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Order Status

Has my order shipped?

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to check the status of your order

How do I change quantities or cancel an item in my order?

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to view orders you have placed. Then click the “Change quantities / cancel orders” link to find and edit your order. Please note that once an order has begun processing or has shipped, the order is no longer editable.

How do I track my order?

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order.

My order never arrived.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order status. Be sure that all of the items in your order have shipped already. If you order displays your Package Tracking Numbers, check with the shipper to confirm that your packages were delivered. If your packages each show a status of “delivered”, please contact customer service for assistance.

An item is missing from my shipment.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order status. Be sure that all of the items in your order have shipped already. If you order displays your Package Tracking Numbers, check with the shipper to confirm that your packages were delivered. If your packages each show a status of “delivered”, please contact customer service for assistance.

My product is missing parts.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to track your order status. Be sure that all of the items in your order have shipped already. If you order displays your Package Tracking Numbers, check with the shipper to confirm that your packages were delivered. If your packages each show a status of “delivered”, please contact customer service for assistance.

When will my backorder arrive?

Backordered items are those which our suppliers are unable to predict when they will have more in stock, but as soon as they do, we will be able to ship the item to you.

My Account

How do I create an account?

1) Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right side of our site.
2) Enter your email address.
3) Select “I am a new customer”.

Then simply follow the prompts to complete setting up your account. Your information is NEVER sold to any other company and is kept completely private. Please view our Privacy Policy for more information

How do I edit my account information?

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to edit your account information.

How much is my shipping?

Shipping is automatically calculated prior to submitting your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the Checkout page where you will be offered Shipping Method choices and their prices.

I forgot my password.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site. Under the login box you’ll see a link that says “Forgot your password? Click here“. That link will send an email to you with your password.

How do I return my product?

Please click here for more information on returning an item.

I received the wrong product.

If you feel that you have received the wrong product, please contact customer service within 72 hours of receiving the product.

What is your return policy?

Please see our Buyers Agreement for complete details regarding our return policy.

When will my order ship?

Please see each individual item page for more information on the availability of each item. Also, after placing your order, you may click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to track the status of your order. You will receive a shipment confirmation when your order has shipped and tracking information within 24-48 hours of shipment.

International Shipping

Do you ship to my country?

Please create an account by clicking the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site. During signup, we’ll ask for your shipping address details including country. If your country is not in the dropdown menu of available countries, unfortunately, we cannot ship to your country at this time.

What are my payment choices?

During the checkout process you may choose any of our current payment options and continue to place your order. Please note that we will not ship your order until we receive payment from you.

When will my order ship and what are my shipping charges?

Click HERE to be directed to our up to date shipping information.

Guarantees

Low Price Guarantee

It is our commitment to provide you with the best value, at the best price. We value your business and strive to keep our prices low, and SAVE you money!

Privacy Policy

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Pricing and Billing

Do I have to pay sales tax?

You only have to pay sales tax if you are located in the same state as our warehouse.

I have a question on my charges.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to review your orders. You may compare your order history on our website, with your financial records. If you have further questions or concerns, please contact customer service for further assistance.

I need a copy of my receipt/invoice.

Click the “My Account / Order Status” link at the top right-hand side of our site to print invoices.

When will my credit appear on my account?

Credits usually take 7-10 business days from the time we receive your item(s).

When will my credit card be charged?

Your credit card will be charged within 24 hours prior to shipment of your item(s).

Buyer's Guide

How do I buy/redeem a gift certificate?

To purchase a gift certificate for someone, click here. If you are the recipient of a gift certificate and would like to redeem your gift certificate you may do so in the cart.

How do I find my product?

To find the product(s) you’re looking for, you may (1) use the navigation menus on the top & bottom of our website. (2) type a keyword into the SEARCH box. If you have any trouble locating a product, feel free to contact customer service for assistance

How do I navigate the site?

To navigate this website, simply click on a category you might be interested in. Categories are located on the top, left & bottom of our website. QUICK TIP: Place your mouse cursor over anything you think could be a clickable link. You’ll notice that anytime you scroll over something that is a link, your mouse cursor will become a “hand”. Whereas scrolling over anything that is NOT a link will leave your cursor as an “arrow”. You may also type a keyword into the SEARCH box to quickly find a specific product. If you have any trouble locating a product, feel free to contact customer service for assistance.

How do I use a coupon?

After adding items to your cart, click the “View Cart” link at the top of this site to view your cart. At the bottom of the shopping cart, you’ll see a box where you may enter your coupon code.

Additional Support

How do I contact you?

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Products

How do I take care of my (leather) saddle?

You should dust the saddle with a rag so you don’t rub dirt into pores of leather. Then wash with good liquid saddle soap mixed with water or a good saddle soap with wet sponge. Don’t over do it. You can oil it with Neetsfoot oil or Fiebings Aussie. What we found to work very well too are Leather Therapy products. Don’t oil it too often, as there would be oil build-up that attracts dust. The easiest way to imagine what the leather likes and what not is to think of it as skin.

How wide are SMARTFLEX™ trees compared to other saddles?

