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		<title>Sheridan Flower Barrel Saddle</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Barrel Saddles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9232-thumb.jpg" align="left" />

NEW!  HAND CARVED fully tooled Sheridan Flower design made especially for my barrel saddle!  Very deeply carved.  The picture doesn't do justice to this gorgeous tooling! Saddle design is as shown with choice of seats from suede, chap leather or ostrich.  Leather wrapped horn with rawhide edging, rawhide edged cantle, 100% real]]></description>
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<p><span id="more-75"></span>NEW!  HAND CARVED fully tooled Sheridan Flower design made especially for my barrel saddle!  Very deeply carved.  The picture doesn&#8217;t do justice to this gorgeous tooling! Saddle design is as shown with choice of seats from suede, chap leather or ostrich.  Leather wrapped horn with rawhide edging, rawhide edged cantle, 100% real wool lining, choice of conchos and Wall stirrups.</p>
<p>Item #9232</p>
<p>Seat sizes: 14, 14 ½, 15, 16</p>
<ul>
<li>Base price $2200</li>
<li>Shown with black ostrich seat for $2450</li>
<li>Also available in Halfbreed (suede seat, roughout seat jockey &amp; fenders) for $2000</li>
<li>Also available in ¾ carved with roughout seat jockey, carved fenders for $2150</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON BARREL SADDLES </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Leather wrapped with rawhide edge horn</li>
<li>Leather overlay cantle with rawhide edge</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups  in 2” tread with rubber grips</li>
<li>Natural oil finish</li>
<li>Handtooled or hand stamped designs</li>
<li>Choice of suede seat color</li>
<li>Hansen conchos</li>
<li>Special triangle rigging set in ¾ position &amp; hung off the tree</li>
<li>Complete 3” rear flank set</li>
<li>Skirts lined with thick genuine wool</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Silverlaced cantle  +$75</li>
<li>Rawhide braided horn  +$50</li>
<li>Chestnut or mahogany finish (see color chart) no additional charge</li>
<li>Upholstery grade smooth leather seats +$50</li>
<li>Ostrich seats +$300</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups in 3” tread with rubber grips +$10</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite slanted stirrups in 2” or 3” tread with rubber grips +$20  (please specify if you want leather tread instead!)</li>
<li>Special Hansen conchos (please see concho chart)</li>
<li>Fully tooled, ¾ tooled (roughout on fenders only) or halfbreed (roughout seat, jockey and fenders) available in all designs</li>
</ul>
<p>Choice of fender length (shorter by 2” or longer by 2”)</p>
<ul></ul>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg"><img title="Triangle Rigging" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg" border="0" alt="Triangle Rigging" width="428" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>All the Freedom saddles have a specially designed triangle rigging  placed in ¾ position off the tree.  This places the rigging about 4”  from the horse’s elbow for additional comfort and an even pull on the  cinch to help in holding the back of the saddle down properly.  When  used in conjunction with the rear flank snugly in place will keep your  horse more comfortable.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">SHIPPING CHARGES ON ALL SADDLES:  $50.00</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><em>PLEASE NOTE: There are no additional shipping charges on additional items when ordered at the same time as a new saddle.</em></span></p>
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		<title>Basketweave Trail Saddle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Trail Saddles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9235-thumb.jpg" align="left" />

Hand stamped basketweave with smooth seat jockeys &#038; fenders, 100% real, thick wool lining.  Features Montana Silversmiths conchos, your choice of smooth, chap leather seating color, rawhide edged horn and rawhide edged cantle, saddle strings on rear of saddle, leather laced 2” stirrups, and complete rear flank set. Your choice of mahogany, chestnut or natural finish with smooth seat jockey and fenders. Shown in mahogany. Leather laced stirrups with 2” tread is standard.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9235-large.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="Basketweave Trail Saddle" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9235.jpg" border="0" alt="Basketweave Trail Saddle" width="300" height="444" /></a></p>
<p><span id="more-60"></span>Hand stamped basketweave with smooth seat jockeys &amp; fenders, 100% real, thick wool lining.  Features Montana Silversmiths conchos, your choice of smooth, chap leather seating color, rawhide edged horn and rawhide edged cantle, saddle strings on rear of saddle, leather laced 2” stirrups, and complete rear flank set. Your choice of mahogany, chestnut or natural finish with smooth seat jockey and fenders. Shown in mahogany. Leather laced stirrups with 2” tread is standard.</p>
<p>Item #9235</p>
<p>Price $1600<br />
17&#8243; &#8211; $1625</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">TRAIL ORDER SPECIAL!!</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">ORDER YOUR 3 PC. BREAST COLLAR, BROWBAND HEADSTALL AND MATCHING SPLIT REINS WITH YOUR SADDLE AND SAVE!!  3 PC. SET  $175.00!!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Chap leather seats are standard on the trails and included in the pricing.</em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Please note, conchos can be changed for an additional charge on all saddles! </em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON TRAIL SADDLES</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Leather wrapped horn with rawhide edge</li>
