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15.5inch DP Saddlery Flex Fit Trail Ranger 1460 Saddle 8944

15.5inch DP Saddlery Flex Fit Trail Ranger 1460 Saddle 8944

Product Details

DP Saddlery Flex Fit Trail Ranger 1460 Saddle 8944

15.5 inch Trail Ranger saddle in black western skirting leather with nubuck seat, equitation design, and stainless steel hardware.

FFM Tree 15.5 Inch Seat Equitation Seat Super Soft Padding

The DP Saddlery Flex Fit Trail Ranger 1460 Saddle 8944 delivers a sleek all-black western look with practical trail features and refined DP Saddlery craftsmanship.

Constructed from black western skirting leather with a Resolene finish, it features a Black Nubuck equitation seat with super soft padding, C in-skirt rigging in the 7/8 position, and durable stainless steel hardware. Black leather conchos, latigo strings with braided O-ring detail, and G28 border tooling complete the modern western design.

Ride Comfort

Equitation-style Black Nubuck seat with super soft padding offers a secure, balanced ride.

Rigging Setup

C in-skirt front rigging in the 7/8 position with leather slot back rigging supports balanced positioning.

Trail Function

Double D-rings, crupper ring, and braided O-ring latigo detail provide versatile trail setup options.

Design Finish

Black leather, G28 border tooling, and dark Visalia stirrups create a clean, modern western aesthetic.

Specifications

Model Number8944
ModelFlex Fit Trail Ranger 1460
TreeFFM
Seat Size15.5 inch
Saddle LeatherBlack western skirting leather
FinishResolene finish
Seat LeatherBlack Nubuck
SeatEquitation seat, super soft padding
Front RiggingC in-skirt rigging in 7/8 position
Back RiggingLeather slot
HardwareStainless steel
IncludesDouble D-rings, crupper ring, black conchos with latigo strings, braided O-ring detail
ToolingBorder tooling G28
FendersShort, pre-twisted
MakerplateDP Saddlery Silver
Saddle Style Notes

This Trail Ranger saddle combines sleek black leather, nubuck seating, practical trail hardware, and clean border tooling for a modern western trail presentation.

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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