Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 24.2 x 15.9 x 14.8 inches |
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Package Weight | 5.58 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 28 x 19 x 18 inches |
Item Weight | 6 Pounds |
Brand Name | Mustang |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | MUSTANG MANUFACTURING |
Part Number | 9200-15 |
Style | 121DR |
Outer Material | Foam |
Size | 14In/15In |
Mustang Soft Ride Saddle
Brand | Mustang |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Outer Material | Foam |
Pad Type | Gel Pad |
About this item
- Mustang
- 14"-15" Seat
- High Rise Cantle- 31/2"-4"
- Adjsutable Grab Handle
- Removable Stir-Ups
Product Description
Mustang Soft Ride Saddle This soft ride saddle offers the perfect combination of a soft shock-absorbing bareback pad with the added comfort of a form-fitted seat. The seat features a high rise cantle for added support. Light weight and versatile to many different sizes and breeds. The closed cell foam allows for a close contact ride with no painful pressure points for rider or horse. Hose off and air dry. Girth is not included. Features: High Rise Cantle Adjustable Grab Handle Removable Stirrups Stainless Steel Hardware Specifications: Color: Black
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ASIN | B00E1G3WOK |
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Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #409,226 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #139 in Equestrian Saddles |
Date First Available | July 19, 2013 |
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Customers like the comfort, sturdiness, weight, and value of the bicycle seat. For example, they mention it's super comfortable, the stirrups are sturdy, and the monkey grip is well made. Some appreciate the quality and performance. That said, some disagree on stability, and ease of installation.
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Customers find the bicycle seat super comfortable, squishy, and grippy. They also say it's soft but supportive due to its unique shaping. Customers also say the saddle is relaxing and excellent for riding bareback.
"...My daughter loved that the seat was actually soft compared to the rock-hard seat of the old borrowed Western saddle. We do not use a pad underneath...." Read more
"...It seems a very sturdy saddle and once I got seat centered, I was quite comfortable and did feel secure enough to use for regular trail riding...." Read more
"...My larger older kid tried it as well and everyone agrees – it is more comfortable than anything else we have ever used!..." Read more
"...This is so light, and comfy, it feels like a normal saddle to sit in, yet sits more securely on him, as the cinch is not just a buckle; and it does..." Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the bicycle seat. For example, they mention it's well-made, sturdy, and doesn't slip at all while riding. The stirrups and monkey grip are well-done, and the material is thick and wetsuit-like. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and weight of the product.
"...It seems a very sturdy saddle and once I got seat centered, I was quite comfortable and did feel secure enough to use for regular trail riding...." Read more
"...It is constructed in Vietnam, and NOTHING is made in China. It is well made and strong – it will last and not fail you!..." Read more
"...It is well made and comfortable, there is close contact, and the price is great...." Read more
"...I’ve owned this saddle all summer and have loved It. It’s put together very well!..." Read more
Customers find the bicycle seat very light, making it easy to carry and put on their horses. They also say it's comfortable for rider and horse.
"...recommend this saddle to anyone wanting a comfortable, lightweight saddle that would probably fit every horse in your herd...." Read more
"...This is so light, and comfy, it feels like a normal saddle to sit in, yet sits more securely on him, as the cinch is not just a buckle; and it does..." Read more
"This is amazing. The seat is comfortable and extremely lightweight." Read more
"Very light weight and easy to work with. I have been trying this saddle on many of our horses and it seems to work best on this guy...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the bicycle seat. They say it's good value for the money and the perfect compromise.
"...Good value for the money." Read more
"...broke through the market with the best comfortable, quality, cheaper saddle money can buy!..." Read more
"...It is well made and comfortable, there is close contact, and the price is great...." Read more
"...This saddle has been the perfect compromise...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the bicycle seat. They mention that it is a wonderful saddle, nice, and perfect.
"...It's perfect!!!..." Read more
"This is a really nice saddle. It is more like a more structured bareback pad but is very sturdy and doesn’t slip at all while riding...." Read more
"...Great saddle if you have a larger pony and want an adult to ride without putting a lot of weight on the pony." Read more
"...😂 For people that like bareback but with a little more support, this saddle is great...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the bicycle seat. For example, they mention it's extremely functional, comfortable, and multi-purpose.
