Let me take this opportunity to thank you for inquiring about our TBM saddles.
TBM saddles are American made to our specifications, by the R. W. Bowman
Saddle Co. in Tennessee. All saddles are built on Steele saddle trees, a
company that has been making saddle trees since 1848, under the ownership of
one family.
The TBM saddles incorporate design features that have proven to make your
mule/horse a happier riding partner. Our mule saddles (optional for horses) all
feature a full open gullet channel to help prevent painful spinal pressure that
can result in debilitating injuries to your mule or horse, especially at the
junction of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae at
the loin area of the back. A crupper ring is
standard on all mule saddles.
All TBM saddles come standard with round skirts
with a drop rigging set in the 7/8 position.
Standard lining is a Faux Fur lining that is 90% wool
and 10% polyester. A full sheep shearling lining is
available. Pressure relief is provided in the stirrup
area of the tree to help prevent pressure from stirrup leathers causing swelling
and white marks behind the mule/horse's withers.
Flank billets and a 3 inch wide flank cinch is included in the price of all TBM
saddles, as are full rawhide covered bell stirrups with 3 ½ inch wide treads.
All TBM saddles are made with a full hand formed ground seat, and can be
ordered with an overlay padded seat, inlaid padded seat, bicycle padded seat,
or a hard seat. All TBM saddles come in several colors and finishes. TBM
saddles come with a one year warranty on materials and workmanship and a
ten year guarantee on the trees.