Franco C Saddlery - South Africa

All saddles come complete with girth, swinging fenders (available in different lengths) and aluminum stirrups and are available in brown, black or natural. All saddle trees are steel reinforced polyurethane.

• Endurance

  Sizes available: 14 ½ “and 16”
  Approx. Weight: 7.8 – 8.3kg
  Purpose: Endurance, hacking and trail riding.
  Description: Light weight saddle designed for endurance riding. The bars are ideal for Arab type athletes. Available with latigos and a western wool girth or 2 point rigging with a neoprene stockman girth. The saddle comes standard with plastic safety cages.

  

• Durolite

  Sizes available: 14 ½ “and 16”
  Approx. Weight: 7.3 – 8kg
  Purpose: Endurance, hacking and trail riding.
  Description: Essentially the same saddle as the endurance but differs in the fact that the skirts are changeable neoprene pads that attach to the bars with velcro. Three sets of different thicknesses are supplied with the saddle. This allows the saddle to be used on different horses that differ in conformation or when the horse changes condition. Where saddle alterations are needed to suit a horse with a difficult conformation it is easier to build up a set of pads rather than change the whole saddle.

  

• Phantom Rider

  Sizes available: 14 ½”, 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 4.8-5.1kg
  Purpose: Endurance
  Description: Using the Endurance tree, this saddle has the bare necessities. It is aimed at giving you the minimum weight. Fenders are replaced with Webbers with sheep’s wool socks. Plastic stirrups with plastic safety cages are standard. Rigging is a standard 2 point rigging with a neoprene girth. It has no skirts but has changeable neoprene pads that attach to the bars with Velcro like that of the Durolite. Three sets of different thicknesses are supplied with the saddle. The seat can be either plain leather or sheepskin.

  

• Outrider

  Sizes available: 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 8.2 – 8.5kg
  Purpose: Endurance, hacking, trail riding and work
  Description: This saddle has a wide gullet and is suitable for wide withered, short back horses and has a fair amount of rock in the bars. It is available with latigos or 2 point rigging and with a choice between a wool girth and a neoprene girth. The saddle comes standard with plastic safety cages on aluminum stirrups.

  

• Outrider Lite

  Sizes available: 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 8kg – 8.3kg
  Purpose: Endurance, hacking and trail riding.
  Description: Essentially the same saddle as the Outrider but differs in the fact that the skirts are changeable neoprene pads that attach to the bars with velcro. Three sets of different thicknesses are supplied with the saddle. This allows the saddle to be used on different horses that differ in conformation or when the horse changes condition. Where saddle alterations are needed to suit a horse with a difficult conformation it is easier to build up a set of pads rather than change the whole saddle. The saddle comes standard with plastic safety cages on aluminum stirrups.

  

• Phantom Outrider

  Sizes available: 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 5.2 -5.5kg
  Purpose: Endurance
  Description: Using the Outrider tree, this saddle has the bare necessities. It is aimed at giving you the minimum weight. Fenders are replaced with Webbers with sheep’s wool socks. Plastic stirrups with plastic safety cages are standard. Rigging is a standard 2 point rigging with a neoprene girth. It has no skirts but has changeable neoprene pads that attach to the bars with Velcro like that of the Outrider Lite. Three sets of different thicknesses are supplied with the saddle. The seat can be either plain leather or sheepskin.

  

• Marathon 1

  Sizes available: 15”and 16”
  Approx. Weight: Synthetic 6.5kg - Leather 8-8.4kg
  Purpose: Endurance, Trial, hacking
  Description: This saddle has short bars, making it suitable for short backed horses. The bars fit a very wide range of horses. The seat has an open gullet and high whither clearance. The swell is shaped to support thighs for a more secure seat. Stirrup position ensures a good seat and comfortable riding in both the standing and sitting positions. Rigging is on a billet system ensuring quick unsaddling for those chasing slip times. The saddle comes standard with plastic safety cages on aluminum stirrups.

  

• Action Sport

  Sizes available: 15, 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 8kg
  Purpose: Polo crosse and action sports
  Description: This saddle was designed with the co-operation of top polo crosse players and is the product of many years experience in this field. The saddle allows close contact with the horse. Poleys and wide cantle ensures a secure seat. It has in-skirt rigging, a neoprene stockman girth and comes standard with a surcingle.

  

• Phantom Action Sport

  Sizes available: 15”, 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 4.8-5.5kg
  Purpose: Endurance
  Description: Using the Action Sport tree, this saddle has the bare necessities. It is aimed at giving you the minimum weight. Fenders are replaced with Webbers with sheep’s wool socks. Plastic stirrups with plastic safety cages are standard. Rigging is a standard 2 point rigging with a neoprene girth. The skirts are like the Durolite with the neoprene pads. The seat is covered in plain leather. The narrow seat gives close contact making this saddle more suitable for riders that stand and ride. The poleys give support to the thighs while standing and gives extra security should the horse spook. It is popular for lightweight riders who aim to compete in the no-weight category.

  

• Ultimate-X

  Sizes available: 15”, 16” and 17”
  Approx. Weight: 10-11kg
  Purpose: General purpose, hacking, endurance and trail riding.
  Description: A cross between a Western and Australian stock saddle. Poleys and wide cantle provide a secure and comfortable seat. A very popular saddle with trail companies. It has universal bars that fit most horses, a wide gullet with good wither clearance, in-skirt rigging and latigos with a Western wool girth.

  

• Bareback Pad – Horse

  Sizes available: one size
  Approx. Weight: 4kg
  Purpose: Bare back riding, horse training and collecting horses from the paddock.
  Description: Felt and suede pad with handle and western wool girth. Suitable for horses for the adult rider.

  

• Bareback Pad - Pony

  Sizes available: one size
  Approx. Weight: 3kg
  Purpose: Bare back riding, horse training and collecting horses from the paddock
  Description: Felt and suede pad with handle and western wool girth. Suitable for ponies and small horses for the child rider.

  

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