15" to 17" Dakota Hard Seat Ranch A-Fork Saddle 209af

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Dakota Hard Seat Ranch A-Fork Saddle 209af

Made In The USA Check out this beautiful ranch saddle by the Dakota craftsmen. It's built on a Steele Equi-fit A-fork fiberglass covered tree that carries a five-year warranty so you can buy with confidence.

It contains 7/8 rigging with stainless steel dees and a standard post for maximum range of motion. It also features a hard seat and basketweave stamping on the beautiful golden brown leather.

Specifications

Tree: Steele Equi-Fit. A-Fork Fiberglass Covered Full Quarterhorse Bars. 5 Years Warranty.
Horn: Standard Post 3-3/4" High 2-1/4" Cap
Skirt Length: 27"
Seat Size: 16" (call for 15" or 17")
Rigging: Double Stainless Steel Dees 7/8" Position.
Cantle: 5"
Stirrup Leathers: 3" with Blevins Buckles
Weight: Approx 38lb

* Full flank set included - Our Dakota flank sets include the connector strap to secure the flank to the front cinch.

Reviews

4.5 stars based on 8 reviews

Sid Havard

May 31, 2019

I would recommend to a friend

Good product Very friendly people to work with.

Pros:Great product

Cons:None

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Brantley King Portales New Mexico

January 23, 2019

I would recommend to a friend

Quality I bought mine 18 years ago it's been countless miles. I've had mad cows tied to it and big bulls. Thousands I'm sick yearlings have been roped off of it. At first I was skeptical about it because it is light but it a tough saddle. I am sad to say about 10 months ago my son was riding it and had a colt flip over backwards and broke the tree in it but after 18 years of hard daily use I can't complain one bit.

Pros:None

Cons:None

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Gifford Jauregui Gunnison CO

July 10, 2018

I would recommend to a friend

Rope ready I bought this saddle to use. And use it I do I rope 4 out of 7nights a week and turn any where from 15 to 30 steers a night. I've had it for 3yrs and don't have a complaint I use it during hunting season on my trail horse, and spend days in the saddle packing in and out camps for at least 2 rifle seasons. I then oil it once a year and so far that's all it has needed.

Pros:Comfortable and durable

Cons:It's nothing fancy no one cares if you ride a Dakota.

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S Clay North Carolina

April 16, 2018

I would recommend to a friend

My husband loves it! I bought this saddle for my husband and he LOVES it!!! I bought it used from a friend. My friend had it for approx 10 years and my husband has had it for 4 years. Clean it and oil it and it looks brand new again! Great quality! I also ride in a Dakota roping saddle and am looking to purchase another Dakota, the trainer 920. As you can tell we love our Dakotas!!

Pros:Quality Comfortable Affordable

Cons:None

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W A Ranch Berne, New York

September 1, 2017

I would recommend to a friend

Excellent saddle for all round ranch use Rugged built, comfortable and perfect fit on all of my horses

Pros:None

Cons:None

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Brett Stephens Thedford Nebraska

June 28, 2016

I would recommend to a friend

Nice saddle for the money, but has a few drawbacks I am a working cowboy on a Nebraska ranch. I bought this saddle September 2015. The saddle is pretty nice, decent quality leather seat, however the leather on the pommel is pretty much paper thin. The back cinch is ok for trail riding but not even close to acceptable for roping. Bottom line, i had toq have the pommel redone with better leather and spend 200 bucks on a wider back cinch before it was something I would consider dragging calves with. I am a little disappointed with this dakota purchase. It's the second Dakota saddle I've bought from Horse Saddle Shop. The first was top notch, this one is not so much. Still haven't redone the leather on the pommel, yet, but I feel I shouldn't have to have a saddle restored when it's brand new.

Pros:None

Cons:None

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Bluegrouse Billings, Montana

August 25, 2012

I would recommend to a friend

Be prepared to spend more money The saddle itself seems rather decent quality for the price. But its a touch light for a ranch saddle. It comes with plastic stirrups,low quality strings, nylon latigo and billet, aluminum leather washers that the screws go all the way through need to be replaced and barely hold the leather conchos, flank billets a little thin, and rear cinch for trail not ranch work. Be prepared to replace all tack if you do ranch work or heavy riding. I would not attempt to rope or drag an animal off this saddle as it comes. Bottom line [$] for saddle + $200 to make ranch ready perhaps another brand that's ready to go for a little more money is a better buy.

Pros:None

Cons:None

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Dan logan,utah

June 22, 2012

I would recommend to a friend

i would recommend the 209 af to all I ride high country mountains, steep slopes and hours in the saddle hunting, the saddle has been very comfortable for all day long up or down hill. love the high back cantle and deep seat, i would recommend to anyone before having a custom saddle built give this one a try i think it will meet your expectations.

Pros:None

Cons:None

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