Trail Lite Saddle

The Trail Lite Saddle is the mule and donkey saddle made for the cowpuncher or trail rider.  This saddle is also great for shows! Built with a padded seat, this saddle is VERY comfortable.  The Trail Lite Saddle was built with showing, working and trail riding comfort in mind – for both you and your mule or donkey. Nylon Tie Straps Included with Your Saddle Each saddle comes with 4 nylon tie straps. Some customers ask about replacing the tie straps with billets and we strongly discourage this. The cinches need to be balanced and centered which is why we ship with nylon tie straps. Billets do not allow for the cinches to be centered and as a result, the saddle will roll and not be balanced. Billets result in the cinch being higher on one side than the other. Will This Saddle Fit My Mule? You want to know if a saddle is going to be a good fit which is why every Steve Edwards saddle comes with a saddle fitting video to help you place your saddle, britchen, breast collar and cinches in the correct position. It’s free with each saddle. If you do have problems, call Steve and he’ll help you out! Give Steve a call if you have any questions 602-999-6853 or send an email, steve@muleranch.com. This mule saddle is built on a durable, wooden fiberglass covered tree with an iron horn.  This makes it sturdy enough to use for packing and working cattle as well as trail riding in rough terrain. The seat, cantle and pommel are shaped to provide a secure seat and comfort to the rider who spends long hours in the saddle.  The rear cinch is the most important and must be the tightest so Steve’s design uses 5″ perforated neoprene cinches front and rear. Tip from Steve:  When you tighten the front cinch tighter than the rear cinch this creates a cantilever action which pulls the saddle forward.  This is why Steve suggests the rear cinch be the tighter cinch. At only 18 pounds for the 16″ Trail Lite, this saddle is lightweight but tough!  Steve has dragged firewood to the camp and worked cattle all in this incredibly tough saddle.  The Trail Lite Saddle comes in 14″, 15″, 16″ or 17″ seat size and all Trail Lite Saddles are padded. Trail Lite Mule Saddle Details Mule and donkey designed rigging plate. High Quality durable imitation Fleece lined skirt. o    Why imitation lining?  Over 45 years of riding Steve has found the wool lining needs to be replaced every five years.  He’s discovered that the new imitation wool provides just as good wear time as wool itself.  Wool was originally used because cowboys never used any type of blanket under the saddle – wool was used as the saddle was placed directly on the animal. Nylon front & rear tie straps.  (Cinches not included) Stainless steel hardware Smooth, padded seat The seat color is dark brown 5-Year Warranty Additional Information Many riders prefer their own stirrups.  Please note that stirrups or taps may be added to your saddle for an additional charge.  Saddles come with 2 1/2 inch wide stirrup leathers.  Steve recommends Tapaderos as the safest stirrup.  We also offer a top of the line, leather covered stirrup. Contact Steve for pricing on stamping designs, questions, information on in-stock saddles and matching tack, steve@muleranch.com or call (602) 999-MULE.