The STANDARD (STD) gullet is about 10 degrees wider than Full QH bars. The SUPERWIDE (SW) gullet is more like 20 degrees wider.
To learn more about SMARTFLX™ trees, click HERE.

What is the delivery time on a saddle?

You can find the individual delivery time on each saddle’s product page.

What is the difference between AIRPAD™ GRIP and AIRPAD™ TECFLEECE?

The *NEW* AIRPAD™ comes with two outer jackets to choose from:

AIRPAD™ TECFLEECE is washable, soft, breathable fabric on the top and bottom touching the Horse’s skin. It grips nicely and wicks moisture beautifully and actually better than natural wool because “engineered fabric” fibers don’t absorb moisture and swell up to clog pores of the breathable air space between the fibers.

AIRPAD™ GRIP is a washable, breathable, laminated surface composed of an outer layer of ToughTech™ Mesh with a rubbery feel. It is breathable because of the open-waffle grid pattern of bonding it to the thin layer of breathable felt. ToughTech™ Mesh is noted for its air transparent anti slip characteristics. The AIRPAD™ GRIP has this surface on top where the saddle sits and on the bottom, Horse’s side.

What is the difference between Natural Horseman Saddles and Parelli Saddles?

Natural Horseman Saddles Inc. is proud to be the exclusive provider of Parelli Saddles since 2001, which marks the beginning of Parelli Saddles. All saddles made by Natural Horseman Saddles (incl. the Parelli Saddles) are based on the same concept for the Horse and SMARTFLX™ trees. So your Horse can move as nature intended.

What is the difference between SMARTFLX™ and EQUIFLEX?

SMARTFLX™ and Equiflex saddle trees are made exclusively by historic tree maker Ed Steele (Ed Steele Saddle Tree LLC, Tennessee, USA). Even though SMARTFLX™ trees incorporate similar components to Equiflex trees, they differ in important construction features: SMARTFLX™ trees are made exclusively for Natural Horseman Saddles to proprietary specifications of shape, dimension and principle of function for the benefit of the horse in motion based upon extensive research and product development.

SMARTFLX™ and Equiflex western trees include elastomer substance as the flexible material molded into their tree bars. This remarkable compound substance has special molecular properties that marry elasticity with sturdy shape-retentive properties and does not deteriorate nor lose its integrity over time. The creation of this compound been an historically important scientific development.

SMARTFLX™ trees also incorporate this compound in the groundseats of their foundations, which adds benefit to the horse/rider comfort and performance connection. Unique to SMARTFLX™ a generally wider, flatter ergonomic shape that receives the Horse´s back when it lifts and expands in motion, therefore promoting optimal back function and overall healthy biomechanics. Equiflex refers to tree styles that are different from SMARTFLX™. Equiflex tree shapes generally have steeper rafter angles and more “rock” along their bars, despite the fact that both SMARTFLX™ and Equiflex incorporate the elastomer compound in the substance of their bars. SMARTFLX™ saddle trees have been (and still are) the substructure of Parelli Saddles and Natural Horseman Saddles since 2006.

To learn more about the concept of SMARTFLX™ click HERE.

What is the difference between STANDARD (STD) and SUPERWIDE (SW)?

Throughout our more than 15 years of research, Horses consistently indicated that their moving bodies prefer more breadth and a less convex shape all along the underside of the tree bars than people might suppose. The SMARTFLEX™ STANDARD (STD) provides a shoulder area that is essentially about 10 degrees wider than “full quarter horse” bars, and horses love it. Of course, the angle/attitude of the bars changes subtly all along the length from shoulder area to the rear of the saddle. We discovered that even narrower horses traveled better with this wider/flatter shape because it “hugged” their expanding, lifting backs rather than fitting them when their backs were “down” while they were standing. The SMARTFLX™ SUPERWIDE (SW) gullet is essentially 10 degrees wider than the STANDARD (STD) – and therefore almost 20 degrees wider than a “full quarter horse bar”. It´s a terrific gullet for the very wide “coffee-table” backs of large or small horses (Icelandics and Cobs to wide-sprung Arabians, broad Quarterhorses, Warmbloods, Drafts and Draft Crosses, etc.).

Why do you recommend using a Back Cinch?

We highly recommend using a BACK CINCH for Safety reasons for both Horse and Rider. Connected via a short (4-6″) cinch hobble to the front cinch and tightened to be fairly snug, the connection of the two puts pressure on the sternum area, not the soft belly of your Horse. If the back cinch can be snug but not uncomfortable, it helps stabilize the back of the saddle (horizontally and vertically) during travel and facilitates a balanced, comfortable fit of the saddle in movement from the Horse’s perspective. Therefore, it is safer for Horse and Rider, too. Horses do not object to a BACK CINCH if it is angled forward and connected to the front cinch with a short hobble. On the contrary, if it were tightened over the soft belly, it would be very uncomfortable – and, if it is left dangling under the soft belly (as is often seen) its usefulness is absolutely minimal. If it is dangling with lots of slack, it could even be dangerous: a horse could catch his rear foot in the space if he should kick at a fly or something. After all, there is good reasoning for riding with a BACK CINCH connected to the front cinch, just make sure to not have it too loose or too tight – and connected.