Standard Saddles Were Not Built for Your Arabian's Short Back
The Billy Royal® Pro Arabian Work Saddle is built on a rawhide-wrapped tree specifically proportioned for Arabian conformation — shorter skirts, refined tree points, and a seat that gives you the close contact an Arabian's athletic movement demands.
Stop fighting a bridging saddle. Stop re-padding to compensate for poor fit. Get the saddle built for the breed.
Generic Western Trees Hurt Arabians More Than They Help
Arabian horses have a distinct conformation that most Western saddle trees ignore: a shorter back, higher withers, a narrower and more refined shoulder angle, and a flatter loin. A standard Quarter Horse tree sitting on an Arabian typically bridges across the back, tips rearward, and concentrates pressure on the loin — causing tension, short strides, and long-term back soreness.
A Badly Fitted Saddle Turns a Willing Arabian Into a Problem Horse
Arabians are highly sensitive and will communicate saddle discomfort loudly — pinned ears at girthing, hollowed back under saddle, resistance at the poll, shortened impulsion. What looks like a training problem is often a fit problem. Every ride in a misfit saddle compounds the issue and erodes trust between horse and rider.
- ✗Standard trees bridge across the Arabian's short, flat back
- ✗Oversized skirts sit on the loin and restrict impulsion
- ✗Incorrect tree angle creates wither and shoulder pressure
- ✗Constant re-shimming and padding is a band-aid, not a solution
The Billy Royal Pro Arabian Saddle Is Built to the Breed's Measurements
Billy Royal® engineers the Pro Arabian Work Saddle on a rawhide-wrapped tree specifically proportioned for Arabian conformation, with a 27-inch skirt length and 15-inch drop that keeps the saddle off the loin. High-grade roughout leather provides exceptional grip and contact, and the reinforced stainless dee rings give you working-saddle durability. Available in 15", 16", and 17" seats, with a lifetime tree warranty.
Arabian-Proportioned Tree
27" skirt and 15" drop specifically designed for Arabian back length and loin clearance.
Roughout Leather Grip
High-grade roughout leather provides close contact and breaks in quickly for a custom feel.
Lifetime Tree Warranty
Rawhide-covered tree backed by a lifetime guarantee — the foundation that won't let you down.
Reinforced Stainless Dee Rings
Heavy-duty stainless dee rings rated for working conditions — won't flex or corrode.
What Riders Are Saying
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I spent two years fighting a saddle that supposedly fit my Polish Arabian gelding — he was constantly high-headed, short-strided, and reactive to girthing. Got the Billy Royal Pro Arabian and within a week the difference was undeniable. He drops his back into work now instead of bracing against it. This saddle paid for itself in vet and chiro bills alone.
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The skirt dimensions are perfect for my two Egyptian Arabians — 27 inches long with a 15-inch drop is exactly what you need to avoid sitting on their loins. The roughout leather breaks in beautifully and the seat is the most comfortable Western seat I've ever ridden. 15 miles on a trail and I could have gone farther.
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Bought this for my National Show Horse who has classic Arabian build — high withers, short coupling. Every other Western saddle I tried either tipped backward or bridged across the back. The Pro Arabian tree sits level and stays there. The quality of the roughout leather is exceptional for the price.
"How We Stack Up
| Feature | Schneiders Billy Royal Pro Arabian | Royal King | Tex Tan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian-specific tree proportions | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| Lifetime tree warranty | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Rawhide-wrapped wooden tree | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| High-grade roughout leather | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| 27" skirt / 15" drop dimensions | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reinforced stainless dee rings | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| 3 seat size options (15/16/17") | ✓ | ~ | ✓ |
| Breaks in quickly | ✓ | ~ | ~ |
| Available at sstack.com | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Under $2,300 price point | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Every Dimension on This Saddle Was Chosen for Arabian Fit
The Billy Royal® Pro Arabian Work Saddle features a 27-inch skirt length and 15-inch drop — the dimensions that keep weight-bearing surface forward on the Arabian's muscled back and clear of the sensitive lumbar region. The roughout leather seat and fenders provide the grip and close contact that Arabian riders need to follow the breed's naturally elevated movement.
At 35 lbs., this saddle is substantial enough for serious working use while remaining manageable for loading and trail riding. Available in 15", 16", and 17" seat sizes to fit the rider correctly as well as the horse.
- ✓High-grade roughout leather on lifetime-guaranteed rawhide tree
- ✓27" skirt length x 15" drop — Arabian-specific dimensions
- ✓Available in 15", 16", and 17" seat sizes
- ✓Reinforced stainless dee rings for working durability
- ✓Breaks in easily — comfortable from the first ride
What You Get
