Built for the cowboy who ranches all day or the horseman who does it all, the new Martin Saddlery Cowboy Saddle is designed to handle whatever your day throws at you and keep you comfortable while doing it. From training young horses to roping cattle in the middle of a pasture, this saddle is pure cowboy ingenuity taken to a new level. Flat plate and dropped rigging provide extra strength for doctoring cattle and a secure fit that won’t shift when you dally or tie off. A deep, narrow ground seat keeps you comfortable and confident. Wider swells allow more room without losing the ease of getting to the front of your saddle, and free-moving fenders keep you balanced with your feet under you. It’s a true cowboy saddle, made for long days of ranch work, that also gives you all-day comfort for training and riding.
Built for the cowboy who ranches all day or the horseman who does it all, the new Martin Saddlery Cowboy Saddle is designed to handle whatever your day throws at you. Flat plate and dropped rigging, a deep, narrow ground seat, wider swells, and free-moving fenders work together to keep you secure, balanced, and comfortable from doctoring cattle to training young horses. Available in a range of seat sizes, horn and cantle heights, and leather finishes, it’s pure cowboy ingenuity taken to a new level.
Flat Plate and Dropped Rigging
Extra strength for doctoring cattle and a secure fit that won’t shift when you dally or tie off.
Deep, Narrow Ground Seat
A secure feel that keeps you comfortable and confident in the saddle.
Wider Swells
More room without losing the ease of getting to the front of your saddle.
Free-Moving Fenders
Stay balanced and keep your feet under you all day long.
Why he rides the Cowboy: Tyler spends long days starting colts and putting miles on green horses, so he needs a saddle that keeps him secure and in a correct position. The dropped plate rigging hugs his horse for stability when he ropes, and helps for cinch relief. With the fenders set forward, his feet stay out in front of him for balance, and the shaved seat keeps him close to his horse from the first ride of the day to the last.
Latigos on Both Sides
He can tighten from either side when a horse draws up during a long day or when he switches horses.
Dally or Tie-On Horn
It’s tall enough to dally on but not so tall that it gets in the way when he ties on.
Skirt Cutout
It brings him closer to his horse for more contact and comfort.
Proven Tree Fit
The Martin tree has fit horses from 2-year-olds to an 8-year-old with no roll, and Tyler says it felt broke-in from the first ride.
In this video, Tyler Schaffner walks through the Martin Cowboy Saddle he helped design. He covers the rigging, fenders, swells, seat, horn and tree, and he explains how each one keeps him balanced and comfortable through long days of ranch work and riding young horses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Martin Saddlery Cowboy Saddle designed for?
The Martin Saddlery Cowboy Saddle is designed for ranch work, roping cattle, training young horses, and everyday riding. Developed with Tyler Schaffner, it combines a secure seat, room to move, and comfort for long days horseback.
What makes the Martin Cowboy Saddle comfortable for all-day riding?
The Cowboy Saddle features a deep, narrow ground seat, a cutout skirt for closer contact with your horse, and wide swells with leg cuts for added room. Free-moving fenders allow you to adjust your leg position and stay balanced while working or riding.
Can you rope cattle in the Martin Cowboy Saddle?
Yes. The Martin Cowboy Saddle is designed for roping cattle during ranch work, including pasture doctoring. Its flat plate and dropped rigging provide strength and stability when you dally or tie off, while the seat design allows you to move toward the front of the saddle when needed.
Is the Martin Cowboy Saddle suitable for riding young horses?
Yes. Tyler Schaffner helped develop the Cowboy Saddle with riding colts and training young horses in mind. Its wider swells provide a secure feel, while the fender placement allows riders to bring their legs forward for balance and support.
What sizes and custom options are available for the Martin Cowboy Saddle?
The Martin Cowboy Saddle comes in seat sizes from 14 to 16 inches in half-inch increments. Options include a hard or inlaid seat; Natural, Chocolate, or Chestnut leather; and tooled or roughout finishes. Riders can also choose a standard 3½-inch or short 3-inch horn, plus a standard 3-inch or high 3½-inch cantle.
Build Your Cowboy
Choose your seat size, leather, tooling and finish, and we'll build a Cowboy Saddle made for you and your horse.
