Testimonials

i just wanted to send a quick note to thank you for the beautiful bridle; i purchased the concha bridle and it is absolutely beautiful.

what makes it even more beautiful is that your company catered to the big guys; the drafts! you do not know how very hard it is to find

nice quality tack for the draft horses.....tack that is not cheap and very thick and bulky.

please keep catering the the big draft horses.....there is a market for it.

i will be ordering a second one to keep as a spare .

thank you for the quality super-sized product!

nancy perry

The following email was sent to us by Mary. With her permission, I am entering it as a testimonial.

"I stopped by your Saturday sale today with six students and a few parents. Everyone enjoyed themselves and bought many items. I have always had my input when it comes to my students buying saddles, buying the trendy saddles that seem that everyone on the show circuit and local tack shops all have.

But after seeing your saddles and taking the time to look at them I will now push to have Smith-Worthington saddles on all my horses and ponies in the barn. I was so impressed with the quality of the leather and the craftsmanship on your saddles. And to top it off, you fit the saddle to the horse and rider. I have waited weeks for a sales rep or saddle fitter to come to my barn to fit a hard to fit horse. And I was never happy with the fit. My dream is to someday get that beautiful saddle with the silver on it for myself as it is just stunning!!!! I will spread the word of your saddles...And to think you're so close to my farm......My hat is off to your saddle maker......Sincerely, Mary Baribault, owner of Galloway Farm in Glastonbury."

Smith Worthington gave me the best ride I’ve ever had. They designed my first saddle order with a Maxx seat, a wide twist not available in most off-the-rack tack shops. It has the comfort of a western saddle without all the leather. They measured the flap for my long leg so that I could ride short or long. They extended the stirrup bar so it’s easier to get my leg under my seat–again, not generally available in other tack shops. I’m not reaching for my stirrups anymore. I’m better balanced, with more weight in my leg because the stirrup bar is closer to the center of the saddle. They designed the seat and flaps in buffalo calf, which has a short nap that adds grip. They converted the hardware to brass to give the saddle a traditional look. They adjusted the padding to fit my horse. After three years of use, it still looked and felt so good that I ordered another just like it to fit a more narrow horse. The tree was perfect. The stuffing didn’t even need to be adjusted. The flap was once again just right for my long leg in any position, and the Velcro knee rolls, in the front and back of the flap, could be adjusted. This time, the stirrup bar could also be adjusted so that the stirrup leather hangs in any position. Just unscrew the set screw, slide it to one of five positions, tighten the screw, and then feel the dramatic difference when your leg is under you. It’s nothing short of the best choice you’ll get in a saddle. Forget the changeable plates and panels of other saddles. Smith Worthington will adjust your saddle any way you and your horse want. In my case, they made a dream come true. They made a dressage-saddle seat with a more forward flap so that I can ride on the flat or over fences with the same weight-in-my-leg feeling. There is nothing you can’t do in their saddles. The flexibility and choice that Smith Worthington offers is like a custom saddle order. And if you are not happy with the result, they guarantee their work. Curt and Ruth Hanks will give you the ride of your life.

I have to give you guys a HUGE thumbs up for your lovely saddles and fabulous customer service! After trying four different demo saddles, I decided to purchase your Mystic MS. My fussy backed QH has never gone better and I am delighted with this saddle. Thank you, Cory, for your diligent follow up and your help in making my saddle buying experience wonderful.

I just wanted to let you know how pleased I am with my recent purchases from your shop. I bought the silver clincher dressage bridle and am so amazed at the quality of the leather and workmanship for the price; truly I think you could ask twice the price for it :). I also must compliment whomever designed the bridle with the clinchers on the noseband instead of the browband. It makes it a little more unique. I will give credit to Practical Horseman magazine as it was featured in the May issue in the Tack and Apparel guide. I knew as soon as I saw it that it would be perfect for my horse.

My second item was a pair of tall boots and although I know you are closing them out, they are very comfortable and also great quality for the "bargain" price.