"...The stirrups are plastic but sturdy and useable. I may exchange at some point for some of my English irons...." Read more
"...This saddle is so multi-purpose usable its mind blowing! I can use it at 47 years old, 5ft 10in tall and 165 lbs...." Read more
"...When I want something light to ride in, this works wonderfully...." Read more
"...Great construction! (not beautiful) but extremely functional and comfortable and I can throw it on any of my horses and enjoy an entire day of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the bicycle seat. Some mention that it sits more securely on their horse, and provides stability. However, others say that it does slide on round horses.
"...For the rider, the saddle is squishy and grippy, just remember that it is best to ride in a bareback-ish position...." Read more
"...because I bought the large after reading the reviews, and it is very much too large. I am 5 ft. 3 and weigh 140 pounds...." Read more
"...I planned to use my own anyway. It didn't slip or slide - it fit his back well, really had a super close contact feel...." Read more
"...Two notes:1. On round horses it DOES slide. It slid completely sideways on a client's round mustang pony - throwing my client to the ground...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation of the bicycle seat. Some mention that they had no problem ground-mounting it, and it was easy to put on. However, others say that it's hard to mount from the ground and you have to use a mounting block.
"...I am 5'3" 110 lbs. First of all, I had no problem ground-mounting, just grab some mane to help pull yourself up instead of pulling on the saddle..." Read more
"...You have to use a mounting block. The stirrups are also a little short. I'm 5'10 and even at the longest I feel as of I'm riding English lol" Read more
"...The saddle is easily mountable from the ground if the rider is not overweight and athletic enough to actually get your boooty directly in line and..." Read more
"...I felt more secure in this saddle than my $3000 saddle. It was easy to put on, could lift it with one finger, sand most of all, it fit her like a..." Read more
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UPDATE I had a chance to try this saddle on my 14.2H Tennessee Walker mare who racks. I am 5'3" 110 lbs. First of all, I had no problem ground-mounting, just grab some mane to help pull yourself up instead of pulling on the saddle itself and it should stay put just fine. I've only had my mare a month, previously she had been ridden by a talented 12 year old rider on a treeless saddle. Since she has come to me, she seemed over-sensitive and spooky (to truly imaginary things) compared to when I tried her out at her previous barn. She likes to be ridden on a loose rein and with a loose leg, and I'm all for that, but I felt like when I was giving her cues with my seat bones she would overreact and stress. I am a very calm, quiet, laid-back, advanced rider, and she was just vet-checked a month ago, so I knew something must be bothering her with her tack. I had been riding her in an old borrowed size 15 western saddle that my neighbor swears by. It does have a nice wide tree for gaited horses but the underside has a pretty harsh edge to the tree because the padding is all worn out. So I stole this soft-ride saddle from our Rocky Mountain pony and my kids and boy what a difference! She calmed right down to the point that she became downright lazy. She felt comfortable enough to stretch her head down slowly and I could feel her back rounding up - I had been asking her to do that in the old saddle and she would do it but always with a little jerk on the reins as if to say "ouch". I was even able to put one of my kids on her for the first time because she had settled down so much, which was a real sigh of relief to me because I had bought her as a "family horse" and was starting to wonder if she was going to have to be solely "my" horse instead. If you have any doubts about how your saddle feels for your horse, flip it over and feel for ANY rough spots or edges. Many horses are simply more tolerant about these rough spots and learn to tune them out. But if you prefer a truly responsive, and yes that means "sensitive" mount, you owe it to the horse to make him as comfortable as possible so that he can focus on your aids and not on his pain.
