Built By Us. Designed By You.
From Classic Vaquero curves to bold modern flair, your saddle should reflect your ride, your style, your story.
What if your saddle wasn’t just functional—but personal? At Contour Saddlery, our Signature Saddles are crafted on the SMARTFLX foundation to protect your horse’s movement and comfort, while giving you full creative freedom. You dream it. We build it.
Your saddle, your way:
- Choose your horn style, seat shape, and genre aesthetic
- Add custom tooling, carving, or branded elements
- Personalize with nameplates, color accents, or signature flourishes
- Sport-specific builds with versatile performance
One Happy Customer.
Eight years ago, California Vaquero horseman David Ellis came to us with a vision: a saddle that honored Visalia tradition but rode like a Natural Horseman Saddle. The result? A one-of-a-kind piece that thrilled him beyond expectation.
Learn more about David and Jody Ellis’ LS Ranch and how you can have huge fun expanding your horsemanship skills with them on a working ranch.
How The Process Works.
Step 1: Imagine Your Ideal Ride
Start by exploring what’s missing from our current lineup. What features would elevate your ride? Comfort tweaks, sport-specific builds, or aesthetic flourishes? Want electric pink stitching? A tooling design with your ranch brand or family crest? Go bold. Go personal. Our customization options let you create a saddle that’s as functional as it is unforgettable.
Step 2: Free Initial Chat
No pressure, no cost. Just a conversation. Our team is here to explore your ideas, answer questions, and help you shape the early vision of your dream saddle. Reach out anytime. This is where the magic begins.
Step 3: Design Consultation & Specs
Once you’re ready to move forward, we’ll schedule a deep-dive design session with our senior saddle designers. This includes:
- Tailored feature planning for your riding style
- Material selection and aesthetic detailing
- Pricing breakdown and Details. A one-time design fee applies here, covering the full scope of customization, planning, and quality checks for your special features.
️Step 4: Crafting Your Saddle
With specs approved and a 50% deposit received, we begin building your saddle using premium materials, traditional craftsmanship, and modern tech. Every saddle is designed to work seamlessly with our VersaFit™️ Saddle Pad and Shim System, ensuring optimal fit and comfort for both horse and rider.
Final Touch: Ride in Style
Our Signature Saddle pricing is structured to keep costs fair and transparent, so your dream saddle doesn’t stay a dream. Please be aware that the production time of a signature saddle can take a little longer than the time frame we quote on our website for regular choices. In just a few months, you’ll be riding in a one-of-a-kind saddle that fits like a glove and looks like a masterpiece.