Martin Saddlery

Martin Saddlery

Guides, breakdowns, and know-how from Martin Saddlery

Hand lifting the leather skirt of a Martin saddle to reveal the stamped serial number.

Know Your Saddle

How to Read a Martin Saddle Serial Number

July 1, 2026

Decode the year, model, seat size, and gullet width stamped into any Martin saddle, before or after 2015 — with a full model code reference.

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Martin Saddlery leather barrel reins in use as a horse leans into a tight turn around the barrel during a competitive run.

Barrel Reins Guide

How to Choose the Best Barrel Racing Reins

October 1, 2024

Martin Saddlery breaks down leather, BioThane, mohair, and nylon barrel racing reins so you can choose with confidence.

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