10 Reviews: Best Saddle for Horse with No Withers (Sep 2023)

These saddles are a wonderful choice for a variety of reasons, including how well they fit your horse and how comfortable they are to ride in. Competitor saddles are ideal for riders on a tight budget who want a high-quality saddle. They’re made by hand in Texas. The rawhide-covered wood tree, silver floral berry conchos, roughout leather-covered roper stirrups, roughout natural heavy oil leather, Cheyenne roll cantle, full rope border, front 7/8 drop rigging, full chocolate quilted suede seat, and 90/10 wool blend lining are all covered by a 5-year warranty. The seat pocket is designed to keep the roper in position and provide superior balance, giving the roper the upper hand.

The rawhide-covered wood tree, copper floral studded conchos, tooled to match leather-covered roper stirrups, 7/8 tooled natural leather with Wyoming flower and boomerang combination, front 7/8 drop rigging, a firm seat, and a 90/10 wool mix lining are all backed by a 5-year guarantee. The seat pocket is designed to keep the roper in position and provide superior balance, giving the roper the upper hand. It features a gullet that is 6-3/4″ W x 8″ H. The cantle measures 4 inches in diameter, with a swell of up to 13 inches.

Bought this saddle this spring and don't regret it for one second. What a well built and comfortable saddle to ride. Been to a few team roping's this spring and summer and have had nothing but great compliments about the looks of this saddle.

by Ryan

The NRS Competitor Series Saddles are designed specifically for competition. These saddles are a wonderful choice for a variety of reasons, including how well they fit your horse and how comfortable they are to ride in. Competitor saddles are ideal for riders searching for a high-quality saddle on a tight budget. They’re made entirely by hand in Texas. It features a gullet that is 6-3/4″ W x 8″ H in size. This saddle has a 4-inch cantle and can expand up to 13 inches.

The Circle Y Briscoe Roper features an LTM fiberglass reinforced wood DURAhide wide tree, is totally hand tooled, has flint rawhide roper stirrups, and comes with a rear cinch set. Suede seat with rough-out jockeys and fenders. Rawhide horn lip with silver-laced rawhide cantle binder This is a nice-looking roping saddle at a reasonable price, with all of the Circle Y quality you’d expect. They feature a seat that is 15.5 inches wide. It bears a half-breed box stamp with a flowery border design. The cantle is about 3 1/2 inches long.

The 2542 Hamilton Ranch Cutter delivers optimum performance with a tight contact skirt for precise cueing and a square rear skirt that won’t get in the way in turns. Front rigging is installed in the skirt to allow for unfettered fender movement. It features a Fiberglass reinforced wood tree at stress spots such as the swell, base of the swell, and cantle, as well as along the bars, to ensure that this saddle will last a lifetime. The dimensions of the horn are 3″ Neck x 2 1/2″ Cap, and the weight is around 34.00 Pounds.

The Ohio Reiner 2672 was created for the competitor who wishes to stand out in the show ring. Rich chocolate leather serves as a stunning backdrop for antique patina conchos and spot embellishments. The center pocket ground seat, designed by reiners for reiners, will maintain the rider in the ideal posture, and fenders are hung to allow for a forward swing to sit the stop. The skirt’s leg cut enables precision cueing, and skirts are trimmed slightly shorter than regular reiners for ease of movement and to suit smaller or younger horses. For added comfort, the fenders are pre-turned.

The Circle Y 1389 Dodge Ranch Sorter saddle features a Kevlar-reinforced wood tree and is elegantly hand-tooled to endure the pressures of everyday labor. To keep moisture out and increase strength, the timber tree is wrapped with Kevlar. For precision cueing, the skirt has a close touch form. Seat jockeys and fenders were roughed up for more grip. Latigo tie straps and a matching flank cinch pair are provided. To knot all of your stuff, you’ll need six sets of strings. The horn has a 3 1/2″ neck and a 2″ cap. This saddle has a 13-inch swell capacity.

Cody Crow, a competitor, and teacher in Reined Cow Horse, Ranch Horse Versatility, and Ranch Riding, invented this traditional versatility saddle. The 1380 Cody Crow Ranch Rider comes with a lifetime tree guarantee, so you can ride with confidence. A leg cutout in close contact skirts allows for accurate cueing. For fastening your saddle, the matching broad flank cinch set is supplied. This saddle is made of heavy oil leather and is built for rigorous labor both in and out of the arena, making it ideal for any ride. The horn has a 4″ neck and a 2 1/4″ cap. This saddle has a 13-inch swell capacity.

The 1381 Cody Crow Ranch Rider is a tremendously adaptable saddle that was designed by Cody Crow, a competitor, and trainer for Reined Cow Horse, Ranch Horse Versatility, and Ranch Riding. Close contact skirts for accurate cueing make it easier to enter and exit the arena. The hand-tooled TB flowers and double border line add elegance to this saddle, making it ideal for everyday use. The 7/8 In-Skirt C rigging and flank cinch set included in the package help you stay steady on any ride. The saddle tree comes with a lifetime warranty, so you can rest easy.

Cody Crow, a competitor, and trainer in Reined Cow Horse, Ranch Horse Versatility, and Ranch Riding, invented this versatility saddle. The 1382 Cody Crow Ranch Rider has a heavy-duty Precision BW Ranch Cutter tree that comes with a lifetime guarantee when used as intended. From the close contact cutouts to the thread color, the Acorn Oak hand tooling that runs from the skirt to the swell to the matching flank cinch and fenders, to the contrasting vintage highlights on the rich chocolate finish that match the wood Visalia stirrups and even hobble straps, everything on this saddle has been carefully considered. All-day comfort is provided with the deluxe inlay hard seat. Cody prefers a wide flank cinch, which is included in the package.