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13.5" to 16.5" Circle Y JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915 w/Free Pad

13.5" to 16.5" Circle Y JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915 w/Free Pad

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13.5" to 16.5" Circle Y JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915 w/Free Pad
13.5" to 16.5" Circle Y JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915 w/Free Pad
13.5" to 16.5" Circle Y JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915 w/Free Pad
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JBN Thunderbird Barrel Saddle 3915

You'll love tree free riding in the 3915 Just-B-Natural Thunderbird barrel saddle, with the comfortable, balanced seat and treeless design that ensure you and your horse can have your best runs yet! The Circle Y JBN is a beloved design and has been revamped with roughout chocolate leather for grip and complementary nutmeg suede seating and copper Turquoise Thunderbird conchos and spots.

A treeless design provides unrestricted movement for the horse and a close contact feel for the rider. For the rider that likes a deep seat, the upright swell and cantle keep you secure and well-positioned.

Specifications

  • Seat Sizes: 13 1/2”, 14 1/2”, 15 1/2”, 16 1/2”
  • Hardware: Turquoise Thunderbird
  • Tooling: None
  • Horn: 3 1/2" Tall, 2" Cap
  • Saddle Fit: JBN Treeless Regular and Wide Skirt: 13” D x 25.5” L
  • Swell: 14”
  • Cantle:
  • Weight: Approx 28 lbs.

Special Features

Neo-Shock

The Neo-Shock skirt absorbs shock from rough terrain and uneven surfaces through the neoprene filler. This filler is designed to muffle any vibration for a smoother ride for both you and your horse. This skirt also conforms to the conformation of your horse.


Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by "tree free"?

Traditional saddles are built on a tree-the skeleton of the saddle. They consist of a swell and cantle, connected by a pair of bars. The bars make contact along the sides of the horse's back, distributing the rider's weight. Just-B-Natural and Tree Free saddles have a swell and cantle, but no bars.

What are the benefits of a treeless saddle to the horse?

Because most bars are rigid, they may hinder the horse's ability to bend and flex comfortably. And, if the tree does not fit properly, the horse may develop soreness, white spots, poor performance and a bad attitude. Because the Tree Free saddle has no bars, saddle fit is not an issue. The materials utilized in the design of the skirt help distribute the rider's weight, and the skirt is flexible enough to conform to your horse's shape, allowing him to move freely.

What are the benefits of a treeless saddle to the rider?

The Tree Free saddle allows the rider close contact and to really feel the horse. Because the bulk of the saddle tree has been eliminated between horse and rider, the horse can be more responsive to seat and leg cues. The Tree Free saddle still has a swell, cantle, and seat assembly, so the rider has the security of a traditional saddle, with even greater comfort.

What are Softee seat jockeys and fenders?

It's a 2-ply leather that has a nice, broke in feeling, right out of the box. By using Softee leather on the fenders, we eliminate the break-in time of traditional stiff leather fenders (no broomstick needed), making this saddle a lot easier on the knees and ankles.

What's a 3-way rigging and how do I use it?

The 3-way adjustable rigging lets you change the position of the rigging to a full (front dee), and (rear dee) or 7/8 (using both dees) by changing the use of your tie strap. This means you can find the rigging position that works best for your horse and style of riding.

Western Saddle Seat Size Calculator

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There is a lot of room for personal preference with seat sizing, but as a general rule it is better to error on the side of ordering a seat size that is too large rather than erring on the side of a seat that will be too small.

Things to Consider

  • Tucker adds 1/2inch to their seat sizes (due to thick seat padding)
    16.5” Tucker = 16” normally

  • Barrel riders usually take 1” less on the seat size
    16” Trail Rider = 15” Barrel Rider

  • Ranch (slick seats) usually ride smaller (1/2inch seat size) so they don’t slide around
    16” is for most men, 15” for most women

  • Trail Saddles with High Cantles (5”) make the seat sizes feel smaller
    Trail Saddle with 5” cantle will feel smaller in the seat than one with a 3.5” cantle

  • English Saddles don’t convert exactly but often are 2” bigger
    18” English = 16” Western

  • Riders with inseams under 30” or 5’ tall and under often need custom cut fenders
    Tall riders with long legs but lighter weight may need custom cut fenders as well



Checking the Fit

  • General Guideline is about 3 fingers between your thigh and the swell.

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