Tucker Saddles: Options and Customizations

Many models of Tucker Saddles offer options or customizations so that you can make your new Tucker Trail Saddle uniquely your own. Information on the following options is outlined below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 888-467-2256.
     Rigging style
     Cinch length
     Fender Style
     Skirt Style
     Stirrups
     Conchos

Rigging Style Choices for standard Tucker Saddle models:

Double D Drop Western Rigging Western Cinch	Enduro Balanced Ride Rigging with Single Tie Western Cinch	Enduro Balanced Ride Rigging with Double Tie Endurance Cinch	Standard English Rigging English Cinch

Which girth rigging style is best?

According to the Tucker Saddlery catalog: Most Tucker saddles come standard with a western style rigging. Western rigging is universal and proven to be durable and secure when adjusted correctly. A rear cinch can be added to keep the rear of the saddle in place. Tucker also offers its unique Enduro-Balanced rigging for extra stability. This rigging uses the rear rigging dee to interact with the front, giving riders the ability to adjust the girth placement and tension to accommodate their horse's needs. It also allows for the saddle to be held down in the rear, which is good for hilly terrain. The Enduro-Balanced rigging comes in two girth styles: Western and an English billet style, to give riders a familiar choice. An English three billet girth style is offered as standard on the Equitation Endurance and may be ordered on the Endurance Trail and River Plantation model saddles.

Adjustable Position Close Contact Rigging
Standard Front Rigging on all GEN II Trail Saddles and the #259 Mule Saddle

Please choose from the rigging options below for the REAR rigging:

Double D Drop Western Rigging Western Cinch	Enduro Balanced Ride Rigging with Single Tie Western Cinch	Enduro Balanced Ride Rigging with Double Tie Endurance Cinch

Which girth rigging style is best?

According to the Tucker Saddlery catalog: Most Tucker saddles come standard with a western style rigging. Western rigging is universal and proven to be durable and secure when adjusted correctly. A rear cinch can be added to keep the rear of the saddle in place. Tucker also offers its unique Enduro-Balanced rigging for extra stability. This rigging uses the rear rigging dee to interact with the front, giving riders the ability to adjust the girth placement and tension to accommodate their horse's needs. It also allows for the saddle to be held down in the rear, which is good for hilly terrain. The Enduro-Balanced rigging comes in two girth styles: Western and an English billet style, to give riders a familiar choice. An English three billet girth style is offered as standard on the Equitation Endurance and may be ordered on the Endurance Trail and River Plantation model saddles.

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Choosing the Proper Cinch Length for Tucker Saddles

• Tuckers Western Style and EBR rigging styles are all drop riggings. If you are currently using western drop rigging, your current cinch length should be fine. If you are currently using in-skirt western rigging, you should order a cinch 2-4" shorter than your current cinch.
• If you are currently riding an English hunter saddle and ordering a Tucker saddle with western or EBR rigging, you may need to subtract up to 8" from your current cinch length. If you are currently riding an English dressage saddle and ordering a Tucker saddle with western or EBR rigging, you current cinch length should be adequate.
• If you are currently riding an English hunter saddle and ordering a Tucker saddle with English rigging, you may need to subtract up to 4" from your current cinch length. If you are currently riding an English dressage saddle and ordering a Tucker saddle with English rigging, you may need to add up to 4" to your current cinch length.
• Please note that the above is not a guarantee of cinch fit. Without being able to fit your saddle to your horse, we cannot recommend an exact cinch length.
• All Tucker cinches are neoprene.
  

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Fender Style Choices for Tucker Saddles models: High Plains, Cheyenne Frontier (untooled), Endurance and Sierra Endurance. Both fender styles are available in short, standard and long lengths (additional charge may apply for short or long).

Western Fender (2.5" Stirrup Leathers, shown with Leather Laced Western Bell Stirrups)	Trail Fender (1.5" Stirrup Leathers, shown with Trail Glide Stirrups)

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Skirt Style Choices for most Tucker Saddles:

Round Skirt	Square/Full/Western Skirt

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Stirrup Choices for Tucker Saddles models: High Plains, Cheyenne Frontier, Endurance, Sierra Endurance, Equitation Endurance and River Plantation.

Trail Glide Stirrups below are made of a lightweight anodized aluminum alloy stirrup, stainless steel hardware, nylon top bar. Thick sponge rubber foot cushion helps lessen knee and ankle fatigue. Base 5" wide, 4" deep.			Oversize Trail Glide Wider & deeper than the standard Trail Glide, in nylon: 5-3/4" base, 5-1/2" deep. Brown or Black.
Standard Trail Glide Brown or Black.			Leather Laced Western Bell Indian Tan leather lace. 4-3/4"W x 2.5"D tread, 2.5" neck.Only available for saddles with Western fenders. Black, Brown or Golden.
Leather Covered Trail Glide Brown, Black or Golden.			Ergo-Balanced™ Leather Laced These stirrups decrease joint fatigue and promote balanced riding. Angled neck keeps foot flat in stirrup base for more support. Same dimensions as above. Only available for saddles with Western fenders.
Ergo-Balance™ Trail Glide These stirrups decrease joint fatigue and promote balanced riding. Angled neck keeps foot flat in stirrup base for more support. Brown or Black.			Oversize Leather Laced Wider and deeper to fit a larger foot with either 2 1/2" or 3" neck. 6"W x, 6-1/2"D tread. Only available for saddles with Western fenders Black or brown.
Ergo-Balance™ Leather Covered Trail Glide These stirrups decrease joint fatigue and promote balanced riding. Angled neck keeps foot flat in stirrup base for more support. Leather covered to match your saddle in Golden, Brown or Black.			Oversize Military Hooded 4"D metal bound tread with 5-3/4"W spread, covered with top grain leather hood. 1" stainless shank prevents crushing. Black, Brown or Golden.
Hooded Trail Glide Leather covered hooded stirrups in Golden, Brown or Black. Base 5" wide, 4" deep.

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Concho Choices for Tucker Saddles models: High Plains, Cheyenne Frontier, Endurance, Equitation Endurance, Buffalo and River Plantation.

Los Angeles Concho	Aztec Star Concho	Tucker Logo Concho

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