DP Saddlery trail saddle Quantum Short & Light S1 1216-8275

$5,135.00

DP Saddlery trail saddle precision gives riders an ultra-lightweight advantage without compromising on premium leather quality. Engineered to adapt smoothly to your horse’s natural stride on long-distance backcountry journeys.

Seat / Size	15.5inch
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Seat / Size

15.5inch

Trade in for a discount?

No Thanks, Yes contact me

Description

DP Saddlery Quantum Short & Light Western Saddle – 1216-8275

The DP Saddlery Quantum Short & Light Western Saddle (1216-8275) is a lightweight western dressage saddle designed for close contact, balance, and a refined traditional look. Built for riders who value stability and freedom of movement, this configuration features a Western Dressage seat style that supports correct rider position during schooling, flatwork, and everyday riding.

Finished in Havanna Antique saddle leather, it features a Tobacco Aspen seat that offers excellent grip and comfort in the saddle. Brown Nappa panel leather with medium flocking and an 8 cm channel help promote even weight distribution and spinal clearance. Decorative 7/8 Corner Flower tooling combined with Crosses border tooling on the fenders and stainless steel hardware create a distinctive western finish.

Key Features

Model: Quantum Short & Light Western Saddle
Model Number: 1216-8275
Tree: UF / VSK
Size: S1-WD
Saddle Leather: Havanna Antique
Seat Leather: Tobacco Aspen
Horn: Rawhide Braided with Silver Concho
Tooling: 7/8 Corner Flower Tooling with Border Tooling Crosses on Fender Only
Panels: Brown Nappa
Channel Width: 8 cm
Flocking: Medium
Hardware: Stainless Steel
Includes: D-rings, Footman Loops, 4x Black Latigo Strings
Fenders: Medium 68 cm, Set back 1 cm
Stirrups: Rawhide
Makerplate: DP Saddlery Silver

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.

Key Technical Options

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

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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