For the rider who prefers a synthetic saddle: the Black Forest "Echo" series offers comfort, style, and affordability, along with the Spinal Suspension System offered on all of our Black Forest saddles. Though the durability is not equal to our leather saddles, the Echo saddles will give you many hours of riding.

Black Forest Ponderosa Town & Country Echo (synthetic, includes western fenders/stirrups), $549 A comfortable synthetic trail saddle. An innovative feature is the ADJUSTABLE CANTLE on the smaller sized saddle, which allows you to scoot the cantle forward or back depending on rider size! As on all Black Forest saddles, the pommel adjusts to a variety of wither shapes. The Town & Country Echo also features an interchangeable pommel as on our leather Town & Country, allowing the rider to choose between a western horned pommel, or a non-horned trail pommel. A great saddle for growing children and for lesson programs. Town & Country Echo is available in black and brown, in an adjustable size 0-1 for children to small adults, and in sizes 2 and 3 (non-adjustable). (You will specify options on the next page.) Black Forest saddles offer the following: S3 Spinal Suspension System – our own innovative built-in, shock-absorbent system to maximize spinal protection Comes with western/endurance fenders Weight without fittings approximately 10 pounds Seat surface is removable/replaceable Removable fiberglass pommel insert provides shape and stability Dense 5" foam cantle avoids pressure points from the rider Anatomically cut seat 7 D-rings to attach breastcollars and/or trail gear See sizing information below

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Black Forest Shasta Echo (synthetic), $429 Wonderful hybrid saddle. An innovative feature of the Echo is the ADJUSTABLE CANTLE on the smaller sized saddle, which allows you to scoot the cantle forward or back depending on rider size! As on all Black Forest saddles, the pommel adjusts to a variety of wither shapes. This is the perfect saddle for growing children or for lesson programs with varying riders and horses. Shasta Echo is available in black, in an adjustable size 0-1 for children to small adults, and in size 2 for average size riders (size 2 cantle is not adjustable). Note: Do not use synthetic 'Weber'-type leathers on Shasta Echo as they can be abrasive. We recommend our Black Forest leathers or our synthetic leathers or sheepskin covers. This synthetic saddle is also not intended for excessive endurance riding. Please see the leather Shasta for competitive endurance riding. (You will specify options on the next page.) Black Forest saddles offer the following: S3 Spinal Suspension System – our own innovative built-in, shock-absorbent system to maximize spinal protection Can be fitted with western/endurance fenders or English leathers Weight without fittings approximately 10 pounds Seat surface is removable/replaceable Removable fiberglass pommel insert provides shape and stability Dense 5" foam cantle avoids pressure points from the rider Anatomically cut seat 7 D-rings to attach breastcollars and/or trail gear See sizing information below

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Leather Saddles | Synthetic Saddles Sizing: Size 0 saddles (limited availability or special order) are comparable to a 14" western saddle and a 15" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 0/2 and children.) Size 1 saddles are comparable to a 15"-15.5" western saddle and a 16.5"-17.5" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 8 and under, men's pant size 30" and under.) Size 2 saddles are comparable to a 16" and larger western saddle, and a 18"-18.5" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 10 and up, men's pant size 32" and up.) If you are most comfortable in a 16" western saddle, we recommend the size 2. Size 3 saddles are comparable to a 17" and larger western saddle, and a 19"+ english saddle. (Fits womens pant size 16 and up, mens pant size 36" and up). NOTE: For riders over 180 pounds, we recommend that Grandeur Vario Saddle pad, which provides an extra layer of shock absorption to protect your horse's spine. Size 4 saddles (limited availability or special order) are comparable to a 19" western saddle. NOTE: For riders over 180 pounds, we recommend that Grandeur Vario Saddle pad, which provides an extra layer of shock absorption to protect your horse's spine.Size 4 saddles (limited availability or special order) are comparable to a 19" western saddle. NOTE: For riders over 180 pounds, we recommend that Grandeur Vario Saddle pad, which provides an extra layer of shock absorption to protect your horse's spine. NOTE: Sizing recommendations are only suggestions, and depend also on your riding style and other measurements. Please discuss saddle sizing when placing your order. Important Safety Note: All Black Forest saddles are constructed with a closed-d-ring stirrup attachment. We recommend the use of safety stirrups to avoid the risk of injury during a fall.