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15.5inch DP Saddlery Flex Fit Vario Adjustable Tree 1028 - Canyon Saddle 8897

15.5inch DP Saddlery Flex Fit Vario Adjustable Tree 1028 - Canyon Saddle 8897

Product Details

15.5 inch DP Saddlery Flex Fit Vario Adjustable Tree 1028 - Canyon Saddle 8897

DP Saddlery western saddle with classic contrast leathers, black skirt accents, and traditional silver detailing.
VSK Adjustable Tree Short Fenders Rawhide Stirrups Silver Conchos

The DP Saddlery Flex Fit Vario Adjustable Tree 1028 - Canyon Saddle 8897 pairs a warm Havanna Antique body with a brown suede seat and black skirt for a distinctive western look. Natural smoothout seat jockeys and a Cheyenne roll cantle add classic styling with a clean, balanced presentation.

Built with a FFXL / VSK tree and set up with C-ring front rigging in the 7/8 position, this saddle is equipped for practical use as well as polished turnout. Short pre-twisted fenders, rawhide stirrups, stainless steel hardware, and six silver conchos round out the design with functional western details.

Ride Comfort

A 15.5 inch seat paired with brown suede helps provide secure feel and added grip in the saddle.

Build & Materials

Finished in Havanna Antique saddle leather with natural smoothout jockeys, a black skirt, and a leather-covered horn.

Design Details

Cheyenne roll cantle styling, BT79 tooling, and six silver conchos give this saddle a traditional western character.

Fit & Setup

Configured with a FFXL / VSK tree, 7/8 C-ring front rigging, leather slot back rigging, and short pre-twisted fenders.

Specifications

BrandDP Saddlery
Model1028 - Canyon Saddle 8897
Seat Size15.5 inch
TreeFFXL / VSK
Saddle LeatherHavanna Antique
Seat LeatherBrown Suede
Seat JockeyNatural Smoothout
Skirt LeatherBlack
CantleCheyenne Roll
StitchingBlack
Front RiggingC-Ring in skirt on 7/8 position
Back RiggingLeather Slot
HardwareStainless Steel
IncludesD-Rings, 6x Silver Conchos
ToolingBT79
FendersShort, Havanna Antique, Pre-Twisted
StirrupsRawhide
HornLeather
MakerplateDP Saddlery Silver
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This saddle combines rich contrast leather tones with practical western hardware and a compact fender setup. It is a strong choice for riders who appreciate traditional styling, suede seat grip, and a clean, refined DP Saddlery finish.

DP Western Saddles – Information & Options

Use this guide to understand the main choices on a DP western saddle so you can match the tree, seat, leather, and rigging to your horse and how you ride.

Key Technical Options

Saddle Trees

Wooden Trees (rawhide or fiberglass covered)

  • Traditional, rigid tree.
  • Suitable for reining, cutting, barrel racing, ranch work, and more.

Pro-Flex Trees (fixed width)

  • Rigid fork in several sizes (e.g. S, M, L, XL).
  • Designed for many western disciplines, but not recommended for roping.

Flex-Fit Trees (adjustable width)

  • Fork width adjusted with an Allen wrench system.
  • Semi-flexible bars designed to move with the horse.
  • Excellent for fine-tuning fit; not recommended for roping.

Ask which tree styles are available on the specific model you’re looking at and which is best for your horse’s back shape and discipline.

Fender Lengths

Fenders are measured from the middle of the seat to the stirrup tread.

  • Short: approx. 70 cm / 27.5"
  • Medium: approx. 77 cm / 30.3"
  • Long: approx. 84 cm / 33"
  • Other extended lengths may also be available (e.g. 88 cm, 93 cm, 101 cm).

The right length keeps your leg underneath you, improves balance, and prevents ankle and knee strain.

Seat & Equitation Options

Standard Western Seat

  • Classic western profile and feel.
  • Great for trail riding and everyday use.

Equitation Seat & Fenders (on selected Flex-Fit models)

  • Deeper, straighter seat inspired by dressage saddles.
  • Equitation fenders position the leg more directly under the rider.
  • Ideal if you want more support and a show-ready leg position.
Leather & Materials

Main Saddle Leather

  • High-quality vegetable-tanned leather.
  • Multiple color choices available.
  • Natural markings (subtle scars, small tone differences) are normal and part of real leather.

Seat Leathers

  • Nappa Leather – soft, lightly textured, comfortable right away.
  • Nubuck / Aspen Leather – velvet-like, “rough-out” feel for extra grip.
  • Some models offer special colors or patterns as an upgrade.

Trim & Decorative Options

  • Rawhide accents, silver or braided lacing.
  • Decorative stitching, spots, crystals, and colored piping on certain models.

Not all trims are available on every model—check the individual saddle description to see which options apply.

Examples of DP leather and tooling materials.
Rigging Options

Rigging describes how the cinch straps attach the saddle to the horse and where the cinch sits.

  • In-skirt C-Ring rigging – rings are built into the skirt for closer contact.
  • Double or three-way rigging – allows positions such as 7/8, 3/4, or 1/2.

The right rigging depends on your horse’s build and your discipline. Ask which rigging choices come on your preferred model.

Tooling & Seat Shapes

Tooling Styles

  • Border tooling – clean decorative edging along the saddle.
  • Basket tooling – classic woven pattern for a traditional western look.
  • Some models offer partial or full tooling coverage.

Seat Shape Options (vary by model)

  • Split seat
  • 3/4 seat
  • Bicycle seat
  • Full seat
  • Inlay seat

Seat shape affects how the saddle feels and looks—consider whether you prefer a more open seat for freedom of movement or a more secure, “locked-in” feel.

Quick Reference

Use this side as a quick checklist when you’re picking out or custom-ordering a DP western saddle.

Tree: Wooden · Pro-Flex · Flex-Fit

Seat: Standard or Equitation style

Fenders: Short · Medium · Long · Extra long

Leather: Nappa · Nubuck/Aspen · Special colors

Rigging: In-skirt · 7/8 · 3/4 · 1/2 (varies by model)

Look: Border or basket tooling · Seat shape · Trim options

If you’re unsure, start with how you ride (trail, performance, ranch, show) and your horse’s back type, then narrow down tree and rigging first. Seats, fenders, and tooling come next.

Good Questions to Ask

  • Which tree style is best for my horse’s back and my discipline?
  • Can I adjust the tree width later (Flex-Fit) if my horse changes condition?
  • What fender length do you recommend for my leg length?
  • Is this rigging position a good match for my horse’s girth area?
  • Which seat leather and shape will give me the security or freedom I want?
  • Which tooling and trim options are available on this exact model?

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