{"product_id":"western-saddle-the-fort-worth","title":"Western Saddle – The Fort Worth","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" 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;'\u003eBuilt for everyday riding and classic ranch style, The Fort Worth balances a lightweight fiberglass tree with durable, dark brown leather construction. Featuring an optimal 6.5” gullet, it fits the average South African horse profile comfortably while offering a balanced seat, clean border tooling, and a sharp contrasting white horn wrap for added protection and visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\" 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;'\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eQuick Specs \u0026amp; Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\" style='box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 23px 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; list-style: disc; line-height: 26px; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-family: \"Open Sans\", Arial, sans-serif;'\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eGullet \u0026amp; Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.5” Gullet (Semi Quarter Horse Bars)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eTree:\u003c\/b\u003e Lightweight Fiberglass Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eBest Suited For:\u003c\/b\u003e Average-built South African breeds (Standard Quarter Horses, Boerperde, and medium-framed crossbreeds)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\t\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"7\" style='box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \"League Spartan\", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; 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; line-height: 1em;'\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eVersatile Semi-QH Bar Fit:\u003c\/b\u003e The 6.5” gullet width provides a reliable, comfortable fit across average-built frames, reducing pressure points on standard shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eLightweight Fiberglass Tree:\u003c\/b\u003e Built on a resilient fiberglass foundation that keeps total saddle weight down, making hoisting easy while maintaining structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eProtective White Horn Wrap:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides a bold visual contrast against the dark brown leather while protecting the horn from friction and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eClassic Border Tooling:\u003c\/b\u003e Subtle, continuous border tooling along the skirt, seat jockey, fenders, and seat adds refined detail without overly busy patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\" style='box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \"League Spartan\", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; 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; line-height: 1em;'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eTree:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eGullet:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.5”\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eBars:\u003c\/b\u003e Semi Quarter Horse Bars\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Premium Dark Brown Leather\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"10,4,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eFinish Details:\u003c\/b\u003e Border-tooled skirts, fenders, and seat; White Horn Wrap\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e10.9 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"11\" style='box-sizing: border-box; font-family: \"League Spartan\", Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 10px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; font-size: 18px; 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; line-height: 1em;'\u003eWhat’s In The Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e Fort Worth Western Saddle, complete leather back cinch with billets, leather latigo and front off-billet set.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent; width: 1066px; max-width: 100%;\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; text-size-adjust: 100%; vertical-align: baseline; background: transparent;\"\u003eNot Included \/ Recommended:\u003c\/b\u003e Front girth\/cinch sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eSEAT SIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThe 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\t\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\t\u003cstrong\u003eSADDLE FIT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tThis 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\t\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO CARE FOR YOUR WESTERN SADDLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTo prolong the life of the leather and fittings the following guideline should be used to care for the saddle.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003e1. Keep it Clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tIf 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\t\u003cstrong\u003e2. Let it Dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tIf 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\t\u003cstrong\u003e3. Condition leather parts when needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tTo 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\t\u003cstrong\u003e4. Cover your saddle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tWhen 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\n\tIt 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\n\tBefore you ride restore worn or broken parts to a safe condition.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eCHECK BEFORE EVERY RIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tSaddle for proper rigging \u0026amp; adjustments.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tAll parts attaching the saddle to the horse. Billet straps \u0026amp; girth for deterioration of leather and hardware parts.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t(these items receive more wear than other parts and need a lot more of attention.)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tStirrups, stirrup leathers \u0026amp; buckles.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBlanket or pad for burrs or sharp objects.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tBridle parts, throat trap, curb chain, strap cheeks, reins, bridle bits, plus all points of attachment.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t\u003cstrong\u003eREPLACE IMMEDIATLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tLeather that shows signs of wear, stretch, cracking, stiffness or elongation of holes.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\tWorn lacing, broken or rusted hardware, girth with areas of broken or worn strands.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\t \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Trail Saddles","offers":[{"title":"15\"","offer_id":52555575296290,"sku":"TS5531815\"","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"16\"","offer_id":52555575656738,"sku":"TS5531816\"","price":8900.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/2269\/8274\/files\/37088_2063-Western-Saddle-The-Ford-Worth-3.jpg?v=1789487920","url":"https:\/\/saddlecreek.co.za\/products\/western-saddle-the-fort-worth","provider":"Saddle Creek","version":"1.0","type":"link"}