DP Saddle Info

Information DP Saddles

Our line of English, Quantum, and Baroque Saddles are built on our flexible Ultra-Flex Saddle tree, made out of high quality Carbon Fiber. The advantage of our Ultra-flex tree is, that although they are slightly flexible, they will not collapse underneath a rider's weight, while allowing the horse to move out freely. A great benefit of the Ultra-Flex tree is that it's also very light weight and most riders enjoy this benefit greatly. We take great pride in bringing you one of the best and most reliable flexible trees available on today's market. 

Special Tree

For riders over 200 lbs we also make a special tree, called PP10, it is reinforced alongside the seat area, to allow maximum stability and durability while still allowing flexibility on the areas of the tree that are relevant to the horses' movement.

Please note: PP10 trees are only available to special order.

Leather Tree

Many models can be ordered with Leather trees as well. Our leather trees are real trees, not to be confused with a treeless saddle, as they are handmade out of many layers of high quality vegetable tanned hides, sewn together to shape the form of a saddle tree.

It would be incorrect to assume, that these are treeless. Leather tree saddles provide maximum comfort for horse and rider, and while leather takes a few weeks to "break in", it will provide the most true fit, close contact, and feel for the horse and rider out of all treed saddles. Please note that we do not recommend this type of tree for beginning or imbalanced riders, as the trees will also shape to the rider, and can then cause imbalances. It is solely recommended for the intermediate to advanced rider, who is seeking absolute refinement. Leather tree upgrade is not available for: Model 1212 El Campo.

Gullet Width

The English, Quantum, and Baroque Saddles are available with our patented continuously adjustable gullet system, which allows the rider to easily narrow or widen the width by as much as necessary, or fine tune the fit by just a fraction of an inch via an Allen Wrench, without ever having to take the saddle apart. This system is adjustable from K1-K5 (compare to narrow through extra-wide), which is comparable to the Sprenger Measuring System for Withers Size 6 through Size 2.

Seat Size

Saddles are available in 4 different seat sizes (measured on the bare tree prior to being built):

S1 approximately 16.5 inches (comparable to 15" Western or 16.5" English)
S2 approximately 17.5 inches (comparable to 16" Western or 17.5" English)
S3 approximately 18 inches (comparable to 17" Western or 18.5" English)

S4 approximately 19 inches (comparable to 18" Western or 19.5" English)

(S4 is a special order only, not available on all models. Exclusions are the following models: 1113 Doma, 1212 El Campo, 1211 El Campo Shorty, 1216 Quantum  Western Short & Light, 1214 Quantum Short & Light and all saddles with Leather trees)

Please note, that the finished seat size depends on the model and can variate slightly between different models. The seat size also depends on the type of gallery (front and back) you are choosing. When in doubt, contact one of our dealers to get the opportunity to sit in one of our saddles first before ordering. 

• thin flocking 4 - 6 cm (approx. 1.6" - 2.4")
• medium flocking 6 - 8 cm (approx. 2.4" - 3.1")
• thick flocking  8 - 10 cm (approx. 3.1" - 3.9")

Velcro Panels

Some of our models are equipped with Velcro Panels (Model: 1067 Bueckeburger Schooling Saddle). This means, that the rider can place them where they need to be and move them if the saddle is used on multiple horses. This system allows the rider to correct the channel width properly. The Velcro panels allow for a very close contact and are not recommended for the beginning rider. 

Available panel thickness options are:

• E.V.A. 0.5" 

• E.V.A. 1" Standard

• E.V.A. 1" + 0.5" soft foam filling

• E.V.A. 1" + 1" soft foam filling

• E.V.A. 1" covered with real sheepskin

E.V.A. = Ethylene-vinyl acetate

Channel Width

A remarkable advantage to mention is that the panels are only attached in the front and back of the tree, to provide maximum comfort for the horse.

To ease the pressure that is normally applied to the spine, the panels give slightly, so the spine doesn't have to. When panels are completely attached (sewn) from front to back, it would be the spine of the horse, that would have to give to pressure. This is not the case in our models. The horse can bend freely, damages to the spinal area of the horse are therefore eliminated. 

Note: the channel will slightly widen or narrow when using the Allen wrench adjustable fork system.

Saddle Leather

When we build your saddle, we are committed to using only the best vegetable tanned leather we can get our hands on. We are offering a large variety of colors to choose from, leaving you with only one question: which one is your favorite?  The appearance of your saddle is greatly influenced by a combination of Saddle Leather (Smooth Leather) and Seat Leather (Nappa- or Nubuck Leather). 

Please note that the pictured leather colors are not necessarily true to tone, and serve only as a sample photo. With leather being a natural product, slight differences are possible as well as small scarring. These are not production errors, but rather a sign of authenticity and high quality leather. Depending on your computer screen and resolution settings, colors may differ and guarantees are not given. 

Seat Leather

You can choose from two different types of leather when deciding on your seat leather. Nappa Leather is a soft, pebbled leather, with a lightly structured surface. Nubuck Leather is of velvet-like feel with a suede-like structure on the surface, which helps tremendously with adherence. Special colors available upon request (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, pattern, etc.) 

Please note that the pictured leather colors are not necessarily true to tone, and serve only as a sample photo. With leather being a natural product, slight differences are possible as well as small scarring. These are not production errors, but rather a sign of authenticity and high quality leather. Depending on your computer screen and resolution settings, colors may differ and guarantees are not given. 

Special Materials

Genuine exotic leather as well as exotic prints are only available upon request in various styles and colors. (e. G. Stingray, Alligator, Ostrich, Elephant)

Please note that the pictured leather colors are not necessarily true to tone, and serve only as a sample photo. With leather being a natural product, slight differences are possible as well as small scarring. These are not production errors, but rather a sign of authenticity and high quality leather. Depending on your computer screen and resolution settings, colors may differ and guarantees are not given. 

Hardware

Strirrup bar

Berry Concha

Metal D-Ring

Antique Conchos