Specialized Saddles

09/23/2026

Congratulations to Specialized Saddles Representative Tom Kelner ner and his group on a great weekend at the WFEA World Cup Series in Hamilton, Montana! 🏹

Two days of competition were held at the Vogt Ranch, with all riders competing at the same level with no divisions. Tom hosted the event as an International Judge in the WFEA system while also competing!

September 19th Results
🥇 1st Place – Tom Kelner
🥈 2nd Place – Gabby Titus
🥉 3rd Place – Kalena Danley

September 20th Results
🥇 1st Place – Tom Kelner
🥈 2nd Place – Kalena Danley
🥉 3rd Place – Aaron Chang

We also loved seeing so many riders from Tom’s group competing in Specialized Saddles, all fit by Tom!

Josie Titus & Jerry – Eurolight
Janie Vogt & Archer – Eurolight
Kalena Danley & Jackson – International
Chrissie Chang & Archer – Eurolight
Cameron Monmtaz & Dan – Eurolight
Tom Kelner & Otto – Eurolight

Congratulations to everyone on a great weekend of equestrian archery!

09/18/2026

Friday Fitting with a Tevis Legend!

Specialized Saddles Rep Heidi Helly recently met with endurance rider Karen Donley to fit Karen’s horse Red for a new Specialized Saddles Ultralight!

Karen also brought along a very special horse to the fitting — Royal Patron “Winnie.” At 24 years young, this Arabian mare has an incredible endurance career that includes eight Tevis Top Ten finishes and a Tevis Cup win!

It’s always a pleasure to work with accomplished endurance riders and the incredible horses that carry them mile after mile. We can’t wait to see Red in her new Ultralight!

09/17/2026

Throwback Thursday!

A look back at Specialized Saddles owner David Kaden riding Flightleader Two, “Zuby,” at Flight Leader Farm.

David is riding in the Specialized Saddles Ultralight, a saddle designed to keep weight to a minimum while providing comfort and adjustability for both horse and rider.

It’s always fun looking back at the horses, riders, and miles that are part of the Specialized Saddles story!

09/16/2026

We love seeing happy horses and happy riders!

Specialized Saddles Representative Molly Rodgers recently helped Crystal and Dr Pepper get set up in a Specialized Saddles Eurolight, paired with this beautiful Alegría woven saddle blanket from Custom Equine: Woven Blankets & Saddles!

It looks like Dr Pepper is already putting the new setup to good use out on the trails, and we love seeing those smiles!

Thank you for sharing, Molly!

All smiles in our Alegría (Joy) woven saddle blanket, and it didn’t take long to see why. Dr Pepper is already enjoying the trails, and Crystal has found her new favorite saddle and pad combo. ✨

Saddle Blanket Specs:
Alegría woven saddle blanket in brown, gray, ivory & black
28” × 34”
1/4” 100% wool felt with half wool fleece

Saddle Specs:
Specialized Saddles Eurolight Endurance Saddle
• Brown leather
• Black buffalo seat
• Tall cantle
• English rigging
• Southwest edge tooling

09/15/2026

1st Place AND Best Condition! 🏆

Congratulations to Ari Spoto and Woody on an outstanding ride at the McCaffrey Memorial Ride this past Sunday, September 13th!

Ari and Woody took 1st Place in Sunday’s 50-mile ride, with Woody also earning Best Condition!

The pair competed in Ari’s Specialized Saddles Ultralight, fit by Specialized Saddles Representative Heidi Helly.

What a fantastic accomplishment and a great example of finishing 50 miles strong. Congratulations, Ari and Woody!

09/14/2026

A great weekend for Specialized Saddles riders at the McCaffrey Memorial Ride!

Congratulations to Nina Bomar and Om El Jadon on earning Best Condition in the 50-mile ride on Saturday, September 12, riding in her Specialized Saddles Ultralight!

The success continued in the 25-mile LD, where junior rider Hayden Botello took the win and Andy Botello earned Best Condition in his Specialized Saddles Ultralight.

Andy Botello and Karen Donley also each sponsored two junior riders in the 25-mile LD, and their group finished first!

All of these Specialized Saddles were fit by rep Heidi Helly

Congratulations to Nina, Hayden, Andy, Karen, and all of the junior riders on a fantastic weekend!

📸 Nina Bomar & Om El Jadon at the 2026 McCaffrey Memorial Ride
📸 Karen Donley & Andy Botello at the 2026 Tevis Cup

09/11/2026

Freedom through the shoulders can make all the difference for a gaited horse — and that’s where an adjustable fit really shines!

Sherry Morgan Garnes and Beau are a great example. After struggling through five different saddles and years of back soreness, they found success in a Specialized Eurolight.

“Beau has competed in CTR & Endurance with the Eurolight. We went through five saddles with continued sore back over five years. Beau has received his National Championship 2022 & 2023 in CTR and done very well in Endurance, with no back issues. Thank you Specialized and Tiger & Jeanne Steele, Specialized saddle fitters.”

— Sherry Garnes
2023 NATRC President’s Cup Saddle Winner

Our patented 3-D Adjustable Fit System allows you to independently adjust Width, Arch/Rock, and Angle — even from side to side. For gaited horses, that adjustability can be especially valuable in creating the shoulder clearance and freedom of movement they need to gait comfortably and naturally!

09/10/2026

to Office Manager Amanda Rodgers putting in conditioning miles with WPTR Peekaboo Two at Flight Leader Farm!

Amanda rode and conditioned Peekaboo in a Specialized Saddles Eurolight, weighing approximately 13 lbs. The Eurolight's lightweight design and close-contact feel make it a great choice for long hours in the saddle, whether you're conditioning, trail riding, or preparing for the next endurance ride.

There’s nothing quite like putting in the miles, building fitness, and watching a horse get stronger with every ride!

09/09/2026

Fresh out of the saddle shop 🖤

This Specialized Eurolight came together beautifully in all black, with black leather, a black buffalo seat, and spot floral tooling for just the right amount of detail.

Finished with our horseshoe hardware D-rings and engraved rope conchos, the silver accents really stand out against the black leather.

There’s just something about black leather and silver hardware that never misses!