is built on the
Flex-Fit Tree, which is flexible rather than rigid. This allows the saddle bars to move with your horse’s muscles.
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Short-Backed Horses: The compact skirt design (approx. 23.5 – 24 inches) is a lifesaver for Quarter Horses, Arabs, and Morgans with short backs, ensuring no pressure on the loin area.
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Broad or Mutton Withers: The adjustable gullet can open wide enough to accommodate broad shoulders and round, flat backs (like Haflingers or Foundations QHs) without pinching.
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Asymmetrical/Hard-to-Fit: Because the tree flexes, it is more forgiving on horses with uneven shoulders or difficult conformations.
Perfect For These Activities
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Long Distance Trail Riding: The soft seat and flexible tree reduce impact on your spine and the horse’s back.
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Western Dressage: The balanced seat places your leg under your center of gravity, making it easy to maintain proper posture.
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Working Equitation: The high maneuverability and short skirt make it excellent for obstacle work.
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Pleasure Riding: Simply enjoying a safe, comfortable ride in the arena or field.
Tree: Ultra-Flex Tree / FFM
Gullet: Adjustable Gullet
Seat Size: 15”
Saddle Leather: Black
Seat Leather: Black Nubuck
Front Rigging: C-ring inskirt 7/8th Position
Back Rigging: Leather Slot
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Extras: D-rings, Leather Conchos, Rawhide Stirrups
Tooling: Border Tooling BT79
Length: 23.5”
Weight: Approx 29.7 lbs
Fender Length: Approx 27.5’’ – 34.6’’(70cm – 88cm Short), Pre-Twisted
Warranty: Used properly, with sensible care and proper storage, we grant the owners of our Western Flex Fit saddles a total period of 3 years, and 5 years warranty on the saddle tree
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