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Barefoot Arizona - Western-Style Saddle for Trail Riding
The Arizona is a Western treeless saddle designed specifically for trail riding, long treks, and extended hours in the saddle. Its deep Western seat with horn provides secure positioning, while the flexible treeless design allows close contact and freedom of movement for the horse. The VPS System ensures even pressure distribution under the stirrup attachments, making the saddle suitable for riders covering long distances. The Arizona is durable, easy to maintain, and comfortable for both horse and rider.
Quick Model Overview:
- Best for: Western trail riding, long rides, leisure and pleasure rides
- Seat feel: Deep Western seat with horn for added support, needs breaking time
- Rider position: Comfortable and secure for extended hours
- Weight: approx. 13 lbs (6 kg)
- Colors: Brown / Black/ or Caramel-brown
Compare Western Treeless Saddles
| Model |
Seat Feel |
Best For |
Rider Support |
| Arizona |
Deep Western seat with horn |
Western trail riding, long rides, close contact |
Secure and supported - needs breaking time |
| Missoula Nut |
Flexible Western saddle hand-tooled |
Western trail, pleasure, close contact |
Secure, flexible, needs longer breaking time due to heavy leather, Special order |
| Lazy Mountain |
Plush sheep wool seat, more twist - easier on the hips |
Comfort-focused trail, long rides, close contact |
Extra cushioned and secure, comfortable, short breaking time |
Key Features:
- VPS System for even pressure distribution under the stirrup attachments
- durable, easy-care, and dirt-resistant
- Western seat with horn for security and comfort
- Flexible treeless design maintains freedom of movement for the horse
- D-rings for gear and accessories
- Fleece underside for comfort and conformity
Seat Sizes:
- Size 0-Special order
- Size 1
- Size 2
- Size 3 - Special Order
Recommended Setup:
Use with a Barefoot Special or Physio Western saddle pad and appropriate pad inserts as part of the Barefoot saddle system for optimal stabilization, weight distribution, and comfort for your horse.
7-Day Saddle Trial: Try the Arizona saddle for up to 7 days to ensure proper fit and comfort for both you and your horse. Please review our trial policy for full details. Barefoot Saddle Trial
Barefoot Arizona Saddle
is a horse friendly western
saddle made of a robust, open pore cow hide called nubuck, which is very
pliable and molds to the horse's back.
Extremely comfortable for the rider, the
Barefoot Arizona has short, rounded skirts, and provides very good positioning for short horses and horses with higher withers.
Features:
- Weighs 14lbs alone
- Made of open pore cow hide; nubuck leather - dirt repellent
- Soft fleece underside
- 6 D-rings to attach all your travel/riding gear
- Short saddle flap - off billet and tie strap
- Western pommel insert - size standard wide
- Flexes in all 3 directions (X,Y,Z)
- Barefoot� VPS System provides channel for spinal clearance
- Close contact; free and comfortable seating at the horse's center of gravity
- 2.5" Western Stirrup Attachment Piece (included) can be positioned as needed
"The barefoot treeless is everything a person could want in a saddle.
I loved it the moment I put it on my horse and rode for the first time.
For me, there was no adjustment period, I felt more comfortable on my
horse then ever before. I ride trail and ride for a good 3 hours at a
time if not more. A lot of climbing up and down steep terrain as well as
easy beach rides. The saddle has made such a difference in how my horse
moves, most noticeably downhill. He walks with more freedom and a
faster pace. We both have been liberated! I do recommend this saddle."
-Paula Ivie, Crescent City, CA
Ordering Note(s): Fenders and stirrups sold separatenly on this website.
special orders, cannot be returned.
See Sizing Tab for more information. Click here for more information on the Barefoot Saddle systems.
Saddle Trial Program
You can try the saddle for one week (7 days) after receiving the saddle to decide if it�s a good fit for you and your horse. Keep it clean, keep the tags. Ride in a controlled area, do not go on a trail ride. If you mark it up, scratch it, or damage it, you cannot return it. You cannot return a used saddle pad or girth/cinch. Use your own saddle pad to try the saddle if possible. If after one week you decide to return the saddle, you will be charged a $150 restocking fee and you pay to ship the saddle back to us. If you would like to try a saddle for a week,Message us sales@barefootsaddlesusa.com
All Barefoot brand treeless saddles come with a saddle system called Vertebrae Protection System (VPS), which is a patented panel system designed to protect the spine of the horse.
The Barefoot Western Treeless saddles come with a standard wide size fiberglass insert. You can purchase additional medium, or extra wide western pommel inserts. You can also use the soft pommel inserts as needed for your horse's conformation, with the velcro horn attachment for decoration. Click here for more information on the Barefoot Western Pommel Inserts, and a printable version of the pommel sizing template. All Barefoot Treeless saddles are manufactured in Germany, and restocked monthly.
Please Note - The chart below provides measurements according to European sizing. The U.S. equivalent is provided below:
Size 1 (U.S. Equivalent)
- Western seat size 14-14.5 | English seat size 16-16.5
- Ladies pant size < 8 | Mens pant size ~32-36
Size 2 (U.S. Equivalent)
- Western seat size 15-16 | English seat size 17-18
- Ladies pant size > 8 | Mens pant size ~38-42
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Arizona Treeless Western Saddle 
Would not recommend 
Gaited Horse