The present invention provides an improved trail and endurance saddle which, in one embodied form, comprises a modified Western saddle tree, an upper saddle covering including a seat and upper flaps, and underside saddle covering including a panel and underflaps, the saddle coverings being disposed on the saddle tree. In more detail, the improved saddle further comprises a leather wrapped, internally padded tree and seat to absorb shock when horse riding and to form fit the contour idiosyncrasies of a wide variety of horsebacks. A nylon rigging is attached to the saddle tree as opposed to the leather to avoid displacement typically caused by stretching of the leather. An adjustable cinch is attached across the front, middle and rear of the saddle tree with heavy gauge nylon webbing for improved structural strength and for easy maintenance. The adjustable cinch is movable to the front and to the rear and is lowered out of the way of the horse rider's knees to fit varying size horses and to adapt to varying styles of riding. Accordingly, the inventive saddle provides an extremely comfortable close contact fit for both horse and rider and provides even distribution of the rider's weight across the saddle seat.
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