HILASON Western Treeless Trail Racing Genuine American Leather Saddle

Hilason Hand-Tooled Leather Western Treeless Saddle

This hand-tooled treeless western saddle delivers the comfort and flexibility serious riders demand. Handcrafted one at a time using full grain harness leather with a gorgeous hand-tooled border, this saddle eliminates the rigid tree that restricts shoulder movement, allowing your horse to move naturally and engage its back muscles more effectively. Available in 14", 15", 16", 17", and 18" to suit every style.

Why It Works

• Full grain harness leather with hand-tooled border in oiled tan finish built to last through seasons of hard use
• Flexible design reduces pressure points and minimizes soreness while promoting natural gait and better range of motion
• Adapts to horses with high withers, wide shoulders, or unusual conformation ideal for difficult-to-fit horses
• Engineered for trail riding, barrel racing, and pleasure use without premium markup trusted by over 20,000 Hilason saddle owners

Best For

• Trail riding, barrel racing, endurance riding, and western pleasure one saddle for multiple disciplines
• Horses that need freedom of movement and wither relief gaited horses, high-withered, and wide-backed builds
• Riders who want a lighter saddle with superior back-to-horse contact and zero rigid frame restrictions

Product Details

• Brand: Hilason
• Style: Western treeless
• Leather: Full grain harness leather, hand-tooled
• Seat: Black rough out, deep 5-inch cantle
• Fit: 6-8 inch gullet size
• Stirrups: Leather covered, approximately 25-inch skirt length
• Weight: 21 lbs
• Included: Matching front cinch strap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a treeless saddle and how is it different from traditional western saddles?

A treeless saddle has no rigid wooden or synthetic tree frame, allowing it to flex and conform to your horse's back shape. This eliminates shoulder movement restrictions, reduces pressure points, and distributes weight more evenly. Traditional tree saddles have a fixed frame that cannot adapt to individual horse conformation, making treeless designs ideal for horses hard to fit with conventional saddles.

Is this Hilason treeless saddle handmade?

Yes. Each Hilason treeless saddle is handcrafted one at a time by experienced craftsmen using full grain harness leather and hand-tooled details. This handmade construction ensures quality, durability, and attention to detail that factory mass-produced saddles cannot match.

What size horses does this saddle fit?

This Hilason treeless saddle fits horses with a 6-8 inch gullet size. The flexible design also adapts well to horses with high withers, wide shoulders, or unusual conformation that struggle to fit traditional tree saddles. If you are unsure of your horse's gullet size, measure the width at the horse's wither with a gullet gauge or consult your veterinarian.

Can this treeless saddle be used for barrel racing and trail riding?

Yes. This Hilason treeless saddle is versatile and suited for barrel racing, trail riding, western pleasure, and endurance riding. The flexible design and natural movement it promotes make it equally effective across multiple disciplines you get one saddle for multiple uses.

How much does this saddle weigh and what comes included?

The saddle weighs 21 pounds, making it lighter than traditional tree saddles and easier to handle. It comes complete with a matching front cinch strap, leather-covered stirrups (approximately 25-inch skirt length), black rough out seat, and 5-inch cantle for stability.

How do I care for and maintain the hand-tooled leather?

Clean the leather regularly with a soft cloth and mild leather cleaner. Condition the leather with quality leather conditioner every 3-6 months to maintain suppleness and prevent cracking. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight and extreme moisture. Store the saddle in a cool, dry place. Hand-tooled details may collect dirt in carved areas use a soft brush to gently clean grooves.