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15" to 17" Dakota Hard Seat Ranch A-Fork Saddle 209af
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Dakota Hard Seat Ranch A-Fork Saddle 209af
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
Reviews
Victoria Morris CF
Hartford City, Indiana
September 20, 2020
I would recommend to a friend
Worth every penny
I customized and bought this beautiful saddle in 2012, and it's still going strong in 2020. I trail ride, have done a bit of novice roping off it, ponied dozens of colts, started colts in it, and I've enjoyed every moment. I loved the folks at Horse Saddle Shop. They let me change the color, change the stamping which had to be a real hassle, as I chose a floral from a barrel saddle--they made it work!, and they were willing to try new things and put in the extra effort to make my saddle exactly the way I wanted. I get a lot of admirers everywhere I go, and I think I've got the most elegant ranch saddle ever made. 5 star service, 5 star saddle.
I wish I could post a picture to show you how it turned out.
I wish I could post a picture to show you how it turned out.
Pros:Everything about this saddle is awesome. Sturdy, comfortable, tough leather.
Cons:Only complaint is it took a lot of work to break in my stirrups. I finally opted to California wrap them, made all the difference.
Jon
North Creek NY
April 21, 2020
I would recommend to a friend
Sid Havard
May 31, 2019
I would recommend to a friend
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
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.
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
W A Ranch
Berne, New York
September 1, 2017
I would recommend to a friend
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
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
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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Victoria Morris CF
Hartford City, Indiana
September 20, 2020
I would recommend to a friend
Worth every penny
I customized and bought this beautiful saddle in 2012, and it's still going strong in 2020. I trail ride, have done a bit of novice roping off it, ponied dozens of colts, started colts in it, and I've enjoyed every moment. I loved the folks at Horse Saddle Shop. They let me change the color, change the stamping which had to be a real hassle, as I chose a floral from a barrel saddle--they made it work!, and they were willing to try new things and put in the extra effort to make my saddle exactly the way I wanted. I get a lot of admirers everywhere I go, and I think I've got the most elegant ranch saddle ever made. 5 star service, 5 star saddle.
I wish I could post a picture to show you how it turned out.
I wish I could post a picture to show you how it turned out.
Pros:Everything about this saddle is awesome. Sturdy, comfortable, tough leather.
Cons:Only complaint is it took a lot of work to break in my stirrups. I finally opted to California wrap them, made all the difference.
Jon
North Creek NY
April 21, 2020
I would recommend to a friend
Sid Havard
May 31, 2019
I would recommend to a friend
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