14" to 17" Dakota Trail Saddle 213
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Dakota Trail Saddle 213
Brand new from Dakota, this beautiful saddle is built on an EquiFit tree, available in regular or wide (FQH) bars.
By popular request, this trail model is paired with barrel style skirts, making it ideal for all horses, including those with shorter backs.
The seat is black perforated grainout and the leather is their popular pro brown with petal border tooling. And the fenders are soft and pliable for that ready-to-ride feel that will keep your knees and ankles feeling good!
Specifications
- Tree: Trail Equi-Fit Regular or FQHB
- Seat Size: (call for 13" - 14") 15", 16", or 17"
- Skirts: Barrel style
- Rigging: 7/8 Single in-skirt rigging in front, overlay rigging in rear
- Tooling: Petal border
- Horn: 3-1/2" leather
- Cantle: 5"
- Swell: 13"
- Stirrup Leathers: 2-1/2" with easy twist fenders
- Skirt: 25"
- Weight: Approximately 30 lbs
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Reviews
Kristin piko66223
August 23, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Asymmetrical shouldersUnfortunately I am not satisfied with this saddle for my asymmetrical horse. I have spent the money on a good expensive wool blanket on top of this saddle but it is now collecting dust. I couldn't ride him every day since he is 3 hours away from me but everything I did... some kind of sore showed up on him. The saddle is hard and for a bumpy horse... not impressed. So sad I got this outcome. It is a nice sturdy well built saddle overall!
Pros:None
Cons:Didn't work well for my asymmetrical horse!
Jason MSC
August 8, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Great SadfleWe 5 horses and a neighborhood full of riders. This saddle was the perfect addition that fits multiple riders and all of our horses. I do a lot of research before I buy and this saddle is definitely under priced. The quality is superior to other higher prices saddles out there. Would definitely recommend.
Pros:Lightweight, comfortable, great wuality
Cons:Nobe
m peppersImperial, MO
May 21, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Dakota saddlethis saddle is well made ,and fits my quarter perfectly
Pros:the saddle is well made ,and a good price
Cons:none
JaimeTalmo, Ga
May 15, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Well Made, Secure SaddleI bought this saddle after a lot of research and communication with the guys at horse saddle shop. I ended up hiring a saddle fitter to confirm which tree to purchase. This saddle (in the regular tree) is a perfect fit for my 3 year old QH. I am sure he will grow out of it soon but it has done the job for the last 6 months. It is put together well and is a very attractive saddle. The leather quality is very good. The deep seat has definitely kept me in the saddle with some of the shenanigans my baby puts me through so definitely this saddle is worth every penny.
Just a few downfalls with this saddle- the rigging it came with was very thick making for too much bulk under my leg, but it was easy enough to fix by replacing it for $15. I do find that the back cinch is a little too close to the girth- making it hard to have contact with the horse. My heel often ends up over the back cinch- def could be dangerous with spurs. Finally- the seat is excellent quality but just a touch too hard. I bruised my seat bone on an 11 mile ride and weeks later it still hurts. Would love just a little more cushion!
Just a few downfalls with this saddle- the rigging it came with was very thick making for too much bulk under my leg, but it was easy enough to fix by replacing it for $15. I do find that the back cinch is a little too close to the girth- making it hard to have contact with the horse. My heel often ends up over the back cinch- def could be dangerous with spurs. Finally- the seat is excellent quality but just a touch too hard. I bruised my seat bone on an 11 mile ride and weeks later it still hurts. Would love just a little more cushion!
Pros:Attractive, well made, secure seat
Cons:Hard seat, thick rigging, back cinch too far forward
KristinaIndiana
October 29, 2021Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Good quality Bought this saddle and like the look of it. The quality seems very good and well made. Fits my std bred/TWH very well. The only thing I do not like about the saddle is the seat is very hard. It has a foam padding but it is a very dense hard foam. I'm not sure if it will eventually soften up once it's broken in. For this reason I only gave this saddle a 4 star instead of 5. I will definitely have to add a pad if it does not soften up.
