At the time, American saddles were fit to the rider, with little consideration for the comfort of the horse. Bev sought high-quality strap goods that were equal parts functional for and tailored to horse and rider — without compromising classic beauty. Sourcing materials directly from England, land of the world’s finest leather goods in those days, Bev created the Gladstone line. The first line set a lasting industry standard with his triple-fit model: fit for the rider, fit for the horse, fit for the job. A signature of the Gladstone saddle was a “numbered tree” system that accounted for changes in a rider and horse over time by adjusting the saddle, not the horse.
Ready to take a saddle on trial?
If you're local to our stores: You can come into the store and sign out up to three (3) saddles on trial for up to seven (7) days, no deposit required. There is no fee to try a saddle, just bring it back if it doesn't fit.
If you're not so local: Saddles can be purchased online and returned with a three (3) day trial period. There is a 12% restocking fee if the saddle is returned.
