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Wooden tree for Portuguese saddle
Price range: €356.77 to €408.05 Excluding VAT
The Portuguese saddle tree from L'Arçonnerie Française, typical of working saddles, is designed to offer maximum stability to the rider during equestrian activities such as Portuguese riding, cattle work, long journeys, or leisure riding. Its reinforced architecture provides excellent load distribution and prolonged comfort.
Number of possible configurations : 2
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Portuguese saddle tree
The Portuguese saddle tree, typical of working saddles, is designed to offer maximum stability to the rider during equestrian activities such as Portuguese riding, cattle work, long journeys, or leisure riding. Its reinforced architecture provides excellent load distribution and prolonged comfort.
Materials and manufacturing
Made from glued laminated beech, reinforced with steel uprights, this tree combines robustness and durability. Clevis-mounted PE22 safety stirrup bars ensure a solid, secure hold, essential for withstanding the stresses of intensive work.
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) | 500 |
| Width (mm) | 290 |
| Twist (mm) | 135 |
One size fits all, with the option of custom-made saddles.
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 Portuguese saddle tree is offered without standard options in order to guarantee a technical base that is faithful to the requirements of this traditional form. Any customizations are carried out exclusively on request, through study and direct exchange with the saddler, in order to precisely meet the needs of the horse and rider.
Standard options (available online)
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Stirrup bars : PE22 (securely mounted on cap) or delivered without stirrup bars
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)
- Custom dimensions, made according to measurements taken by the saddler.
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Custom-made cantle, crafted according to the saddler's specifications
Recommendations for use
The Portuguese saddle tree, made of laminated wood, offers excellent structural stability.To preserve its qualities over time, it is recommended tostoreitin 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, and the type of saddle envisaged and its use (intensive work, competition, leisure) are also factors to be taken into account.
Historical background and know-how
Originally from Portugal, this saddle tree is at the heart of Lusitanian equestrian traditions, renowned for its ability to meet the demands of cattle work and riding on varied terrain. This French version continues the tradition, combining precise craftsmanship with high-end manufacturing.
Conclusion
The Portuguese tree provides a solid, reliable base for the manufacture of work saddles, guaranteeing stability, comfort and longevity.
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 Portuguese saddle tree.
| Type of saddle | Portuguese |
| Structure | Glued-laminated beech wood |
| Available sizes | 17,5 |
| Lengths (in mm) | 500 |
| Widths (in mm) | 290 |
| Twist (in mm) | 135 |
| Gullet | Standard |
| Cantle | Standard |
| Stirrup bars | PE22 · Without |
| 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.
Access the catalog request form
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