The Authority on NRHA Competition Saddles
From the hand-tooled origins of the western stock saddle to today's precision-engineered NRHA competition rigs — everything you need to know about reining saddles, where to buy them, and how to choose the right one.
What We Cover
The reining saddle is one of the most specialized pieces of tack in the western horse world. Designed specifically to allow a rider's seat to stay deep and quiet while a horse executes demanding maneuvers — sliding stops, 360° spins, rundowns, and rollbacks — these saddles represent the pinnacle of western saddle engineering.
"A great reining saddle disappears beneath the rider — it puts you in the horse, not on it."
At ReiningSaddles.com, we've built the most comprehensive online resource dedicated to the reining saddle — from its roots in the California vaquero tradition to the modern cutting-edge designs used by NRHA futurity champions. Whether you're shopping for your first reining saddle or upgrading to a custom build, we've got you covered.
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Trace the evolution from Spanish vaquero roots through ranch working saddles to today's lightweight competition rigs.
Read the HistoryAn illustrated breakdown of every component — tree, seat, skirts, rigging, cantle, swells, fenders, and more.
Explore Saddle AnatomyThese saddles look similar — but the differences matter. Learn why cow horse saddles are built differently.
See the DifferencesCurrent models from Superior Saddles by Andy Mashke — custom builds, competition cuts, and full tooling options.
Shop New SaddlesDavid Solum's personally inspected inventory of pre-owned reining saddles — quality names at honest prices.
Browse Used SaddlesTree width, seat size, rigging position, skirt shape — everything to evaluate before you spend your money.
Read the GuideCan you use a cutting saddle in reining? What does NRHA allow? Common questions answered by the rules.
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