Pros:Good quality built and has a Steele tree
Cons:Seat is very hard foam
Annetteschaghticoke, ny
November 14, 2020Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Love this saddleI ordered this on Josh's recommendation, using the info my saddle fitter put together. I was concerned about ordering a saddle online and not loving it but he assured me I would not be stuck with a saddle that didn't work for me and my horse. It fits my horse well and I find it very comfortable.
Pros:Great price
Cons:a little heavier than I anticipated but my last saddle was part synthetic so I was used to a really light saddle
Paul PattersonAZ
September 28, 2020Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
My horses and I love this saddleI and my two horses really love this saddle. I used the saddle fitting tool and the print out forms to make sure the saddle would fit my 15-2 Quarterhorse and my 16-2 Thorougbred geldings as both have somewhat high withers and a bit of a narrow body. Two close friends have a similar Dakota saddle with full bars that they have had for years that was a close fit but the saddle I got is near perfect. It is my first new saddle and I couldn't have gotten a better one in my opinion. I ride almost everyday either in the arena doing obstacles or when it cools down trails in the local mountains or in the desert (near Phoenix Arizona). I am a 74 year old male that has only been riding for about 8 years so I need a comfortable, secure seat that will last me all of my riding days ahead of me. The saddle is comfortable, good looking, well made with very good materials and will probably be around many years for the next owner after I finally stop riding! I was going to send a picture of both my horses with the saddle on their back but didn't see a way to post it.
Pros:Well made with good materials, very comfortable, fits my horses perfectly, really great looking and practical!
Cons:Haven't found a single negative!
CindiNew Jersey
May 12, 2020Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
LOVE the saddle AND the CUSTOMER SERVICE!I wanted to get the best saddle I could for the money, with customization options and after detailed research chose the Dakota Flex. I also researched different places to buy them. I ended up choosing HORSE SADDLE SHOP after talking with them and I'm SO GLAD I did! They were easy to work with, very responsive and when I had an issue with my saddle, they provided a solution that made me more than 100% happy! I love my saddle - it's beautiful and comfortable!
Pros:Price, ease of ordering, beautiful saddle
Cons:none
Lisa Yuma,AZ
July 28, 2019Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Perfect Saddle After saddle shopping for over a year I was ecstatic to finally have a great fitting saddle for my gelding and me. I started with the saddle fitting tool with great guidance and support from Josh. I emailed him pictures and we communicated back and forth regarding the type of saddle that would fit my gelding and I could use for long trail rides.
This saddle well made and very comfortable. We look forward to many years ridIng in this saddle.
This saddle well made and very comfortable. We look forward to many years ridIng in this saddle.
Pros:Saddle fit for horse (wide)
Comfort of the seat
Able to customize (suede seat)
Comfort of the seat
Able to customize (suede seat)
Cons:None
KimCalifornia
June 1, 2019Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Secure seat!I LOVE this saddle! On the very first spring ride I had two surprises at different intervals in our ride (a quail and a dog) who appeared "from nowhere" and spooked my normally relaxed gelding into a half spin. I stayed in the saddle with no problem. Also, although it's all leather, which I wanted, it's much lighter in weight than my previous saddle which means I can continue to tack my own horse despite my arthritis. I also love that the style of this saddle fits both of my horses (one with withers and one more rounded) as well as my pony with a shorter back, while still looking "western" - which was my preference. I was somewhat disappointed in the color upon arrival, but after 2 oiling sessions I am very pleased and it now looks like the picture online and as a bonus now matches my existing fringed breast collar.
Pros:I's beautiful, lighter weight, has a secure and comfortable seat and is made of good leather.
Cons:Because of my short leg length the metal Blevins have rubbed the leather under the fenders. I strongly recommend if you are short to order a custom stirrup length. It did not occur to me since my previous saddle(s) had leather-wrapped Blevins. We have since wrapped mine in leather.
Kerri Bolen
January 2, 2019Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Nice Saddle!I had this saddle customized.... talked to Josh and he helped me. Had short fenders put on, double padded seat, and a few other things. I highly recommended getting it customized for you. Even though I paid a little more, I wouldn't change it for anything. Love my new saddle!
