About Us
Tennessee Saddlery
About 45 years ago, our founder, Rich, was given a 19-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse brood mare, named Dolly, by a local farmer. The farmer just put a rope around the horse’s neck and jumped on for a ride. Rich, a proud teenager, was too embarrassed to tell the old man that he had never been on a horse.
Rich became amazed on how tame and gentle Dolly, the Tennessee Walking Horse, was. So, later that day, he went to the store and bought a saddle and bridle for Dolly. Rich realizes he probably did everything wrong at the time, but Dolly never once objected. In fact, she essentially trained Rich on how to be a good horse owner! From that point on, he was hooked! He became a passionate advocate for horses and the horse community. It was great for his family and children, who also developed a deep affinity for horses. He became so enthralled with horses, he later owned 22 horses and moved to the heart of Tennessee horse country.
He noticed very early on that western saddles did not fit the Tennessee Walker Horses very well. Rich felt that these special horses deserved special saddles. So, he set forth to make that happen.
Rich spent several years designing a special tree and a variety of saddles that fit Tennessee Walker Horses and other southern gaited breeds. At Tennessee Saddlery, our saddle designs range from the synthetic to the traditional leather saddle. In 2004, Rich opened an eBay store to start selling western gaited saddles. Since then, he has developed a 100% positive feedback and a solid reputation.
Our success within the saddle business stems from a specialized lightweight designs, quality materials and affordable pricing. Rich worked closely with a manufacture to incorporate his hand-crafted designs.
Rich personally worked ensured manufacturing techniques utilize specialized tooling and high quality full-grain leather to ensure quality workmanship and a quality end product. Quality western leather saddles for gaited horses do not need to cost $1,500 – $3,000. At Tennessee Saddlery, most of our prices are at or below $600, ensuring that anyone with a gaited horse can have an affordable western leather saddle.
Enjoy the ride!
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Our Team
Tim and Michelle grew up in the land of animals. We both have had many dogs, cats, goats, sheep, cattle, and horses. But it is the horses that have always been the true love in our family. We raised 3 daughters, who all showed horses from a very early age. As a family, we were fortunate to win 10 APHA world tittles in various disciplines, showing paint horses in mostly western pleasure and halter. When we aren’t on the phone trying to help our customers find the perfect saddle, we are most likely in the barn picking stalls for our retired show horses. Although, we have been able to travel and live in many different places, our love for animals has never waned. We hope you will love the style, selection, quality and value that Tennessee Saddlery offers and even if for some reason you don’t buy a saddle from us at least maybe you will make a couple of new horse friends.
Reviews
Just got my saddle in, it came a day earlier than the expected date which I’m super happy with! Fits my mare so well with no sliding forward or back. She feels more free moving also! The leather is soft and it isn’t stiff like most new saddles. It holds me in well too and is really comfortable. Definitely happy with this purchase!
Emily C
