DP Saddlery trail saddle Quantum Short & Light 5187

$5,323.00

DP Saddlery trail saddle options utilize an innovative continuously adjustable tree to accommodate your horse’s changing topline. Offers an ultra-lightweight design that reduces equine fatigue on demanding mountain trail rides.

Seat / Size	15inch, 16inch, 17inch, 18inch
Tree / Size	Regular, Wide
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Seat / Size

15inch, 16inch, 17inch, 18inch

Tree / Size

Regular, Wide

Trade in for a discount?

No Thanks, Yes contact me

Description

DP Saddlery Quantum Short & Light Western Trail Saddle 5187

Lightweight Comfort Meets Trail Toughness — Ride Longer, Easier

Feather-Light Trail BuildAdjustable Fit SystemPremium German CraftsmanshipTrade-In & Save Program

Meet the DP Saddlery Quantum Short & Light — a favorite among riders who want the freedom of a lightweight trail saddle without sacrificing DP’s unmistakable craftsmanship and adjustability. Built for the modern rider and the versatile horse, this saddle gives you the agility and balance you need on winding trails, steep climbs, and long hours in the saddle. Its compact profile and adjustable tree system offer an impressive fit range, making it a go-to choice for short-backed and broad-shouldered horses, as well as riders who value feel, stability, and close contact control.

Hand-finished in Havanna Antique premium saddle leather and paired with a Black Nappa Western Dressage seat, the Quantum Short & Light blends classic DP styling with functional trail-ready engineering. Border Tooling 1105, stainless hardware, integrated D-rings, and Footman Loops complement its thoughtful design, while the Black Nappa panels create comfort and confidence for both horse and rider. If you’re looking for a saddle that brings DP’s signature adjustable performance to the trail — sleek, secure, and refined — the Quantum Short & Light delivers every mile.

Precision Fit

Adjustable tree for custom fit
Ideal for short-backed horses
Balanced, close-contact ride

Ultra Light

Reduced bulk for long hours
Nimble on technical trails
Easy handling and mounting

Premium Build

Hand-finished saddle leather
Stainless hardware & loops
Refined DP craftsmanship

Specifications

Seat	UF/VSK Size 3-WD
Saddle leather	Havanna
Finish	Antique
Seat leather and color	Aspen Tobacco Western Dressage Seat
Panel leather and color	brown nappa
Hardware	Stainless steel, D-Rings in the front, leather conchos with latigo strings in front and back
Channel	8 cm, medium wool flocking
Tooling	Border tooling 1105. Corner flower tooling Flower tooling on swell, flower tooling on back of cantle Medium size Fender 68 cm, set fender back 1 cm, wooden visalia stirrups dark
Makerplate	DP Saddlery silver
Tree	Ultra-Flex
Gullet	Adjustable Gullet Width
Seat Style	Western Dressage
Saddle Length	21″
Weight	Approx 20 lbs

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DP Western Saddles – Information & Options

Use this guide to understand the main choices on a DP western saddle so you can match the tree, seat, leather, and rigging to your horse and how you ride.

Saddle Trees

Wooden Trees (rawhide or fiberglass covered)

Traditional, rigid tree.
Suitable for reining, cutting, barrel racing, ranch work, and more.

Pro-Flex Trees (fixed width)

Rigid fork in several sizes (e.g. S, M, L, XL).
Designed for many western disciplines, but not recommended for roping.

Flex-Fit Trees (adjustable width)

Fork width adjusted with an Allen wrench system.
Semi-flexible bars designed to move with the horse.
Excellent for fine-tuning fit; not recommended for roping.

Ask which tree styles are available on the specific model you’re looking at and which is best for your horse’s back shape and discipline.

Fender Lengths

Seat & Equitation Options

Leather & Materials

Examples of leather types used by DP Saddlery

Rigging Options

Tooling & Seat Shapes

Quick Reference

Use this side as a quick checklist when you’re picking out or custom-ordering a DP western saddle.

Tree: Wooden · Pro-Flex · Flex-Fit

Seat: Standard or Equitation style

Fenders: Short · Medium · Long · Extra long

Leather: Nappa · Nubuck/Aspen · Special colors

Rigging: In-skirt · 7/8 · 3/4 · 1/2 (varies by model)

Look: Border or basket tooling · Seat shape · Trim options

If you’re unsure, start with how you ride (trail, performance, ranch, show) and your horse’s back type, then narrow down tree and rigging first. Seats, fenders, and tooling come next.

Good Questions to Ask

Which tree style is best for my horse’s back and my discipline?
Can I adjust the tree width later (Flex-Fit) if my horse changes condition?
What fender length do you recommend for my leg length?
Is this rigging position a good match for my horse’s girth area?
Which seat leather and shape will give me the security or freedom I want?
Which tooling and trim options are available on this exact model?

Shipping and Delivery

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