Pros:Well built, durable, comfortable
Cons:None
LesleyColorado
December 17, 2018Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Fits my hard to fit FQH perfectly!I tried many saddles and spent months researching to find a saddle that would fit me and my round, low withered, 14 hh foundation quarter horse. Dakota was great about customizing my saddle for me at nominal extra cost. I needed a 14 inch seat with full quarter horse bars. It was impossible to find that combination. I got extra padding in the seat and suede instead of smooth leather. I needed fenders for a 30" inseam and had them preturned. I used a broomstick in the stirrups and they broke in quickly. I was able to find a bridle with matching tooling at my local farm store. I use it for trail riding and schooling. I've spent many hours on the trail in this saddle and both of us stayed comfortable the whole time. I'm sold on Dakota for the quality, comfort, and value! I've now been using it on my very high withered TWH with a totally different conformation from my QH and it fits him too with an even sweat pattern.
Pros:Value, quality, fit, customization.
Cons:None!
SoMoMule.comPaulden, Arizona
December 20, 2017I would recommend to a friend
16inch 213 Dakota Flex Tree Trail Saddle Pro BrownPommel/Swells color does not match! Bare leather not stained or edged. Shotty stitching behind cantle. (see Pics Attached to review, decide for yourself? Do you e=really want to pay over $1,000 for this kind of workmanship. Worst of all this was a custom order and non returnable etc. I sent Saddle Shop an email outlining the issues and all I got back was "Thanks for Your Feedback? I own a tack business with my own line of Mule Tack and I would never let one of my items go out looking like Dakota Saddlery did!
Pros:None
Cons:None
MandyMagnolia, Ohio
November 17, 2017I would recommend to a friend
At last! I've found a western saddle that we love!I have a very short backed pony that I have had a terrible time with fitting, so I switched to riding in an English saddle, however I missed riding western. This saddle is very well made, and not only fits my main riding pony like a glove, but also EVERY other horse in our herd of 10! I have also purchased a 5 star pad that goes great with it. I highly recommend this saddle!
Pros:None
Cons:None
JenniWisconsin
July 4, 2017I would recommend to a friend
Very happy!I trail ride and take lessons. I have a very hard to fit mare and was able to get this saddle with the size tree I needed for $50 extra. I consider this a very reasonable price. (If anyone needs a saddle with flatter bars for a wide barrel of a horse, I got the Steele AW tree. I was a little nervous because you can't return it if you custom order a tree, but I had a saddle fitter tell me what I needed.) It's a little squeaky, but nothing horrible. The fenders are a bit stiff, but no worse than any other saddle I've had to break in. I haven't even oiled them yet, and they are tolerable. The seat is comfortable and I like the position of the stirrups-no horrible chair seat. I ride a spooky mare and feel secure in this saddle. I also like the rounded skirt and the price. Horsesaddleshop was easy to work with via the online chat and over the phone. Because of the different tree, it took 10 weeks to get, which was what I was told in the beginning. I'm a happy customer!
Pros:None
Cons:None
The Horse GirlCanada
April 22, 2015I would recommend to a friend
Beautiful Saddle and Timely Deliverythe saddle is exactly as described and is very comfortable. I have a very hard to fit paint and I was nervous ordering on line, but with the saddle fit guide and my own knowledge especially after trying over 15 different saddles until I finally figured out his fit, we got a saddle that fits him. He is happy and I am happy. And as a plus it is very comfortable.
Pros:None
Cons:None
debinakAlaska
July 24, 2014Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Nice SaddleTook a while before I had time to use this saddle. It came exactly as promised and it is very comfortable! Felt broke in the first day I rode in it.
Pros:None
Cons:None
Jen LWendell, MA
April 14, 2014I would recommend to a friend
Best Saddle I have ever owned!I use this on my wide mutton withered Morgan, for trail riding. It is absolutely beautifully crafted with amazing leather and detail. It is the best saddle I have seen for the price. Soooo in love with it.
