Dark Horse Saddlery

12/22/2024

I want to thank everyone who participated in the Christmas Auction. Invoices have gone out for most of the bidders the rest to follow. I have notified the next highest bidder where there is more than one item available to grab at the winning bid. This is available to all that bid, just too many people to PM. Those that I can't PM were messaged in the chats. Please get in touch with me by PM to finalize your purchase.

Merry Christmas to all, Thank you again.

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12/18/2024

The Escola is available in a deep seat or a semi-deep seat in the Escola Plana. Customize your model, leather and suede combination or all smooth leather, what does you Escola look like for you.
Built on the Patiented adjustable tree, by a saddle fitter with a press machine. A "U" Hoop tree is available for that wide shoulds, flat backed horse.
Let me know how I can help you design your Escola, just right for you and your horse.
Ask me about your options, I can help you build your saddle.

La silla de doma ESCOLA destaca por su estética portuguesa y cualidades únicas en el mundo de la doma. En piel europea resistente y flexible, su armadura y diseño ergonómico permiten libertad de movimiento y un contacto excepcional con el caballo. Además de los colores clásicos, la silla ESCOLA ofrece opciones de personalización en cuero, hilos y vivos.

Cuenta con baste de lana repelente al agua y sudor, evitando balanceo y brindando asiento firme y libertad de movimientos. Utiliza pieles europeas de alta calidad, asiento de goma látex profundo, rodillera/taco exterior, baste relleno de lana y armadura avanzada respaldada por garantía de 10 años. Estriberas inoxidables y de seguridad, latiguillos largos en forma de "V".

Medidas disponibles: jinete de 17" a 19" y cruz del caballo de 28 cm a 34 cm. Más info https://tienda.zaldi.com/es/sillas/24-SILLA-ZALDI-P-ESCOLA-PORTUGUESA-PROFUNDA-17-NEGR.html
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The ESCOLA dressage saddle stands out for its Portuguese aesthetic and unique qualities in the world of dressage. Made with durable and flexible European leather, its flexible tree and ergonomic design allow for freedom of movement and exceptional contact with the horse. In addition to the classic colors, the ESCOLA saddle offers customization options in leather, stitching, and trim.

It features a water and sweat repellent wool-filled panel, preventing rocking and providing a firm seat and freedom of movement. It utilizes high-quality European leather, a deep latex rubber seat, an outer knee block, wool-filled panel, and an advanced tree with a 10-year warranty. The stirrup bars are stainless steel and safety-oriented, and the billets are long and shaped in a "V" form.

Available measurements include rider sizes ranging from 17" to 19" and the horse's withers measuring from 28 cm to 34 cm.

More info https://tienda.zaldi.com/en/sillas/24-SILLA-ZALDI-P-ESCOLA-PORTUGUESA-PROFUNDA-17-NEGR.html

And for the USA, you can find our saddles on our online shop https://zaldi.us/en/inicio/24-15634-zaldi-saddle-escola-portuguesa-deep.html #/50-tree_seat_size-17/54-color-black

12/17/2024

12/17/2024

👑✨ Estas fiestas, regala equitación, regala Zaldi. 🎁

🐴 Sorprende con el regalo perfecto para empezar el año con estilo ecuestre. 🌟🐪

Queridos Reyes Magos: “quiero una silla Zaldi Drim-Atlanta en color negro y con TM-System. Mi talla es 17,5”.

04/12/2024

Lasted addition to DHS courtesy of VMCS. We are proud to be the dealer for VMCS here in North America. Introducing the Working Equitation saddle package from Portugal. This gem has had some custom addition demonstrating you can do the same on your order. Including or excluding any pieces fir your own custom look.
Seat sizes available 17, 17.5 and 18". Tree from narrow to wide, built on a carbon flex tree that can be adjusted by a press machine.
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/shop-vmcs/item/s0108-new-working-equitation-complete-pkg?category_id=101
Come see this beauty at the Horse Expo in Red Deer, Alberta, April 26 to 28th booth 4207
Looking forward to seeing you there.

