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Made to Fit the Roper

Martin roping saddles are built to hold your body position and take the jerk, whether you're heading, heeling, or roping calves. 

Built the Way You Like

Custom Team Roper

With the Martin Custom Team Roper, you choose the cantle, swells, seat, and horn to get the ride, confidence, and feel you're looking for. Top headers and heelers all have certain things that work for them, and their saddles are built around their style. This one lets you do the same. Build it the way you like it, and ride a saddle that fits how you rope.

Seat Sizes Available: 13" - 16"

Cantle Sizes Available: 2.5", 3", 3.5", 4"

Horn Styles Available: #18, CR3, DM6, DM8, TR100

Starting at $5,178
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Traditional Calf Saddle, Proven

Joe Beaver Calf Saddle

The Joe Beaver Calf Roper sits you close to your horse, can take the big jerks, and has a low cantle for a quick, clean get-off. The seat keeps you balanced and in position, and the way the stirrups hang puts your legs in a natural, comfortable spot so you can stay balanced and correct. Designed by World Champion Joe Beaver, it keeps the traditional calf saddle alive. Joe B puts on dozens of clinics every year, helping ropers find the right seat, and this saddle is built to give calf ropers and their horses a real competitive edge.

Seat Sizes Available: 13.5" - 15.5"

Starting at $5,367
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Custom Team Roper Saddle, Natural 14.5" | 14976
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Natural 14.5" | 14976
$5,270.00
$5,270.00
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Chestnut 14" | 14881
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Chestnut 14" | 14881
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
$6,510.00
$6,510.00
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
$6,790.00
$6,790.00
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Custom Team Roper Saddle, Natural 14.5" | 14976
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Natural 14.5" | 14976
$5,270.00
$5,270.00
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Chestnut 14" | 14881
Custom Team Roper Saddle, Chestnut 14" | 14881
$5,500.00
$5,500.00
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
$6,510.00
$6,510.00
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
$6,790.00
$6,790.00
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Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14698
$6,510.00
$6,510.00
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
Joe B Calf Roping Saddle, Natural 14" | 14697
$6,790.00
$6,790.00
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FAQs

Martin rope saddles are built around the way you rope. The Martin Custom Team Roper lets you choose the cantle, swells, seat and horn to get the ride, confidence and feel you're looking for, whether you head or heel. The Joe Beaver Calf Roper was designed by World Champion Joe Beaver. It sits you close to your horse, can take the big jerks, and has a low cantle for a quick, clean get-off.

What's the difference between the Custom Team Roper and the Joe Beaver Calf Roper?

The Custom Team Roper is built for team roping, and you choose the cantle, swells, seat and horn to fit how you rope. The Joe Beaver Calf Roper is a traditional calf saddle with close contact, a low cantle for a quick get-off, and the strength to take the big jerks.

Can I customize the Martin Custom Team Roper?

Yes. You choose the cantle, swells, seat and horn. Top headers and heelers all have things that work for them, and their saddles are built around their style. The Custom Team Roper lets you do the same. Your Martin dealer can walk you through the options or reach out to [email protected].

Is the Custom Team Roper for headers or heelers?

Both. Because you choose the cantle, swells, seat and horn, you can set it up for your position and your style.

What makes the Joe Beaver Calf Roper good for tie-down roping?

It sits you close to your horse and has a low cantle for a quick, clean get-off. The seat keeps you balanced and in position. The way the stirrups hang puts your legs in a natural spot, so you stay balanced and correct through the run.

Who is Joe Beaver?

Joe Beaver is a World Champion roper and clinician who has ridden hundreds of saddles over his professional career. He puts on dozens of clinics every year, helping ropers find the right seat, and he designed the Joe Beaver Calf Roper to keep the traditional calf saddle alive.