{"product_id":"the-beaumont-western-saddle","title":"The Beaumont  – Western Saddle","description":"\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 1em; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Open Sans\", Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003eThe Beaumont Western Saddle is built on a fibreglass tree and is made from leather. The saddle is brown. The horn has a covered in white rawhide, distinguishing it from just any ol’ saddle. Border tooling in a basket design keeps the saddle simple and timeless. The bars are Semi-Quarter Horse, making this a suitable saddle for most South African breeds of “average” built \/ width. A string girth, latigo and billet is included with the saddle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp style='box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 14px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Open Sans\", Arial, sans-serif;'\u003eonly available in 16″\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSEAT SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe Fairbury seat is measured by taking a straight line from the front of the seat to the back of the seat.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"266\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/shop.trailsaddles.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/semi-QH-saddle.jpg\" style=\"height:auto;border:0px;vertical-align:baseline;\" width=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSADDLE FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis saddle has a semi-quarter horse bar and 6.5” gullet, which means that this saddle is suitable for most breeds and cross breeds.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WESTERN SADDLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTo prolong the life of the leather and fittings the following guideline should be used to care for the saddle.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e1. Keep it Clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf your saddle is dirty or greasy, scrub it with a stiff stubble brush with a soap specially made for leather. DO NOT use acid household products to clean your leather and do not use any products that have alcohol, turpentine, or mineral spirits as an ingredient.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e2. Let it Dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIf your saddle is damp leave it in a well-ventilated space and let the leather dry completely. Do not put your saddle in an enclosed area if it is not properly dry; rather lay it outside and air dry before putting it away, also do not use any form of heat to dry your saddle with, as it will dry out the leather and cause cracking.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e3. Condition leather parts when needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTo keep leather looking and feeling soft and pliable, apply a light conditioner with a cloth or a soft brush. It is important not to over oil \/ condition your leather, as it will eventually soften the leather too much and weaken it. Leather should not feel greasy, this only adds to the sticking and build-up of additional dirt and slows the drying of the leather.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003e4. Cover your saddle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWhen you cover your saddle you protect it from dust and unwanted filthiness, but be sure not to cover your saddle with plastic or any other substance that cannot breathe. Protecting your saddle from extreme humidity is a must to prevent mildew and when your saddle is in extremely dry conditions remember to condition it more often.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt is important to check your saddle before each ride to make sure there are no damage to the saddle which can put you and your horse in danger.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBefore you ride restore worn or broken parts to a safe condition.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSaddle for proper rigging \u0026amp; adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAll parts attaching the saddle to the horse. Billet straps \u0026amp; girth for deterioration of leather and hardware parts.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n(these items receive more wear than other parts and need a lot more of attention.)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nStirrups, stirrup leathers \u0026amp; buckles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBlanket or pad for burrs or sharp objects.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nBridle parts, throat trap, curb chain, strap cheeks, reins, bridle bits, plus all points of attachment.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eREPLACE IMMEDIATLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nLeather that shows signs of wear, stretch, cracking, stiffness or elongation of holes.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorn lacing, broken or rusted hardware, girth with areas of broken or worn strands.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Saddle Creek","offers":[{"title":"16\"","offer_id":51280639000866,"sku":"600117710502816\"","price":8249.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/2269\/8274\/files\/34401_26-9198.webp?v=1771490152","url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/the-beaumont-western-saddle","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}