Sonata Lightweight Synthetic Gaited Horse and Mule Saddle 

The Sonata gaited horse saddle provides a light weight, economical alternative to our traditional leather saddles. No compromises of quality are made in the construction of these saddles, even though prices start at just $843.00. We usehe modified J-bar tree in the Sonata. The Crest Ridge modified J-bar tree has stood the test of time. First seen in the saddles dating back to 1880, it was originally designed specifically for mules and narrow-bodied animals. This time tested and true tree has proven its worth in the thousand of animals able to remain sound with heavy use.

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The Sonata synthetic saddle weighs approximately 21 pounds and comes standard with:

• Nylon billets
• Wooden tree encased in fiberglass
• 12 oz leather tie strings 1000 denier weight Cordura
• Laced Bell Stirrups
• SupraCor leather-covered seat
• Cheyenne roll
• Real Blevins buckles! 

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The Sonata is highly customizable.  Available options include:

• Choice of seat:  SupraCor seat is standard or choose padded leather or suede

• Regular, wide and extra-wide width trees

• Leather colors of black, chestnut or show brown

• Short or regular fenders

• The horn can be deleted

• Slide-by rigging and rear flank sets are available for riding in rough terrain

• Available in seat sizes 15",16", and 17"
  • 14" and 18" seats are available with some trees as a special order.

Customer comments and feedback:

I got my Sonata on Monday and just finished riding Star in it. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, it!  Beautiful saddle!  Thank you so very much!  It fits her great and she looks gorgeous under it!  I was worried that I'd have to send it back to resize this or adjust that but I won't have to!  I love that the fenders move freely.  I love that the seat is comfy and when I get off her it doesn't feel like I've been sitting on wood and I feel snug in it. I love that it's light weight yet still gives you the comfort and safety of a heavier saddle.  Star moved into her gaits very nicely with no restrictions on her shoulder movement. I didn't get any complaints out of her.  I think she likes it.  No, I know she does!    Thank you!    Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Remona Seckinger  (December 2011)

A picture of Miss Lil' (aka Lily)  in her Crest Ridge saddle.  We're doing great and love our saddle.  Thanks Deb!  Tawnya N. (September 2011)

I recently purchased a used Sonata for my Fat – Mutton Withered Rocky Mountain Horse. I have ridden for 40 years and I must say I LOVE THIS SADDLE... Not only do I like the way it fits her and her gaiting is great – but I love the way it sits me in the saddle. I will be selling my $1,350. Tucker and am replacing it with my used $300 Crest Ridge. Debbie Backes

I am so excited about this saddle I am not sure where to start to thank you. I bought this from you back in November but wasn’t able to test ride in it until recently thanks to my mare injuring herself.

What a great fit! My little 14.3hh Moriesian has a draft size back and after working with you sending pictures and measurements back and forth we finally decided to go with your draft tree. Great choice, since she’s been out of work with the injury so she’s chunked up a bit and the saddle fits beautifully now with just a wool blanket. There’s plenty of potential to use a saddle pad when she starts to get back into shape.

Even with a plain wool blanket the saddle fits well, doesn’t pinch or ride high and has nice even weight distribution. The best part is it doesn’t roll on her mutton withered table top back!!!! I couldn’t believe it, I don’t even need to do a V-cinch, just regular cinching and I don’t get a roll. I don’t end up having to cinch it up tight either which my mare is very thankful for. I haven’t had issues with it sliding forward yet since we’re not doing heavy work but incase it does you have a great crupper attachment! It will probably come in handy when we start hill work or long rides.

The saddle is great for me too! I’m 6’2” and there are more than enough adjustments for my long legs with loads of room to spare in each direction. The seat is very secure and puts me in the correct “dressage” position instead of the chair seat I usually get with saddles. I really enjoy the hybrid between leather and synthetic materials. Leather in all the places you want it yet synthetic to help keep the weight down. Brilliant!

What a great saddle and thank you so much for your time to make sure I got one that fit just right. I am so thrilled with it I show everyone that comes over and am proud to tell them where I got it. Great job! Lindsay