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We offer a saddle fitting service, so that you can try before you buy and be satisfied.
FEATURED PRODUCTS at Kiwi Custom Saddles
Chestnut Waikato Wade 15 1/2 inch seat
Chestnut Waikato Wade, 15 1/2 inch seat
7 inch gullet.
FQHB
25 inch skirt, great for the short backed horse.
5 inch big horn.
Roughout seat and fenders.
Free swinging fenders,
Pre-turned stirrups
4 inch Monel Style Stirrups, 6 inch high, 5 inch inside width.
Tree, wood wrapped in fiberglass.
This is a very comfortable stylish saddle with a really nice seat, the "Free Swinging" fenders and the "Pre-Turned" stirrups are easy on your legs for greater comfort. The "Roughout" seat and fenders is for greater grip. The "Buck Rolls" give increased security. The "Cheyanne Roll" on the cantle gives you something to grab when getting on and off. This saddle has the "5 inch Big Horn" that is distinctive of the wade style saddle. Finished with nice hand carving design, and simple border stamping.
Matching breastplate and Bridle can also be purchased for this saddle.
Maverick Black Wade Saddle
Maverick Black A fork Wade
A premium saddle.
Made with premium black drum dyed skirting leather, by expert craftsmen, on a wooden tree, strengthened with fiberglass.
16inch padded seat,
26inch skirt, which is ideal for a short backed horse.
Gullet 7 inches, FQHB.
Pictured is the actual saddle you are purchasing.
BONUS: Comes with, Knife & hoof pick Sheath, pouch to carry your keys, phone etc.
Awesome saddle for pleasure riders, and especially for showing off to your mates that you look like Roy Rodgers riding Trigger with new bling.
Ready for you to pickup today.
Wanaka Wade
SOLD
We can make a saddle for you like this. Orders being taken.
Premium Leather Western Saddle, made with thick and supple leather of good quality.
A Fork Wade style Tree,
16 inch seat, (padded, no ouches on the bum.)
7 inch gullet, FQHB
28 inch skirt
Good saddle for farm work, trekking on your trails on your way to your herds of sheep or cattle, and of course to your herds of horses :) Lots of tie on straps, so you can attach your saddle bags, coat, your knife & your rifle. (don't forget the nibbles, a bar of Whittaker's Chocolate recommended)
COMES WITH: matching set of Bridle, Breastplate.
This saddle is fitted with Buck rolls, which are ideal for keeping you in the saddle after your horse jumps when the pheasant just flew out of the bushes :D
Beautiful Hand tooling work, floral design, with nice boarder stamping.
Photos say it all .... This truly is an amazing saddle, buyer will be very satisfied.
DOES NOT come with Front Cinch. Let me know if you would like us to supply.
LARGE HORSE 15hh and up. Suited to horses of large stature, 15 hh and up.
Not for the short backed horse, if you want a saddle like this for your short backed horse, contact me and we will make one for you. Or if you want a smaller saddle for your kids or teen/youth .... contact me and let me know what you are looking for in a saddle. :)
Waikato Wade, 16 1/2 inch seat.
Dark Brown Waikato Wade, 16 1/2 inch seat
7 inch gullet.
FQHB
26 inch skirt, great for the short backed horse.
5 inch big horn.
Roughout seat and fenders.
Free swinging fenders,
Pre-turned stirrups
4 inch Monel Style Stirrups, 6 inch high, 5 inch inside width.
Tree, wood wrapped in fiberglass.
Rounded skirts gives the horse more freedom of movement.
This is a very comfortable stylish saddle with a really nice seat, the "Free Swinging" fenders and the "Pre-Turned" stirrups are easy on your legs for greater comfort. The "Roughout" seat and fenders is for greater grip. The "Buck Rolls" give increased security. The "Cheyanne Roll" on the cantle gives you something to grab when getting on and off. This saddle has the "5 inch Big Horn" that is distinctive of the wade style saddle. Finished with nice hand carving design, and simple border stamping.
Matching breastplate and Bridle can also be purchased for this saddle.
This is a beautiful Classic Wade saddle.
Chestnut Waikato Wade, 16 1/2 inch seat
Chestnut Waikato Wade, 16 1/2 inch seat
7 inch gullet.
FQHB
26 inch skirt, great for the short backed horse.
5 inch big horn.
Roughout seat and fenders.
Free swinging fenders,
Pre-turned stirrups
4 inch Monel Style Stirrups, 6 inch high, 5 inch inside width.
Tree, wood wrapped in fiberglass.
Rounded skirts gives the horse more freedom of movement.
This is a very comfortable stylish saddle with a really nice seat, the "Free Swinging" fenders and the "Pre-Turned" stirrups are easy on your legs for greater comfort. The "Roughout" seat and fenders is for greater grip. The "Buck Rolls" give increased security. The "Cheyanne Roll" on the cantle gives you something to grab when getting on and off. This saddle has the "5 inch Big Horn" that is distinctive of the wade style saddle. Finished with nice hand carving design, and simple border stamping.
Matching breastplate and Bridle can also be purchased for this saddle.
Purple Felt Saddle Pad 28 inch x 28 inch
Purple coloured Felt Pad.
This awesome felt saddle pad is just what you need for your short backed horse that needs a shorter saddle pad. Being only 28 inch x 28 inch, it will fit under your saddle with 23 to 26 inch skirt perfectly. It is nice and thick, with curvature to fit the shape of your horses back.
Saddle fitting Service
Price starts from NZ$150.
Make sure your saddle fits, I can come to you to check that the saddle you have or want to buy fits your horse. Talk to us, let us know where you are based in New Zealand.
Ruatoria Roughout
SOLD We can make a saddle for you like this. Orders being taken.
SUITED TO SHORT BACKED HORSE with 26inch skirt.
100% Cowhide Leather
Rough Out, that means the rough side of the leather is on the out side, this gives you a ton of grip when riding, which we all need every now and then :P No slipping and sliding around !
A Fork Wade Tree, Sturdy Wooden Tree Wrapped In Fiberglass. Made to be strong.
In-Tree Rigging.
Nice Barbed Wire boarder stamping pattern.
Good saddle for every day use, for those of you who are not into bling WE MADE THIS FOR YOU !
Once you have ridden in a wade, you will understand why everyone wants one. The seat is so nice and puts you in a real nice riding position.
Great for farm work, trekking on your trails, on your way to your herds of sheep or cattle, and of course to your herds of horses :) Lots of tie on straps, so you can attach your saddle bags, coat, your knife & your rifle. (don't forget the nibbles, a bar of Whittaker's Chocolate recommended)
contact me and let me know what you are looking for in a saddle. :)
Dark Brown Matching Bridle and Breastplate Set
Nice matching set, in dark brown color.
Nicely made, with nice leather.
Hand tooled pattern.