<li>Leather hand stamped  4” cantle</li>
<li>Upholstery grade smooth leather seat</li>
<li>Berry, steerhead or sunflower conchos</li>
<li>Wall 3” tread <em>slanted</em> stirrups with leather footbed</li>
<li>Dees &amp; Strings on back housing</li>
<li>Choice of mahogany, chestnut or natural finish</li>
<li>Special triangle rigging set in ¾ position and hung off the tree</li>
<li>Complete rear flank set</li>
<li>Skirts lined with thick genuine wool</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Latigo wrapped horn  +$40</li>
<li>Rawhide edged cantle  +$50</li>
<li>Suede seats – no charge</li>
<li>Additional D &amp; string sets for the front and middle  +$25 per set</li>
<li>Special Hansen conchos (please see concho chart)</li>
<li>Oversized Visalia leather stirrups with 6” boot clearance</li>
</ul>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg"><img class="alignnone" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px; border: 0pt none;" title="Triangle Rigging" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg" border="0" alt="Triangle Rigging" width="428" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>All the Freedom saddles have a specially designed triangle rigging placed in ¾ position off the tree.  This places the rigging about 4” from the horse’s elbow for additional comfort and an even pull on the cinch to help in holding the back of the saddle down properly.  When used in conjunction with the rear flank snugly in place will keep your horse more comfortable.</p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">SHIPPING CHARGES ON ALL SADDLES:  $50.00</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><em>PLEASE NOTE: There are no additional shipping charges on additional items when ordered at the same time as a new saddle.</em></span></p>
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		<title>Oakleaf Barrel Saddle</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:57:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Beautiful hand carved unique oakleaf/basketweave design 100% real, thick wool lining. Hansen conchos, suede seat colors, leather wrapped horn, rawhide edged cantle and complete rear flank set. Halfbreed design.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231-large.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="barrel-oakleaf1.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231.jpg" border="0" alt="barrel-oakleaf1.jpg" width="300" height="444" /></a></p>
<p><span id="more-39"></span>Beautiful hand carved unique oakleaf/basketweave design 100% real, thick wool lining. Hansen conchos, suede seat colors, leather wrapped horn, rawhide edged cantle and complete rear flank set. Halfbreed design.</p>
<p>Item #9231</p>
<p>Seat sizes: 14, 14 ½, 15, 16</p>
<ul>
<li>Base price $1825</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>¾ carved with roughout seat jockey, tooled fenders $1995</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fully carved  $2095</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON BARREL SADDLES </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Leather wrapped with rawhide edge horn</li>
<li>Leather overlay cantle with rawhide edge</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups  in 2” tread with rubber grips</li>
<li>Natural oil finish</li>
<li>Handtooled or hand stamped designs</li>
<li>Choice of suede seat color</li>
<li>Hansen conchos</li>
<li>Special triangle rigging set in ¾ position &amp; hung off the tree</li>
<li>Complete 3” rear flank set</li>
<li>Skirts lined with thick genuine wool</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Silverlaced cantle  +$75</li>
<li>Rawhide braided horn  +$50</li>
<li>Chestnut or mahogany finish (see color chart) no additional charge</li>
<li>Upholstery grade smooth leather seats +$50</li>
<li>Ostrich seats +$300</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups in 3” tread with rubber grips +$10</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite slanted stirrups in 2” or 3” tread with rubber grips  +$20  (please specify if you want leather tread instead!)</li>
<li>Special Hansen conchos (please see concho chart)</li>
<li>Fully tooled, ¾ tooled (roughout on fenders only) or halfbreed  (roughout seat, jockey and fenders) available in all designs</li>
</ul>
<p>Choice of fender length (shorter by 2” or longer by 2”)</p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg"><img title="Triangle Rigging" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg" border="0" alt="Triangle Rigging" width="428" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>All the Freedom saddles have a specially designed triangle rigging   placed in ¾ position off the tree.  This places the rigging about 4”   from the horse’s elbow for additional comfort and an even pull on the   cinch to help in holding the back of the saddle down properly.  When   used in conjunction with the rear flank snugly in place will keep your   horse more comfortable.</p>
<p>The following photos are custom saddles some of our customers have ordered for examples of how you can custom design your very own Freedom Saddle.</p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231_chap.jpg"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="9231chap.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231_chap.jpg" border="0" alt="9231chap.jpg" width="201" height="150" /></a></p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231_ostrichfreedom.jpg"><img style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="9231ostrichfreedom.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9231_ostrichfreedom.jpg" border="0" alt="9231ostrichfreedom.jpg" width="164" height="150" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Please note, conchos can be changed for an additional charge on all saddles! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">SHIPPING CHARGES ON ALL SADDLES:  $50.00</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><em>PLEASE NOTE: There are no additional shipping charges on additional items when ordered at the same time as a new saddle.</em></span></p>