Pros:None
Cons:None
Kathy, the dog trainerWest Grove pa
October 30, 2013I would recommend to a friend
very pleased with my Dakota Trail saddleI use it for my riding lessons, this saddle allows me to find my correct center but still leaves me feeling secure. My trainer recommended this saddle and I am very happy after trying many other styles and makes. The best value for my money. The service was good, I asked for a black rough out seat and got it no problems. I trail ride often as well and love its comfort. I do like the wide stirrups.
Pros:None
Cons:None
KatJackson, WY
August 17, 2013I would recommend to a friend
great trail saddlei use this saddle on trail rides. i was sick of having such a big, heavy saddle that i needed my husband to put it on my horse, but this saddle is light enough to let me do it myself. it seems to be well made and will last.
Pros:None
Cons:None
Gassyclassyarizona
June 8, 2013I would recommend to a friend
Awwww momentThis is the first saddle out of the many I have tried that fit me and Class perfect the first time. Sat down in it and had a AWWWWW moment. The guys at Horsesaddle shop are great too!!
Pros:None
Cons:None
Paint loverhouston texas
May 30, 2013Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
great for a stocky quarter type horseI was nervous about buying a saddle online but I had a great experience. No problems with the order or delivery. It is REALLY comfy for both me and my wide bodied APHA mare. Everyone said you had to oil it right away so that worried me but no problems for me at all. Its already broken in and no squeaks after just about 10 rides or so on the trail. I really love this saddle and it seems much more expensive that it actually cost!!
Pros:None
Cons:None
LisaChugiak, Alaska
March 16, 2013Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Love it!I love my new saddle. I have an extra wide withered, short backed, round gelding and have had a hard time fitting him with a saddle. HorseSaddleshop.com will modify almost any saddle and I chose this one. I didn't want a flex tree, instead I chose a wood extra wide tree. It fits my guy perfectly. I was able to get it mahogany in color to match my current tack and chose black strings, flank set and strap. I ordered the preassembly oiling, glad I did because it still is a bit stiff, time will loosen the leather though. I wish I had gotten extra padding put in the seat, but it's still comfortable. It arrived within 2 months, I live in Alaska so it took a little longer, but still free shipping which is huge for Alaskans. It's so pretty I almost hate to use it. I love my new saddle!
Pros:None
Cons:None
JenMinnesota
May 15, 2012I would recommend to a friend
Fabulous saddle at a fabulous price!!I am so impressed with this saddle! It is much more beautiful in-person and very well-made. It fits my horse very well with no pinching or rubbing and I don't use an expensive pad either. Everyone asks me about my saddle and where I got it. It just stands out so well. I do some arena work in this saddle, but mostly trail riding. Keep in mind with ANY DAKOTA SADDLE, you can SEMI-CUSTOMIZE IT. Just ask Horse Saddle Shop, they'll help you with anything. I ordered mine with different stirrups, a different seat leather, different color skirt leather, and different color saddle strings, latigo, and off-billet. NO EXTRA CHARGE EITHER. Ask another American saddle maker to change their saddle at no cost, I bet they won't do it. :) It does need to be oiled right away and will require some break-in time. A broomstick in the stirrups works great. I cannot say enough good things about this saddle and I can honestly say I would buy another Dakota Saddle over the more pricey brands any day.
Pros:None
Cons:None
Chelsea & DapperChipley, Fl
April 2, 2012Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Love this saddleI got this saddle on Christmas morning and just about cried. This is a beautiful, well made saddle. I love this particular tooling style and the endurance stirrups are great. Every saddle we own is a Dakota saddle, but this one is plum amazing. It fits my TWH who needs a wide tree perfectly. He moves freely underneath it. He loves to gallop and the saddle does not interfere with his shoulders at all. The only thing I am not impressed with is that the saddle has no marking on it anywhere that it is a Dakota saddle. It says it came from Horse Saddle Shop, which is great, but I don't see anywhere the brand Dakota. Besides that one minor flaw, I love this saddle and Dapper does too. I've ridden in a Tucker saddle, but I actually prefer this Dakota saddle to the Tucker saddles. Just a personal preference. I LOVE this saddle and it is well priced.