04/06/2024

I've been asked how to correctly add your irons to your Portuguese leathers. Hope this helps

02/10/2024

GEMINIS dressage model for the hard-to-fit horse. The hoop-shaped tree and baroque panels add additional comfort for the horse.
This saddle has visible baroque-style panels that protrude from the flap to ensure that the rider’s weight is better distributed on the horse’s back. Ideal for the sensitive horse and heavier riders.
Saddle made with a Balance Flex tree

All Ludomar English saddles have a semi-flexible frame that allows the width to be increased or reduced as necessary so that it can match the horse's back perfectly. Ludomar English saddles expand or contract up to 1cm on each side which makes them highly adaptable.
With 2 models to choose from,:

1- Geminis Cordoba with the fancy foral sit ched seat and flap in to***co
Seat size: 17.5"
Bridge/Gullet: N-1, 33
Billets: V billet system
Panels: Synthetic wool1st itemFlap: Cordoba stitched design
Leather options: Box Calf black with to***co stitching and piping
Simple round silver tacked at the base of the cantle, Royal stitched seat, Cortesia D-rings
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/new-products/item/geminis-cordoba?category_id=43
2- Geminis Portuguese with the foral stitched seat and clean lines of the simple stitched flap
Seat size: 18"
Bridge/Gullet: N-1, 33
Billets: V billet system
Panels: Synthetic wool
Flap: bi-flap
Leather options: Box Calf black with to***co stitching and piping
Simple round silver tacked at the base of the cantle, Royal stitched seat, Cortesia D-rings
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/new-products/item/geminis-portuguese?category_id=43

Both models are regular $2900. SALE $2500

02/10/2024

The Portuguesea Special
This is a custom version with the quilting replacing the chevron design and fancy stitched seat. The back gallery has been shortened 3cm to allow for a larger thigh room and more rider mobility than the traditional Bullfighting tight design. Ludomar Portuguesa is very much like the Mixta Portuguesa except for the size of the front and back galleries. The galleries are of the Traditional shape, larger than on the Mixta Portuguesa adding additional security. The flap is more compact with s shorter length. Xerial straps added.

These are very popular in the Working Equitation world of Portugal and Spain.

This model's features are:
Tree: Flexible
Seat size: standard
Bridge/Gullet: N+1 34 using the Ludomar gauge
Billets: V billet
Panels: Synthetic wool Baroque Seen panels
Flap: 2 flaps
Leather options: To***co Croupon with Avellana boxcalf seat and flap insert
Pommel and cantle can have traditional vaquero tack pattern in conical silver
Upgrade: Quilted flap insert and fancy stitched seat, xerial straps, crupper and long billets

* Matching accessories available
Regular $2900 Sale $2500
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/new-products/item/830-portuguesa-special?category_id=43

02/10/2024

The Mixta is a combination of styles to reflect the needs of the rider. Traditional square Portuguese flap. front and back galleries are smaller than the traditional Portuguesa saddle. with a more shaped cantle much like the Spanish Esquela saddles.

"Suede padded seat with boxcalf leather, chevron quilted flap insert.

This model's features are:
Tree: Flexible
Seat size: 34 Standard,
Bridge/Gullet: N+1/33
Billets: V billet system
Panels: Synthetic wool
Flap: 2 flaps
Velcro interior knee blocks

Lots of added features in this custom design. Mixta Filigree pattern on the back of the cantle, vaquero conical tacks on the pommel. london stitching and piping. Suede seat, Boxcalf leather, Xerial straps, pick-up straps, cortina D rings, crupper attachment, English stirrup bar, baroque panels, velcro interior knee blocks

Regular $2800 Sale $2380
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/new-products/item/mixta-portuguese?category_id=43

02/09/2024

SOLD Alexa Dressage saddle with a deep seat and a flexible tree.
18" with Hoop W/35 tree I deal for the wider backed horse, big shoulder or flatter back.

The New dressage saddle from Ludomar is made for the distinguishing dressage rider. This super-soft, ergonomic deep-seat dressage saddle ensures the rider a nice, snug feeling in the saddle without retraining the movement of the rider. The standard knee blocks are medium-big, but the size of the knee blocks can be changed according to the rider's needs.

The ergonomic-shaped knee blocks and the rounded saddle flap leave plenty of space for the rider's legs. Very easy to sit saddle, but with a great steady feeling and grip.

Ludomar's flexible tree ensures very close contact and ease of communication with the horse. Balance and weight aids are transferred to the horse with ease.
The flexible arch of Ludomar "FlexBalance" ensures close contact with your horse and communication that you will be amazed at. Your movements are amplified by removing the barrier of the old rigid arch.

Seat size: 18"
Bridge/Gullet: 35/W
Billets: V billet system
Panels: Synthetic wool
Flap: mono flap
Leather options: Box Calf, B-color Tostado/black
Regular $2850 SALE $2500
https://darkhorsesaddlery.ca/new-products/item/602-alexa-mono-flap?category_id=43