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		<title>Basketweave Barrel Saddle</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:14:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230-thumb.jpg" align="left" />

Hand stamped basketweave top quality leather with genuine 100% real, thick wool lining. It comes standard with roughout jockey, fenders and seat as well as 2” Wall stirrups with or without rubber grips, Hansen conchos, suede seat colors, leather wrapped horn, rawhide edged cantle &#038; complete rear flank set. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230-large.jpg"><img class="aligncenter" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="Basketweave Barrel Saddle" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230.jpg" border="0" alt="Basketweave Barrel Saddle" hspace="10" vspace="10" /></a></p>
<p><span id="more-5"></span>Hand stamped basketweave top quality leather with genuine 100% real, thick wool lining. It comes standard with roughout jockey, fenders and seat as well as 2” Wall stirrups with or without rubber grips, Hansen conchos, suede seat colors, leather wrapped horn, rawhide edged cantle &amp; complete rear flank set.  Please specify seat color and concho design and color if available. Shown in natural oil but also available in mahogany and halfbreed design.</p>
<p>Item #9230</p>
<p>Seat sizes: 14, 14 ½, 15, 16</p>
<ul>
<li>Base price $1700</li>
<li> ¾ tooled with roughout seat jockey, tooled fenders  $1795</li>
<li> Fully tooled  $1895</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">STANDARD EQUIPMENT ON BARREL SADDLES </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Leather wrapped with rawhide edge horn</li>
<li>Leather overlay cantle with rawhide edge</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups  in 2” tread with rubber grips</li>
<li>Natural oil finish</li>
<li>Handtooled or hand stamped designs</li>
<li>Choice of suede seat color</li>
<li>Hansen conchos</li>
<li>Special triangle rigging set in ¾ position &amp; hung off the tree</li>
<li>Complete 3” rear flank set</li>
<li>Skirts lined with thick genuine wool</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE </span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li>Silverlaced cantle  +$75</li>
<li>Rawhide braided horn  +$50</li>
<li>Chestnut or mahogany finish (see color chart) no additional charge</li>
<li>Upholstery grade smooth leather seats +$50</li>
<li>Ostrich seats +$300</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite stirrups in 3” tread with rubber grips +$10</li>
<li>Wall Ultra Lite slanted stirrups in 2” or 3” tread with rubber grips  +$20  (please specify if you want leather tread instead!)</li>
<li>Special Hansen conchos (please see concho chart)</li>
<li>Fully tooled, ¾ tooled (roughout on fenders only) or halfbreed  (roughout seat, jockey and fenders) available in all designs</li>
</ul>
<p>Choice of fender length (shorter by 2” or longer by 2”)</p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg"><img title="Triangle Rigging" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/triangle-rigging.jpg" border="0" alt="Triangle Rigging" width="428" height="319" /></a></p>
<p>All the Freedom saddles have a specially designed triangle rigging   placed in ¾ position off the tree.  This places the rigging about 4”   from the horse’s elbow for additional comfort and an even pull on the   cinch to help in holding the back of the saddle down properly.  When   used in conjunction with the rear flank snugly in place will keep your   horse more comfortable.</p>
<p>The following photos are custom saddles some of our customers have ordered for examples of how you can custom design your very own Freedom Saddle.</p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_cognac.jpg"></a></p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_greenfreedom.jpg"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="9230greenfreedom.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_greenfreedom.jpg" border="0" alt="9230greenfreedom.jpg" width="156" height="115" /></a></p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_lavenderfreedom.jpg"><img class="alignleft" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="9230lavenderfreedom.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_lavenderfreedom.jpg" border="0" alt="9230lavenderfreedom.jpg" width="121" height="115" /></a></p>
<p><a rel="lightbox" href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_mahogannybone.jpg"><img style="border: 0pt none; margin: 10px;" title="9230mahogannybone.jpg" src="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/wp-content/images/saddles/9230_mahogannybone.jpg" border="0" alt="9230mahogannybone.jpg" width="153" height="115" /></a></p>
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thefreedomsaddle.com/products/extra-options"></a></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Please note, conchos can be changed for an additional charge on all saddles! </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<h4 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;">SHIPPING CHARGES ON ALL SADDLES:  $50.00</span></h4>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ffffff;"><em>PLEASE NOTE: There are no additional shipping charges on additional items when ordered at the same time as a new saddle.</em></span></p>
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