Shop USA Trail Saddles15" to 17" Scott Thomas Cortez Trail Saddle Wide Flex Tree
Product Details
Scott Thomas Cortez Trail Saddle
Smooth chocolate leather, a cushioned black seat, and a compact close-contact trail configuration.
The Scott Thomas Cortez Trail Saddle combines smooth chocolate leather with a contrasting black smooth double-foam cushion seat for a clean and coordinated western presentation. Border tooling adds subtle definition, while ST34 conchos and stainless steel hardware provide polished decorative accents.
Built on an Equi-Fit Flex tree with full quarter horse bars, the Cortez features short close-contact trail skirts and in-skirt Dee back rigging. Leather-wrapped bell stirrups and six latigo strings complete the practical western setup, while an approximate weight of 24 pounds supports easier handling.
Rider Comfort
A black smooth double-foam cushion seat provides a padded riding surface in 15", 16", and 17" seat sizes.
Compact Trail Design
Short close-contact trail skirts create a streamlined saddle profile while retaining traditional western styling.
Tree & Rigging
An Equi-Fit Flex tree with full quarter horse bars is paired with straightforward in-skirt Dee back rigging.
Western Details
Border tooling, ST34 conchos, stainless steel hardware, and leather-wrapped bell stirrups complement the chocolate leather finish.
Specifications
| Tree | Equi-Fit Flex |
| Tree Bars | Full Quarter Horse |
| Seat Sizes | 15", 16", 17" |
| Swell Width | 12-1/2" |
| Cantle Height | 4" |
| Horn | 3" |
| Tooling | Border |
| Seat | Black Smooth Double Foam Cushion |
| Skirts | Short Close Contact Trail |
| Rigging | In-Skirt Dee Back |
| Finish | Chocolate Leather |
| Leather Texture | Smooth |
| Stirrups | Leather Wrapped Bell |
| Conchos | ST34 |
| Hardware | Stainless Steel |
| Extras | 6 Latigo Strings |
| Weight | Approx. 24 Pounds |
Saddle Details
The Cortez pairs smooth chocolate leather and a black cushioned seat with short close-contact trail skirts for a compact western silhouette. Border tooling, ST34 conchos, leather-wrapped bell stirrups, stainless steel hardware, and six latigo strings complete the coordinated design.
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 dont 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 dont 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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