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Ranch Saddles by Billy Cook, Circle Y, and Dakota

The term "ranch saddle" refers to a Western type of saddle built for ranch use. They are designed for long hours of riding, durability, and to handle the stress placed on a horse and saddle when roping.

Thanks to the needs of the working cowboy, riggings on most ranch saddles today are either "full-rigged" or "7/8 rigged" which means the front cinch is directly below, or almost directly below, the pommel of the saddle. The full-rigged or 7/8 rigged saddle allows for better handling of the force and stress of roping, both on the saddle and on the horse. Saddles made and used in the generations before the working cowboy emerged usually had riggings that were 3/4 or center-fire rigged, which placed the front cinch more toward the center of the horse's belly. Picture of a ranch saddle

Above: The blue line in the photo above illustrates that a full-rigged or
7/8 rigged saddle puts the front cinch below the pommel of the saddle.

Since the front cinch on a ranch saddle is fairly far forward, a ranch saddle will also have a a second cinch, called a "back cinch" toward the back of the saddle. A back cinch prevents the back of the saddle from rising up when roping or riding in rough country.


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Ranch Saddles For Sale by Billy Cook, Circle Y, and Dakota

Billy Cook Ranch Saddle - High Country Rancher 10-2174
  • Tree: Rawhide covered Quarter Horse bars and gullet
  • Seat Size: 15", 15 1/2", and 16"
  • Hard seat
  • Horn: 2 1/2" Short post horn with Billy Cook wrap
  • Swell: 14" leather covered
  • Cantle: 5" rawhide bound.
  • Rigging: Flat plate rigging with brass hardware
  • Skirts: Artificial wool lined
  • Cinch: 27 strand, 6" rear cinch
  • Stirrups: Rawhide ropers, 3" deep
  • Pattern: Running W Border

Billy Cook knows how to please those who spend their days in the saddle. Made for comfort and durability, this saddle is built from a rawhide covered tree and features a short horn, brass hardware, a 27 strand rear cinch, and deep roper rawhide stirrups. The chestnut leather features a running W border.

Billy Cook High Country Rancher ranch saddle: flat plate rigging with brass hardware, 5" cantle

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Wade Tree Classic Ranch Saddle by Billy Cook - Original 10-2181
  • Tree: Wade rawhide covered Quarter Horse bars
  • Seat Size: 15", 15 1/2" and 16"
  • Hard seat
  • Horn: Post horn with wrap
  • Swell: 9" leather covered
  • Cantle: 4" rawhide bound.
  • Rigging: Flat plate rigging with brass hardware
  • Skirts: Artificial wool lined
  • Cinch: Mohair, 27 strand
  • Ox bow stirrups
  • Pattern: 3/4 basket stamped

This saddle is made for serious ranchers in mind. Billy Cook provides the durability you need for a work saddle. With its wade rawhide covered tree, ox bow stirrups, and flat plate rigging with brass hardware, this saddle is guaranteed to last. The 27 strand mohair cinch is included and the chestnut leather features basket stamping.

Billy Cook Wade tree classic ranch saddle: flat plate rigging with brass hardware, ox bow stirrups, post horn

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Billy Cook High Country Rancher - Ranch Saddle  2175
  • Tree: Full Quarter Horse bars, Rawhide covered
  • Cantle: 5" straight roll rawhide
  • Trim: Basket stamped by hand
  • Swell Width: 14" Leather covered
  • Horn: 2 1/2" Short Post with Billy Cook Cap
  • Stirrups: Rawhide laced, 3" deep ropers
  • Dees: Flat plate with brass hardware
  • Weight: Approx 44 pounds
  • Warranty: 5 years

Your horse won't be yawning at the cattle wearing this ranch saddle by Billy Cook. Built with those who spend long hours in the saddle, this creation features a rawhide covered tree, a short horn, deep rawhide covered roping stirrups, and brass hardware. It also includes the cinch and shows off deep hand stamping in a basket design.

Billy Cook High Country Ranch Saddle 2175: short post horn with Billy Cook cap, brass hardware, slick seat, hand tooling

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Billy Cook Cliff Wade Smooth Out Seat and Fender 10-2189
  • Tree: Cliff Wade rawhide covered Quarter Horse bars
  • Seat Size: 16"
  • Horn: 4" post
  • 9" hand tooled swell
  • Cantle: 5"
  • Rigging: Dropped flat plate with brass hardware
  • Skirts: Genuine wool lined
  • Rear Cinch: Latigo lined
  • Stirrups: Oxbow
  • Pattern: Basket

If you spend long hours working in the saddle, this creation from Billy Cook is for you. With its Cliff Wade rawhide covered tree, smooth out seat, and dropped flat plate rigging with brass hardware, it promises to be durable and comfortable. The skirt is lined with genuine wool and the latigo lined rear cinch is included. The russett leather and 9" swell is hand tooled in a basket design.

Billy Cook Cliff Wade ranch saddle, smooth out seat, dropped flat plate rigging with brass hardware

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Circle Y Hard Seat Ranch Saddle 1124
  • Tree: Rawhide
  • Silver: None
  • Riggings: Flat Plate Rigging
  • Swell Width: 14"
  • Cantle Height: 5"
  • Horn Size: 3" neck, 2 3/4" cap
  • Skirt: 26 1/2" long by 12 1/2" deep
  • Weight: 42 pounds

This saddle is a part of Circle Y's top selling Ranch Collection. Their style and durability are second to none. Desert Creek's special features include an all purpose rawhide covered tree, a hand tooled S border, 7/8 flat plate rigging, saddle strings and crupper dee, pre-twisted stirrup leathers, and a rear cinch set with hoof pick holder.

Circle Y ranch saddle with hard seat

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Circle Y Vintage A-Fork Ranch Saddle 1356
  • Color: Walnut or Regular Oil
  • Tree: A-Fork
  • Hardware: Brass
  • Rigging: 7/8 Double Dee Rigging
  • Leather: Herman Oak Leather
  • Swell width: 10"
  • Cantle Height: 5"
  • Skirt Size: 15" D x 27 1/2" L

Take old west styling and combine it with Circle Y quality craftsmanship and you have these beautiful new ranch saddles. The traditional hard seats are highlighted with tooled round seat jockeys and cantle roll. Full fenders, slick forks, and double skirts complete the old time look. Remuda's special features also include a fully hand tooled stacked shell border, a custom horn, wide base wood stirrups, and a rear cinch set. This saddle is perfect for mounted shooting.

Circle Y ranch saddle, Herman Oak leather, vintage A-fork tree, 7/8 double dee rigging

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Dakota Ranch Saddle, Custom, A-Fork, Full Quarter Horse Bars
dk 209af
  • Tree: A-Fork fiberglass covered, Steele Equi-Fit, full Quarter Horse bars
  • Horn: 3-3/4" High,  2-1/4" Cap, Standard Post
  • Seat: 16"
  • Rigging: Double Stainless Steel Dees 7/8" Position.
  • Cantle: 5"
  • Stirrup Leathers: 3" with Blevins Buckles
  • Weight: Approximately 38 pounds

Check out this beautiful ranch saddle by the Dakota craftsmen. It's built on a steele equi-fit A-fork fiberglass covered tree. It contains 7/8 rigging with stainless steel dees and a standard post for maximum range of motion. It also features a hard seat and basketweave stamping on the beautiful golden brown leather.

 


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