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Mc Clellan Saddle Tree
Price range: €354.39 to €398.34 Excluding VAT
The Mc Clellan saddle tree from L’Arçonnerie Française, inspired by a historic American model, stands out for its open structure and its ability to effectively distribute pressure across the horse's back. Today, it is prized for its comfortable saddle designs intended for trail riding and recreational riding.
Number of possible configurations : 8
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Mc Clellan Saddle Tree
The McClellan saddle tree, inspired by a historic American model for military saddles used by the U.S. Army cavalry, is distinguished by its open structure and its ability to effectively distribute pressure across the horse's back. Today, it is valued for its comfortable design, ideal for trail riding and recreational riding.
Open structure, pressure distribution
Made from laminated beech wood, this saddle tree combineslightness and robustness, with a shape designed to optimize ventilation and mobility for the horse. The robustness, rigid gullets ensure excellent stability, ideal for long rides and prolonged exertion.
Dimensions and adjustments
The dimensions of the saddle tree are crucial.The right length, width, and gullet are essential to ensure the horse's comfort and the rider's safety.
Below are the standard dimensions available :
| Length (mm) | 400 · 430 |
| Width (mm) | 330 |
| Twist (mm) | 240 |
A range of sizes to suit the majority of equine morphologies, with the possibility of customized adaptations.
The dimensions of the saddle tree must be determined based on the horse’s build. Even with a standard saddle tree, these measurements allow the saddler to select the size and shape best suited to the horse.
As part of a custom project, L’Arçonnerie Française provides a comprehensive, illustrated, and detailed guide to measuring a horse’s back.
Download the horse back measurement guide (PDF)
Download the horse back measurement guide (PDF)
Customization and options
The Mc Clellan saddle tree is available with a range of standard options that can be selected when ordering, allowing the saddle tree to be adapted to the most common requirements while ensuring optimal compatibility with most horses. For more specific requirements, custom options can also be designed on request.
Standard options (available online)
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Stirrup bars : PE22 (securely mounted on cap) or delivered without stirrup bars
- Horn: Type 1 (standard shape, brass) or without horn
These configurations cover most of the needs of saddle makers and result in a perfectly functional saddle tree that is ready to be incorporated into the manufacture of a saddle.
Custom options (available upon request via the contact form)
- Made-to-measure dimensions, based on precise measurements taken by the saddler.
- Custom-made cantle, crafted according to the saddler's specifications
- Custom-made pommel, crafted according to the saddler's specifications
Recommendations for use
The Mc Clellan saddle tree, made of laminated wood, offers excellent structural stability. To preserve its qualities over time, it is recommended to store it in an environment with constant temperature and humidity. As with any natural material, paying particular attention to exposure to water and extreme weather conditions will ensure its longevity.
The adjustment must be carried out carefully, taking into account not only thehorse's measurements but also its use (intensive work, competition, leisure).
Historical background and know-how
Originally designed for the US military in the 19th century, the McClellan saddle tree is an iconic model. Its functional design has stood the test of time and remains popular for its simplicity and efficiency, making it suitable for both long-distance trail riding andrecreational riding.
Conclusion
The McClellan saddle tree provides saddlers with a lightweight and robustness base, ideal for crafting saddles designed for mobility and comfort over long distances.
Handcrafted products
100% French, made-to-measure. Handcrafted in our own workshop, each tree is adjusted according to the saddler's precise requirements. L'Arçonnerie Française guarantees top-of-the-range craftsmanship in the French saddlery tradition.
The specifications below correspond to the standard dimensions and configurations of the McClellan saddle tree.
| Type of saddle | McClellan |
| Structure | Glued-laminated beech wood |
| Available sizes | 17 · 18 |
| Lengths (in mm) | 400 · 430 |
| Widths (in mm) | 330 |
| Twist (in mm) | 240 |
| Gullet | Standard |
| Cantle | Standard |
| Stirrup bars | PE22 · Without |
| Horn | None · Type 1 |
| Manufacturing | French artisanal manufacturing |
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Guide to Measuring a Horse’s Back for the Production of a Custom Saddle Tree
This document describes the method for measuring a horse’s back used to determine the manufacturing parameters for a saddle tree. It provides the saddler with a clear and repeatable measurement framework, enabling the collection of accurate and consistent data, which is essential for producing a suitable saddle tree. For custom orders, this information makes it possible to conduct a specific analysis directly based on the horse’s back morphology.
View the measurement guide
Download the guide (PDF) -
The French Saddle-Making Catalog
The catalog features all saddle frames and components manufactured in our workshop. It is available to professionals upon request via the dedicated form.
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