Eli Miller Custom Ranch and Trail Saddle

This is a beautiful Jake and Eli Miller Custom Made Ranch and Trail Saddle. Built on a Custom Full QH Bar Tree, it has flared “J” bars which allow for more room and freedom in the shoulder. Most stock breeds and gaited horses alike will move better with this tree. Especially when asked for increased performance, collection and agility. Trail horses are asked to travel on rough terrain while being surefooted, pack riders up and down steep hills and spend many hours moving. It makes sense to help them be as comfortable as possible and the flared bar tree offers that. It is the only tree that we will use.

The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding. The square skirt is suitable for today’s show ring style and will look great in the Ranch Classes. I love the wide tooling, just enough to give it style. The tooling is all done by hand and is one that Jake created himself. Very striking. The fancy conchos add just a touch of bling without being over the top.

This saddle is lighter than many western saddles, allowing for ease of saddling. I love that it is easy to throw on taller horses but still has the quality and craftsmanship that I demand. The ground seat has a nice pocket that holds you in but does not restrict movement. The stirrup bars are much freer than many Western saddles. You can move your leg freely, forward or back. I appreciate that enhanced ability to use my legs properly. The whole saddle has a good feel and nice contact allowing for better communication with your horse. Many riders switching from English to Western will appreciate the contact, flexibility and the weight of this saddle.

**Eli Miller hand crafts his saddles in a small Amish community deep in the hills of Southern Kentucky. He only makes his saddles on custom orders, one at a time with a unique pride in workmanship. No assembly lines here. The leather comes from highest quality, Wickets and Craig American Leather in PA. Quality all around, from the leather to the hardware.*

$2100

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Specs - 24.5lbs - 7” gullet - 16” seat - flared bars - 4” cantle