DPD custom made stock saddles
Q. What is a custom made saddle?
A. A saddle that is made to a customers special requirements.
Q. Why does it cost more to have a saddle custom made?
A. Because custom saddles are built using more superior leather and trees than factory saddles and also due to the fact that most customers want those few little extras on their saddle.
Q. What is the difference between a custom made Dixon Saddle and a Fitzroy Fender saddle?
A. The main difference, is that the DPD Custom Saddles can be made to suit your exact requirements. The Fitzroy Fender Stock Saddles are made using the same quality materials however it is made on a 'molded carbon fiber' tree rather than the 'raw-hide covered trees' used in the Custom saddles. This has the advantage of making these saddles lighter in weight than the custom saddles, however, they are only available in select sizes and cannot be modified to the same extent as the All Rounders and Western Stock saddles.
Q. Can my saddle be made to fit the majority of my horses?
A. Yes, but remember that no saddle can fit every horse. However if the saddle maker knows what the majority of a customers horses are like, they can use a tree that will fit most of them.
Q. Can I have a saddle made and delivered without going to visit the saddle maker?
A. Yes. Dixon Saddlery customers come from all over Australia and with communication tools like E-mail, phone and fax all details can be worked through without actually going to visit the saddle shop.
Q.What is the waiting time for a saddle custom made by Dixon Saddlery?
A.This depends on numerous factors such as how many other Dixon Saddles are already ordered and how busy the saddle tree makers are. E-mail or phone Dallas for a current waiting time estimate.
Q. Do you sell used saddles?
A. Yes. Sometimes there are excellent second hand saddles for sale.
Q. Can my saddle be delivered anywhere?
A. Yes. Your saddle can be posted anywhere.
A. A saddle that is made to a customers special requirements.
Q. Why does it cost more to have a saddle custom made?
A. Because custom saddles are built using more superior leather and trees than factory saddles and also due to the fact that most customers want those few little extras on their saddle.
Q. What is the difference between a custom made Dixon Saddle and a Fitzroy Fender saddle?
A. The main difference, is that the DPD Custom Saddles can be made to suit your exact requirements. The Fitzroy Fender Stock Saddles are made using the same quality materials however it is made on a 'molded carbon fiber' tree rather than the 'raw-hide covered trees' used in the Custom saddles. This has the advantage of making these saddles lighter in weight than the custom saddles, however, they are only available in select sizes and cannot be modified to the same extent as the All Rounders and Western Stock saddles.
Q. Can my saddle be made to fit the majority of my horses?
A. Yes, but remember that no saddle can fit every horse. However if the saddle maker knows what the majority of a customers horses are like, they can use a tree that will fit most of them.
Q. Can I have a saddle made and delivered without going to visit the saddle maker?
A. Yes. Dixon Saddlery customers come from all over Australia and with communication tools like E-mail, phone and fax all details can be worked through without actually going to visit the saddle shop.
Q.What is the waiting time for a saddle custom made by Dixon Saddlery?
A.This depends on numerous factors such as how many other Dixon Saddles are already ordered and how busy the saddle tree makers are. E-mail or phone Dallas for a current waiting time estimate.
Q. Do you sell used saddles?
A. Yes. Sometimes there are excellent second hand saddles for sale.
Q. Can my saddle be delivered anywhere?
A. Yes. Your saddle can be posted anywhere.