Eli Miller Custom Trail Saddle
This is a beautiful Eli Miller Custom Made Trail Saddle. Built on a Custom Batie Tree, it has flared “J” bars which allow for more room and freedom in the shoulder. Most gaited and trotting horses alike will move better with this saddle. 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 Batie Tree offers that. It is the only tree that we will use.
We had this saddle custom made to a special clients wishes. Kim loves purple and she went all out on this design. Jut check out the photos. Such fine details. Truly one a of a kind trail saddle. The quality and craftsmanship is outstanding.
This saddle is lighter than most 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.
We can make a custom saddle with different options if desired, give us a call. Check out some previous designs in the galleries below.
**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.*
SOLD but you can order your own custom design. Check out the options here. Gallery.
Specs - 23lbs - 7” gullet - 16” seat - flared bars - 3 - 6” cantle
