The Freedom Saddle by Meleta Brown http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com Made by Crates Leather Company - Designed by Meleta Brown Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:57:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 15″ Crates Freedom Trophy http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/15-crates-freedom-trophy.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/15-crates-freedom-trophy.html#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:57:34 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=478 This saddle is a 15″ Crates Freedom trophy that is in great shape. Beautiful saddle with basketweave design and chap leather seat.  Asking $1350 on it only because it’s a trophy!  Without lettering, this saddle is $1750!   Need more information or pictures please contact:  Jeanne Lindbloom 660-216-3250 (MO)

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/15-crates-freedom-trophy.html/feed 0 14.5″ Basketweave Barrel Saddle http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/145-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/145-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:04:02 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=469 14.5″ seat, basket weave Freedom Fit Meleta Brown barrel saddle by Crates.  I purchsed it in 2007, has been well taken care of. The quality of these saddles are amazing!
Please e-mail at libertyengleman@hotmail.com or call 360-560-6627 for questions. $1400.00.

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/145-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html/feed 0 14″ Basketweave Barrel Saddle http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/14-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/14-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:57:49 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=463 Crates Freedom saddle by Meleta Brown for sale!  14″ seat basketweave design in excellent condition.  Less than a year old.  Rides great. Price new is $1700, will take $1500 plus $50 shipping. Need more information or pictures please contact:  Jeanne Lindbloom 660-216-3250 (MO)

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/14-basketweave-barrel-saddle.html/feed 0 Used Saddles for Sale http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/used-saddles-for-sale.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/used-saddles-for-sale.html#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:45:25 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=459 As a new feature to our faithful clients, we’re offering free saddle classifieds for your Freedom Saddles. If you have a saddle that you would like to post online, please send the following information to The Webmaster: Title of ad, photo(s) of saddle, description (including price) and contact information. We’ll get your saddle posted on our site free of charge. Please also remember to send a courtesy “sold” email when you sell your saddle so we can take it off the site. Thanks!

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/used-saddles/used-saddles-for-sale.html/feed 0 Saddling the Arab http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/articles/saddle-fitting/saddling-the-arab.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/articles/saddle-fitting/saddling-the-arab.html#comments Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:35:26 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=451 When it comes to saddling the Arab with a Western saddle, while there Arabian bars, they don’t always work. (It’s pretty wild the number of Quarter horses, Icelandics and Paints I saddle with Arabian bars.) The one saddle that almost always works with Arabians is the Freedom Saddle, made by Crates for Meleta Brown. The bars of this saddle are flared at the shoulders, very important for the width of the Arab barrel those shoulders move over. They also have enough rise over the flank so that they do not cut into the loin between the ribs and hips. Equally important are the width of the bars, a full 1.5″ wider than most stock bars. Why? Because the greater the bearing surface in contact with the back, the smaller the pressure any one square inch of the back.

Kari Augustine of www.smartstartstable.com riding GF Raushana+/, Canada Champion 3 X Top Trail Horse in The Freedom Saddle by Meleta Brown.

Kari Augustine of www.smartstartstable.com riding GF Raushana+/, Canada Champion 3 X Top Trail Horse in The Freedom Saddle by Meleta Brown.

Article re-posted with permission from Cordia Pearson. Original article can be seen at “Saddling the Arab“.

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/articles/saddle-fitting/saddling-the-arab.html/feed 0 Recommended Cinch http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/pads-girths/recommended-cinch.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/pads-girths/recommended-cinch.html#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:09:15 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=358 Recommended Cinch to use with your Freedom Saddle]]> Nylon Cinch

RECOMMENDED CINCH – SPECIFY SIZE AND COLOR

5” wide nylon with wool felt lining in black or brown only.
Stainless buckles & dees. Specify color and size. $49.95

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/pads-girths/recommended-cinch.html/feed 0 Basketweave Reins http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/strap-goods/basketweave-reins.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/strap-goods/basketweave-reins.html#comments Fri, 05 Sep 2008 15:46:36 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=353 Beautiful hand stamped basketweave top quality leather reins available in single or split styles with in various leather color options.]]> Mahogany Reins

Split Reins
Single Reins

See the Extra Options page for leather colors and other options.

All strap goods available with matching conchos and buckle sets!

Save 10% on your matching strap goods when ordered at the same time as your new saddle!!

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5 Star Pads with cowhide wear leathers
1/2″ natural pad with cowhide leathers $185.00
1/2″ black pad with cowhide leathers $202.00
3/4″ natual pad with cowhide leathers $192.00
3/4″ black pad with cowhide leathers $212.00

ALL PADS COME WITH A FREE CLEANING SPONGE!

Add your brand or initials to the back corners.
Price depends on amount of lettering involved. $10-20 pair.
5-Star Corner Brand

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5-Star Pads

1/2″ natural pad w/oiled wear leathers $155.00
1/2″ black pad with oiled wear leathers $172.00
3/4″ natural pad with oiled wear leathers $162.00
3/4″ black pad with oiled wear leathers $182.00

ALL PADS COME WITH A FREE CLEANING SPONGE!

Add your brand or initials to the back corners.
Price depends on amount of lettering involved. $10-20 pair.
5-Star Corner Brand

]]> http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/pads-girths/5-star-wool-pad.html/feed 0 Ostrich Breastcollar http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/strap-goods/ostrich-breastcollar.html http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/strap-goods/ostrich-breastcollar.html#comments Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:29:16 +0000 admin http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/?p=258 Ostrich Breastcollar - Available in different colors and styles.]]> Black Ostrich Breastcollar

Breast collar with ostrich accents $150.00

See the Extra Options page for leather colors and other options.

All strap goods available with matching conchos and buckle sets!

Save 10% on your matching strap goods when ordered at the same time as your new saddle!!

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