Pros:None
Cons:None
JeannieFort Myers, FL
February 15, 2012Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Great Saddle. Great Price.Great saddle at a great price. Sturdy, well made and comfortable for both rider and horse. Ordered wide tree for larger Foundation Quarter horse and he's very happy under saddle. Feels free in shoulders to do whatever I ask. Have spent up to 5 hours out at a time with no soreness for either of us. Only dislike was the wide endurance stirup but I simply changed them out to my old ones.
Pros:None
Cons:None
PaulaPahrump , Nv.
December 21, 2011I would recommend to a friend
Dakota SaddleThe service was excellent, and the saddle was above expectations
Pros:None
Cons:None
$1,683.50$1,295.00
4.5 stars based on 27 reviews
Kristin piko66223
August 23, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Asymmetrical shouldersUnfortunately I am not satisfied with this saddle for my asymmetrical horse. I have spent the money on a good expensive wool blanket on top of this saddle but it is now collecting dust. I couldn't ride him every day since he is 3 hours away from me but everything I did... some kind of sore showed up on him. The saddle is hard and for a bumpy horse... not impressed. So sad I got this outcome. It is a nice sturdy well built saddle overall!
Pros:None
Cons:Didn't work well for my asymmetrical horse!
Jason MSC
August 8, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Great SadfleWe 5 horses and a neighborhood full of riders. This saddle was the perfect addition that fits multiple riders and all of our horses. I do a lot of research before I buy and this saddle is definitely under priced. The quality is superior to other higher prices saddles out there. Would definitely recommend.
Pros:Lightweight, comfortable, great wuality
Cons:Nobe
m peppersImperial, MO
May 21, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Dakota saddlethis saddle is well made ,and fits my quarter perfectly
Pros:the saddle is well made ,and a good price
Cons:none
JaimeTalmo, Ga
May 15, 2022Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Well Made, Secure SaddleI bought this saddle after a lot of research and communication with the guys at horse saddle shop. I ended up hiring a saddle fitter to confirm which tree to purchase. This saddle (in the regular tree) is a perfect fit for my 3 year old QH. I am sure he will grow out of it soon but it has done the job for the last 6 months. It is put together well and is a very attractive saddle. The leather quality is very good. The deep seat has definitely kept me in the saddle with some of the shenanigans my baby puts me through so definitely this saddle is worth every penny.
Just a few downfalls with this saddle- the rigging it came with was very thick making for too much bulk under my leg, but it was easy enough to fix by replacing it for $15. I do find that the back cinch is a little too close to the girth- making it hard to have contact with the horse. My heel often ends up over the back cinch- def could be dangerous with spurs. Finally- the seat is excellent quality but just a touch too hard. I bruised my seat bone on an 11 mile ride and weeks later it still hurts. Would love just a little more cushion!
Just a few downfalls with this saddle- the rigging it came with was very thick making for too much bulk under my leg, but it was easy enough to fix by replacing it for $15. I do find that the back cinch is a little too close to the girth- making it hard to have contact with the horse. My heel often ends up over the back cinch- def could be dangerous with spurs. Finally- the seat is excellent quality but just a touch too hard. I bruised my seat bone on an 11 mile ride and weeks later it still hurts. Would love just a little more cushion!
Pros:Attractive, well made, secure seat
Cons:Hard seat, thick rigging, back cinch too far forward
KristinaIndiana
October 29, 2021Verified Buyer
I would recommend to a friend
Good quality Bought this saddle and like the look of it. The quality seems very good and well made. Fits my std bred/TWH very well. The only thing I do not like about the saddle is the seat is very hard. It has a foam padding but it is a very dense hard foam. I'm not sure if it will eventually soften up once it's broken in. For this reason I only gave this saddle a 4 star instead of 5. I will definitely have to add a pad if it does not soften up.
Pros:Good quality built and has a Steele tree
Cons:Seat is very hard foam