UPDATE: May 2019
I am still in love with this saddle, doubly in love, I now have two. My kids and I use it for trail riding a 13.1hand Rocky Mountain and a 14.2hand Tennessee Walker racking ponies 25+ miles per week. I tried Hilason treeless saddles for almost a year because that’s what my ponies’ previous owner recommended - which would explain why one of the ponies came with a tie-down and the other with a tom thumb, neither of which are needed now that I’ve switched to the Mustang saddles. No matter what I tried with those Hilason treeless saddles, including expensive pads, they just didn’t work out - one pony kept getting girth sores and was increasingly reluctant to approach the mounting block, and the other was rooting harder and harder (against a loose rein which I knew was odd) and had hair rubbed down on her loin and the saddle pad was full of hair from only her shoulder area. One ride in the Mustang saddle and she stopped rooting completely and I was able to go back to riding her on the buckle with a nice drape to the reins with a grazing bit. For the first time ever she even yawned three times when we were on the last part of the trail ride that leads back to the trailer, she must have been really relieved that we finally went on a ride that wasn’t torture! I have a new respect for my sensitive mare who put up with the Hilason treeless saddle for nearly a year. A few things to keep in mind about the Mustang saddle: think of the stirrups as just token stirrups, ride with them as long as possible and sit in a bareback position so that you won’t be tempted to lean on them. I have an old ankle injury that I always feel, so this suits me just fine. Since there is no tree in the soft saddle, hanging on the stirrups might put too much pressure on the middle of your horse’s back where you are already sitting, especially if you need to do a lot of posting or 2-point. Also, for mounting you’ll be better off using a mounting block or fallen tree branch or rock, because ground mounting is about the only thing that might make the saddle slide. Lastly, if you are a heavy rider (in proportion to the size of your horse), a treed saddle might better distribute your weight and be more friendly to your horse’s back. We are little people, 50-100 lbs, so I am confident that we are doing no harm. For the rider, the saddle is squishy and grippy, just remember that it is best to ride in a bareback-ish position. I was worried that I was running out of saddle options because custom saddles are not a financial reality for us, but the Mustang saddle saved my ponies’ backs! After a year it only shows a little wear around the front edge of the top layer, but the rest looks like new and I haven’t even bothered to hose it off ever because once it dries all hair and dirt just fall off. I’m so glad I found this saddle on Amazon! I plan to get a third soon!
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2020
It is made of a material that’s best described as a very thick foam and wetsuit material. It is constructed in Vietnam, and NOTHING is made in China. It is well made and strong – it will last and not fail you!
This saddle is so multi-purpose usable its mind blowing! I can use it at 47 years old, 5ft 10in tall and 165 lbs. and so can my 8-year-old (see pics in our size difference!). My larger older kid tried it as well and everyone agrees – it is more comfortable than anything else we have ever used! We are using it on a portly 14.2 hand 27-year-old Rocky Mountain, and he absolutely LOVES how comfy it is and you can tell when ridding him. The stirrups, while plastic; are still very sturdy and comfy. I tried to substitute with my dressage stirrups/leathers and failed miserably – I almost lost my balance in a canter and fell, but it was my fault – I knew the rigging on this saddle would not work with my other stirrups, but I was too stubborn to not test it out LOL On a side note, I would not store this saddle in a very hot or humid environment as there is a lot of gluing involved at the seams and I could see it losing adhesion if left in an extreme climate. I expect this saddle to last 3-5 years with usage 3-4 times per week and I know this would be perfect for a long trail ride; will buy another when it is worn out….. Lastly – my kids that are under 100 pounds can ground mount without saddle slipping, I cannot – it slipped big time when I tried to ground mount! But when ridding it NEVER slipped
Anyhow, get this, you will NOT be disappointed
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2022
It is made of a material that’s best described as a very thick foam and wetsuit material. It is constructed in Vietnam, and NOTHING is made in China. It is well made and strong – it will last and not fail you!
This saddle is so multi-purpose usable its mind blowing! I can use it at 47 years old, 5ft 10in tall and 165 lbs. and so can my 8-year-old (see pics in our size difference!). My larger older kid tried it as well and everyone agrees – it is more comfortable than anything else we have ever used! We are using it on a portly 14.2 hand 27-year-old Rocky Mountain, and he absolutely LOVES how comfy it is and you can tell when ridding him. The stirrups, while plastic; are still very sturdy and comfy. I tried to substitute with my dressage stirrups/leathers and failed miserably – I almost lost my balance in a canter and fell, but it was my fault – I knew the rigging on this saddle would not work with my other stirrups, but I was too stubborn to not test it out LOL On a side note, I would not store this saddle in a very hot or humid environment as there is a lot of gluing involved at the seams and I could see it losing adhesion if left in an extreme climate. I expect this saddle to last 3-5 years with usage 3-4 times per week and I know this would be perfect for a long trail ride; will buy another when it is worn out….. Lastly – my kids that are under 100 pounds can ground mount without saddle slipping, I cannot – it slipped big time when I tried to ground mount! But when ridding it NEVER slipped
Anyhow, get this, you will NOT be disappointed
Update: saddle ripped in back after 2 uses
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2022
Update: saddle ripped in back after 2 uses