The "New Lynn McKenzie Special" saddle is on the cutting edge of saddle design for speed events. We started by improving the saddle tree design to allow increased shoulder movement and freedom for the horse's hips to coil under the back of the saddle. These improvements, along with the unique rigging design, allows the weight of both saddle and rider to be distributed evenly along the horse's back.
You'll see a lot of innovative saddle designs on our web page. There are many examples of some of the creative things we can do. We'd appreciate the opportunity to build one for you!

The rigging is the key to the way this saddle fits.  The uniquely designed hardware is hung on the biothane straps attached to the front and back of the bars.  The saddle can be rigged in only the front slots (7.8 rig), a "V" using both slots (3/4 rig), or in the back slots only (almost a "center fire" rig).  It is set back further than what has been common, taking pressure off the shoulders and withers.  By eliminating pressure points (which show up as dry spots when the saddle is removed), we allow the horse to move more comfortably under the saddle.

The "New Lynn McKenzie Special" saddles are hand made in Yoakum, Texas by Double J Saddlery on rawhide covered, firberglass reinforced wood trees.  American tanned Herman Oak skirting leather is used along with stainless steel hardware.  Customizing is easy with a wide variety of hand tooled patterns, and seat and rawhide colors to choose from.  Standard freatures include cutaway skirts for closer contact, biothane stirrup leathers, polished aluminum stirrups, and Montana Silversmiths accents.  The saddles are hand oiled for a beautiful finish, and come "ready to ride".