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
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
The ORIGINAL Contoured Saddle Pad – Tod Slone 100% Wool Felt Saddle Pads
So there are two categories that you can fall into when it comes to Tod Slone Saddle Pads: You use them, love them, know they're the best and won't use anything else!You haven't tried them yet but will soon be in Category 1 after making your first Tod Slone Saddle Pad purchase! 😉Here's the low-down on the original 100% Wool ... Read More
Chevy VS Cadillac…In The Saddle World
"Quality in a service or product is not what you put into it. It is what the client or customer gets out of it."Peter DruckerWe've all heard it before... "I don't want to ride a 'trophy saddle'". "I want the Tod Slone...like, the actual Tod Slone saddle!" There are so many misconceptions and questions regarding the differences between our Diamond ... Read More