Endurance Saddle Shop
Home of Pienaar Bros Saddlery
Saddles & tack handmade in Southern Africa
Are you tired of buying saddles that do not last and hold up under the stresses of riding? Or maybe you haven't found a comfortable saddle for your horse or yourself! Well, look no further, we are horseman who have created a great line of products with utmost quality and functionality.  Part of our saddle's magic is its uniquely designed tree that distributes weight in all the right places and reduce pressure in unwanted areas. 
Our saddles are made from the finest cowhides we can find.  We designed and make every saddle tree by hand.  The hardware is 100% surgical grade engraved stainless steel to ensure longevity and a neat look.  All screws are attached in a proper fashion to the laminated fiberglass tree to prevent them from tearing out like you see  so many saddles do on the market today.  We pre-oil all leather before assembly, and we also pre-turn and stretch the stirrup leathers for optimum  rider comfort. Pre- turned stirrups always hang in the proper direction and position which  help prevent knee and ankle pain in the rider.  Every saddle comes complete with safety stirrups and a wool girth.  Stitching is done in a stitch groove that virtually eliminates all wear on the sewing thread.  We can add a saddle horn to a saddle if so desired.  There are many more details about our saddles that set them in a class of their own.  Each of our saddles are distinctly secure and comfortable for the rider and horse.  We are proud of the quality that we are offering.  Make sure you include one of our saddle pads to create a dynamic combination for success.  These saddles are truly in a class of their own and you won't know what you've been missing till you ride one of these.    We welcome you to see for yourself!
                                          
                                   Our signature hardware - imported from the USA
            
Our Concho and D-ring                       Our Rigging plate                          Our Buckles


The Bucking Rolls you see on our saddles are there for creating greater security for the rider.  They are soft and will stay out of your way,  yet they will offer support when needed in case your horse spooks or buck.  They are very easily removed if needed, but we recommend leaving them on.


#1.)  The ROADRUNNER TM                  

The Roadrunner is built for the weight-conscious rider.  It weighs approximately 5- 6 kgs (11 - 13.2 lbs).  This saddle includes synthetic stirrups, a 100% wool girth, and removable buckrolls for additional rider safety and security.  The Roadrunner comes with an inlaid padded seat, but a regular smooth seat is an option upon request.  This seat size fits most all riders.  The billets are reinforced with nylon webbing to prevent extreme wear and tear.  Stirrups leathers are made out of a material that will never stretch or break.  The Roadrunner comes with 20mm thick changeable Neoprene skirts that will fit the average horse's back.  Different thicknesses are available.  Since this saddle is a western-english hybrid it is also great for Tent pegging or Polo-crosse.   Whatever you're doing  the Roadrunner is sure to give you a competitive edge. 
 
                        
                                                                           
                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  



# 2.)    The MIDNIGHT RIDER TM

This is a favorite saddle.  The Midnight Rider is lightweight, (approx. 8 kg/17.6 lbs) and it rides with the comfort of a skirted saddle.   It also comes with changeable Neoprene skirts.  You have the option of adding a saddle bag or tie weights to the saddle if desired.  Stirrup leathers are reinforced with nylon webbing and features a quick change blevins buckle for easy adjustment of stirrip length.  They are also pre stretched and tempered.  The billet and cinch latigos are also made out of a very strong, thin, and light nylon webbing.  The rigging plates and D-rings are made with surgical grade stainless with a beautiful floral design.  It also features a latigo keeper and chinch carrier to keep things tidy during saddling and un-saddling.  This saddle comes ready to ride and win!

                                   
                                   Stamped Midnight Rider                         Midnight Rider with a saddle horn
                                 



#3.)   The  KALAHARI EXPRESS TM

This is our deluxe saddle.  It weighs 10+ kgs, 22 lbs.  (The one saddle pictured below is the rough-out version.)  Our standard Kalahari Express is smooth leather and has the same rich tan color as the other saddles pictured).  The Kalahari Express is different from the other two models in that it has fixed skirts that are lined with felt.  This saddle also includes all of our popular features such as pre-turned safety stirrups,  pre stretched and tempered leathers,  floral stainless hardware ,quick change stirrup buckles, latigo and cinch keeper, inlaid padded seat, a comfortable wool cinch, removable buckrolls, option for saddlebags, and overall quality craftsmanship.  We can also make this saddle heavier for the light riders.  This is simply a great ride. 
Whatever your goals are, The Kalahari Express will take you there!
                                                                                     
  Another "ruff out"  without the buck rolls                                 Kalahari Express with a horn                        

How to care for your new saddle- Here                                                                                                                                   
                                                              Custom Saddles
                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
                                                                                                            
Call us with your special needs and we can custom design and build your western or endurance saddle to fit your desire !  When building your custom saddle we will go the whole nine yards and the a few steps more in order to create the saddle of your dreams.
   

Below are a few that we have build that are just a bit different than our standard line.  At the bottom of the page you will see more design options.

This is a Midnight Rider that features a three quarter inlaid seat with a cheyenne roll for a cantle binding.  The customers brand were stamped on the fenders
     Half breed Roadrunner-  The seat is " ruff out" for extra grip
                                                
                                                           Midnight Rider with Full Padded Seat
 
                                                        
The  saddles bellow are basically  decorated Midnight riders.  It was hand stamped with our Sune' special stamping pattern.
     


             


                                                                          Poortje Special
                                                                Decked out Kalahari Express with a saddle horn

This was a real fun saddle to build.  We added a saddle horn and lined the skirts with real barked tanned shearling.  We then hand carved a California style floral design on the seat and fenders.  Carved the ranchers brand on the cantle back and stamped the rigging plates and fenders with a geometric floral stamp.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
                  
                                                                                                                                 
                  

More saddle pictures

                        Below you can see a sampling of some of our decorating options.  Pick and choose one or a combination  of them and we would create a magnificent looking saddle just for you

                                                                                    A     Carlos border
                       
                                                                                 B       Rope border 
                                                                       
                                                                             C    Beaded border
                                                                       
 
                                           1      Basket weave                                                 2    Navajo
                           
                                        
                                      3         Sune' Special                                                   4      Waffle
                                                   
                                   5   Poortje flower                                             Custom carving                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
 

                     

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