A saddle that doesn’t fit isn’t just uncomfortable — it can cause real, lasting problems for a horse’s back, gait, and performance under saddle. Learning how to fit a saddle to a horse properly is one of the most important skills any rider can develop, whether you’re buying your first saddle or trying to figure out why your current one … Read More
All-Around Western Saddle: What to Look for in 2026
Riders who compete across multiple events — or split time between ranch work and the arena — need one saddle that can genuinely do it all. Finding the right all-around western saddle means understanding the trade-offs of building for versatility instead of a single event, and knowing which compromises actually matter. What Makes a Saddle Good for All-Around Use Balanced … Read More
Best Barrel Racing Saddle: What to Look for in 2026
Barrel racing puts a different kind of stress on a saddle than roping or all-around events. Speed, tight turns, and split-second balance shifts mean the best barrel racing saddle has to be light, precisely fitted, and built to keep both horse and rider secure through every phase of the pattern. Here’s what actually matters when comparing options. What Makes a … Read More
Slone Saddles: Official Saddle Maker for the 2026 National High School and Junior High Finals Rodeo
Two of the biggest stages in youth rodeo wrapped up this summer, and Slone Saddles was there for both of them. As the official saddle maker for the 2026 National High School Finals Rodeo and National Junior High Finals Rodeo, we had the honor of building the trophy saddles awarded to this year’s champions — a tradition we’ve been proud … Read More
How to Clean and Care for a Leather Saddle
A well-built saddle is meant to last for decades, but only if it’s cared for. Knowing how to clean a leather saddle properly — and how often to do it — is the difference between leather that stays soft and supple for 20 years and leather that starts cracking after five. Whether you’re riding a custom saddle or something that’s … Read More
Best Team Roping Saddles: What to Look for in 2026
Team roping asks more of a saddle than almost any other rodeo event. You’re not just riding — you’re throwing, dallying, sitting back hard against the weight of a steer, and controlling your horse through the corner, all in a matter of seconds. Finding the best team roping saddles means understanding what those specific demands do to a tree, a … Read More
How to Measure your Seat Size
Tod shows us what a saddle that’s too big, too small, and just right looks like, and what to look for to get the best fit for you. And how to properly measure your own seat.
How We Prepare to Compete
Preparing for competition is tricky. It’s like dating. You can put your best foot forward, put in all the hard work, but you only have control over you. You can’t control how the other person feels, reacts, communicates or behaves. So, think of preparing for rodeo like your dating or married life. You control what you can – your mental … Read More
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