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Category: History of Panel Saddles

Flex Panel Saddles: Addressing the Misconceptions

Posted on April 24, 2023January 22, 2025 by evolutionarysaddles
Flex Panel Saddles: Addressing the Misconceptions The Discussion That Sparked This Post Recently, I engaged in a brief discussion in a Facebook group regarding misconceptions that surround the flexibl... Read More

Where is the Flexible Panel Saddle Today?

Posted on April 24, 2023December 21, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
Companies that are out of business or re-marketing There have been a lot of changes in the flexible panel saddle industry in the past 40+ years. Here is a brief synopsis of what has happened and where... Read More

The Next Evolution – System IX and The System X

Posted on April 24, 2023June 9, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
THE NEXT STEP System IX In 2005 after 35 years of combined experience in repairing all of the earlier systems of saddles. Eldorado Saddle and Tack along with Hill View Farms came up with a better pane... Read More

Systems VI thru VIII

Posted on April 24, 2023June 9, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
MODIFIED EXTRAS & VARIATIONS THAT IS WHAT SYSTEMS VI THRU VIII HAVE BEEN. System VI or Mock 6, and the later System VIII or Mock 8 by the Ortho-flex Saddle Works Company. This system too... Read More

The System III and System IV

Posted on April 24, 2023June 9, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
The System III and System IV were good evolutions that needed to be taken a step further.  Their contribution to later Systems was invaluable.  THE EXTRA: System III In the quest for further... Read More

System II – The Next Mounting System

Posted on April 24, 2023June 9, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
The System II or Mock II Patent (8/15/1991-USA) began in 1990. The Original Ortho-Flex developed a breakthrough in the existing technology.  The System II offers a new mounting system for th... Read More
System I

Delrin Panels Available Worldwide

Posted on April 24, 2023June 9, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
Delrin® Panels are available for saddle makers worldwide to use on their saddles! Developed by the NASA space program, Delrin ®  is used throughout all aviation aircraft and in the medical fiel... Read More

The Liberty

Posted on April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 by evolutionarysaddles
The Liberty a model of Evolutionary Saddle is constructed very similarly to your traditional saddles, except for the panels.   In many ways the Evolutionary saddle is easier to construct tha... Read More

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WESTERN LARIAT 2023

The Saddle Galleries

Here, you'll discover a collection of some of the saddles I've crafted. Of course, each custom build carries a unique story. But whether it's a consignment, off-the-rack purchase, or a custom order, every sale comes with a tale of the horse and rider's fitting journey. My aim? To conclude that arduous search for the perfect fit for both right here, at my doorstep.

ERIN CALIENTE 2023

The Classic Caliente

A saddle that I built to practice some skills and try some new things I hadn't before. I had hoped to list it on the website for sale. Less than a week after it was finished it had found a home!

THE GEMINI 2023

The Gemini, with its removable flaps, provide close contact, light saddle with a secure seat. If you're looking for security and options, this is a saddle for you.

THE STRATFORD

I originally made this saddle for myself to use in my endurance journey. One of my affiliates loved it so much that she wanted to purchase it. So after one ride in it, to California it went to a new home where it has already been used in competition!

CINDY CALIENTE

This client was looking for a lightweight, secure seat with a low cantle so she could easily get her leg over. So her caliente doesn't have leather encased panels, it doesn't have as much leather on it as many other western saddles, as leather adds weight.

ANN C 2023

This saddle was made specifically for a gaited horse trainer that specialized in Icelandic horses. Because of their short backs they were always particularly hard to fit. In a couple of weekends we were able to visit her most hard to fit clients to ensure that we could fit it properly for those horses and for her to learn how to make the adjustments and why behind the adjustments.

ANN A 2022

Built for a small woman with a tall horse that needed something lighter, that fit her and her horse well. We were able to come up with this Western Endurance styled saddle that instead of fenders has 3" leathers with her turned stirrups at the bottom.

CHERYL CALIENTE 2022

A Classic Caliente with leather covered panels and Conchos picked out by the client, who also happens to be an Affiliate of mine! C.H.A.M.P.S. Riding School She is located in Colorado and has several saddles for you to try and some to sell!

ALLISON CALIENTE 2022

At Caroline Colorama, a large trail ride event, I met a remarkable young woman who commissioned me to build her graduation present. It was an honor, and she still visits my booth during Caroline. However, during the build, there were delays with the tree order, extending our timeline from 6 weeks to over 16. When I finally received the tree, we had just a little over a month left to meet her deadline. But we made it!

LISA MINIMALIST 2022

This saddle underwent a seat remake, not due to frustration during the crafting process, but to address the rider's discomfort with the initial seat sculpt. What changed, you ask? The pivotal alteration was in the rise. Initially, the rider struggled to maintain the correct position and felt as if she was continually climbing in the saddle. After fine-tuning the seat to support her in achieving and sustaining the proper position, along with ensuring a precise fit for her challenging-to-fit horse, I witnessed a transformative sight. Both rider and horse moved freely and comfortably around the arena under their instructor's guidance. Moreover, this adjustment aided the horse with a swayed back, allowing him to gradually develop muscles previously underutilized due to prior saddle limitations. Over time, the need for shims diminished as the horse regained strength and mobility.

MINIMALIST 2022

This model was the vision of another client. It weighs under 17 lbs, and is a roomy but soft saddle with a hybrid seat to alow for a lot of seat room but cushion under the seat bones for long hours in the saddle.

UNFLAPPABLE 2022
WESTERN LARIAT 2022

The Western Lariat here is shown without fenders because the client wanted something that wouldn't pull on her knees. With round skirts and barbwire tooling on the edges and a matching flank cinch this saddle was decked out. Even came with merino wool Saddle Sox.

WESTERN LIBERTY 2021

This Liberty Saddle was a saddle I built to practice certain skills, thought I'd be carrying it around for a long time as it was a two tone western saddle. Then on a saddle fitting call I was pleasantly surprised to find a client that was looking for something that would fit her, her new horse and her old horses. She had put many miles in several states on her saddle since she bought it. She keeps in touch to let me know how things are going. I absolutely love hearing from all of my clients after we have found the saddle for them and their horses.

THE EPONA 2021

The Epona, this saddle brings back so many good memories of discussing this saddle for the client that dreamed it up. A replica of the original horse's saddle in the Legends of Zelda video game, Link's horse Epona, for those familiar with the game. While the saddle tested my bravery and courage in the face of remaking that seat three times for various reasons. I also had a lot of fun working with the client, helping her vision come to life! That's one of the favorite parts of my job, seeing the look on my client's face when they see their vision in the flesh.

FIRST SADDLE

This Officer, the first saddle I ever made. It was under the strict tutelage of my predecessor Cathy of Hillview Farms. I can see the progress I have made in my craft. Especially since it came back on consignment when the original owner changed disciplines.

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