Syd Hill Bushmaster Poley Saddle

Especially suited to trail riding or work situations, with a deep seat and super comfortable ride, this saddle has performed admirably and has quickly become a TrailMeister favorite.

What is the one thing you shouldn't try try with a brand new saddle? A long trail ride. For right or wrong, mostly wrong (with a lesser or ill fitting saddle this could easily have been a disaster.) a strenuous 20 plus mile day ride was embarked on immediately after receiving this saddle, and as a testament to both the saddle and the expert fitting performed by Down Under Saddle Supply both horse and rider made it through with no soreness or injury. In fact the experience was so good that both were in fine shape the following day for another long ride. That was 6 months ago and with many more miles having passed under this rig there remain no issues at all.

Most people consider an Australian (or Aussy) saddle to be a combination of the best features of western and English style saddles. The Syd Hill Bushmaster Poley is exactly that.

The Specs:

The horn, besides giving the rig a western flair, is fully functional and sturdy enough to be used for roping purposes. It's also perfect for hanging pommel bags.
The deep seat and high cantle are wonderfully comfortable on long rides and very secure when going up and down steep inclines.
The English style stirrups gives riders freedom to easily swing their legs and are easy to adjust. The leathers do have a tendency to rub the flaps but that just adds character to the saddle. This marking can be reduced by the use of wool sleeves that wrap around the stirrup leathers.
Another English influence is the flocking. Flocking provides a comfortable cushion for the horse's back and will conform over time. The flocking also provides a wide gullet channel and air flow over the horse's spine.
In a nod to its western influence this saddle has numerous "D" rings with which to attach the gear and equipment required for a long trail ride.
A weight of about 30 pounds makes this rig easy for the rider to lift and easy for the equine to carry.

Overall this saddle is very well made with excellent stitching throughout. This saddle came from Down Under Saddle Supply. We were very impressed with Down Under's guidance and the saddle fitting assistance they provide and have no qualms with wholeheartedly recommending them.

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