Specialized Saddles

11/02/2026

🦄 A Little Fairy Dust & Saddle Time!

Who says unicorns aren't real?!

Meet Ayla and her bestie Molly, two of the Crater Hill Equestrian youth riders who brought a little extra magic to the Camp Far West Intro Ride!

Dressed as fairies and riding their very own unicorns, these two made quite the enchanting pair! And underneath all that Halloween magic? Both girls were riding in their Specialized Saddles Crater Hill Youth saddles!

We love seeing the next generation of riders making memories, having adventures, and sharing their love of horses with their best friends!

Way to go, Ayla and Molly! Keep spreading that fairy dust on the trails! ✨

10/30/2026

Check out Mia Moore riding RB Besster in her Specialized Eurolight at the 2026 Biltmore Fall Endurance Ride to Benefit Hope for Horses this past weekend!

Mia is no stranger to endurance riding. In 2022, she earned the AERC Specialized Saddles Rookie Award, logging an impressive 980 miles that season. Fast forward to 2026, and she's still out there doing what she loves.

Even better, Mia is still riding in the Specialized Eurolight award saddle she received. Lightweight, comfortable, and featuring our 3-D Adjustable Fit System, the Eurolight is built for long days in the saddle and the miles that come with them.

Speaking of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Rookie of the Year Award, we're excited to see another great group of riders competing for the 2026 season!

Current Standings as of October 12, 2026

Endurance Distance
1st – Jim Carter (MW) – 615 miles
2nd – Katie Clayton (SW) – 605 miles
Tied 3rd – Stephanie Richter (NW) – 350 miles
Tied 3rd – Makenna Jentgen (W) – 350 miles

Limited Distance
1st – Sarah Jane Mayo (CT) – 230 miles
2nd – Jonathan Paul Taylor (SE) – 205 miles
3rd – Edward Powers (MT) – 195 miles

Congratulations to Mia and RB Besster on a successful ride, and best of luck to all our 2026 Rookie of the Year Award contenders! We love seeing the next generation of endurance riders putting in the miles!

📸 Becky Pearman Photography

10/29/2026

Throwback Thursday!

We're digging into the archives for this one! Take a trip down memory lane with us and enjoy this throwback video of a younger Codie from 15 years ago!

Watch as Codie demostrates how easy it is to adjust your Specialized Saddle.

Whether you've been riding in a Specialized Saddle for years or are just discovering us, we're always happy to help you find the right saddle for you and your horse.

Have questions about our saddles? Give us a call at 915-345-4130. We'd love to hear from you!

🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn_DFyy9rvY

Each saddle is built custom to your order, although we try to keep ...

10/28/2026

Erika Aberle is loving her new Specialized Saddles Ultralight for her gaited Rocky Mountain mare!

Erika chose a beautiful combination of brown leather with a black smooth trail seat, no tooling, silver berry conchos, and stainless steel hardware. She also added cantle and pommel footman's loops with leather strings for those extra trail-riding essentials.

A classic, clean look that's ready for miles on the trail!

Saddle was fit by Specialized Saddles representative Heidi Helly.

Thank you, Erika, for choosing Specialized Saddles! We wish you and your mare many happy miles together!

10/27/2026

A Happy Horse & Rider!

Cora and her horse Merpsydes are enjoying their Specialized Saddles Eurolight, fitted remotely with the help of our in-office saddle fitter, Amanda!

Here's what Cora had to say:

"When my saddle arrived, getting it to fit my horse's funny shaped back looked quite hopeless. I thought getting it fit correctly via e-mail would be annoying and time consuming. In reality, all I needed was an expert suggestion on where to start and a few tips after that. The responses were timely and the customer service was fantastic. I would highly recomend Specialized Saddles to anyone in need of a new saddle."

With our adjustable fitting system and a little guidance, even challenging saddle fits can be easier than expected!

Thank you, Cora, for sharing your experience with us. We're so glad we could help you and Merpsydes find the right fit!

10/26/2026

Congratulations to Alex Niehaus and her horse BAK JABARI (Juda) on an outstanding performance at the Lake Sonoma AERC Endurance Ride!

The pair took home 1st Place and Best Condition in the 50! Earning both awards is a wonderful accomplishment and a testament to the partnership between horse and rider.

Alex rides in her Specialized Saddles Ultralight, and we love seeing our riders and their horses achieving great things out on the endurance trails!

Congratulations again to Alex and Judah on a fantastic ride!

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10/23/2026

At Specialized Saddles, we know that no two horses are built alike, and that's exactly why adjustability matters! From Arabians and Quarter Horses to gaited horses and even Mustangs, our saddles are designed to accommodate a wide variety of builds.

Meet Puzzle, an 8-year-old, 15-hand Devils Garden/Modoc Mustang ridden by Phoebe Chambers in her Specialized Saddles Ultralight!

Puzzle may not have the typical build of an endurance horse, but that certainly hasn't stopped him and Phoebe from enjoying the sport! The pair recently completed three consecutive days of limited-distance rides at Moab, Utah, with Puzzle getting stronger each day.

Phoebe hopes their journey encourages others who may think their bigger, heavier-built Mustangs aren't suited for endurance riding. With patience, conditioning, and a willingness to give it a try, these horses can accomplish more than you might expect!

We love seeing horses of all breeds and builds out enjoying the trails in their Specialized Saddles. Congratulations to Phoebe and Puzzle on their continued adventures!

10/22/2026

Taking a look back at Rita Eiesland Holen and her horse, Best Habib, who brought home the NM Gold in 2017! 🏅

Rita and Best Habib made a great team, competing in their Specialized Saddles Ultralight, featuring our adjustable fitting system designed to keep horses comfortable mile after mile.

Congratulations again to Rita and Best Habib on this wonderful accomplishment! We love looking back at the memories our riders have made over the years.

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10/21/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Denise Scheaffer and Jamals Chime VO (Diva)!

Denise and Diva recently competed in the Arabian Horse Association Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) Championship and came home with the win!

Denise shared:

"I couldn't be more proud how far we've come to just qualify to enter the Arabian Horse Association CTR Championship ride...and then to come home with the win against seasoned horses and riders makes this even more meaningful. My heart is full, Diva gave her all and is so deserving of this award!"

Denise rides in a Specialized Saddles Aussie Ultralight, and we love seeing the accomplishments of our riders and their horses!

Congratulations to Denise and Diva on a well-earned championship win!

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Jax Beloberk and his horse Highh Marks on an incredible performance at the Red Rock Rumble! 🏆

Competing in their first CEIYJ2*, this team took 1st place overall and earned Best Condition for both AERC and the CEIYJ2*!

What a fantastic accomplishment for this talented team! Jax is now working toward qualifying two of his exceptional horses for Slovakia next year, and we're excited to follow his journey!

Jax rides in the Specialized Ultralight saddle that was fit by Specialized Saddles Representative Lori Justin.

We're proud to celebrate their success and can't wait to see what they accomplish next!

📸 William Gore Photography

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