Custom Mule Saddles
Saddles Built for the Mule's Shape and Comfort
Mules have unique backs that are different from horses. Building a proper saddle for a mule takes specialized knowledge. We design our mule saddles to fit their specific shape. This ensures comfort for the animal and better performance on the trail.
The foundation is a strong wood tree covered in bullhide. We build our mule saddles with custom mule bars. These bars are set at the proper angle, rock, and twist to follow the mule’s back. This correct fit is important for the animal's comfort, especially when packing heavy loads or climbing steep ground.
We also focus on the rider's comfort. When you order, we ask about your riding style, height, and weight. This helps us decide the right cantle size and fender length for you. The stirrup leathers are "freed-up" for full movement. This keeps the rider stable and comfortable.
Haleakala National Park Hawaii Mule Saddle
Heavy duty working saddle for another of our National Parks in beautiful Hawaii!
Russet USA leather. Stainless steel "Horseshoe brand" w/blk accents matching hardware. Trina Webber stirrups. Ruff-out seat/skirts. The rest of the saddle is basket stamp with old time border. Wood post horn with mule hide wrap and Oregon cross-over rope strap. Charcoal bucking rolls. 6 red latigo strings. Hamley twist for rider comfort. Mohair cinch. Breast collar and britchen stamped to match. Real wool for mule comfort. Heavy duty working rig.
Mahalo nui loa
National Park Service Grand Canyon Mule Saddle
Grand Canyon National Park Service custom saddle shown in heavy oil 14 oz USA russet leather. Ruff-out seat and skirts. Basket stamp rest of saddle. Wood post horn is tear drop shape with mule hide wrap and Oregon cross over rope strap. Bucking rolls in chocolate nubuck leather with 8th heavy latigo string. Hamley twist. Stainless steel hardware, conchos and Trina Weber bell stirrups. Drop plate rigging has dees for quick britchen attachment. Crupper dee. Real wool for mule comfort and long wear. Quality materials and construction. Custom saddle built on a wood mule bars tree with heavy bullhide for strength.
National Park Service Guadalupe Mountains Custom Wade Mule Saddle
National Park Service lead packer custom Sharp saddle shown in heavy oil russet USA leather. Real brass hardware. Ruff-out seat/skirts. Basket stamp rest of saddle. Wood post horn, tear drop shaped with mule hide wrap and Oregon cross-over rope strap. Bucking rolls are distressed brown leather. Hamley twist on stirrup leathers. Trina Weber brass Moran's. Drop plate rigging has dees for quick britchen attachment for easy on/off. Crupper dee. Real wool for mule comfort and long wear. Quality materials and craftsmanship for hard work.
Thanks to the hard working men, women, and mules making our National Parks a great place!
Will James Mule Saddle
Will James Mule Saddle
Grand Canyon National Park service trail personnel rides a Sharp custom mule saddle. Tree style is Will James with a wood post horn. USA russet leather. Trina Weber brass bell stirrups and brass hardware. Drop plate rigging with dees for quick and easy britchen attachment. Hamley twist on stirrup leathers for rider comfort due to demanding work hours in the saddle. Proudly made in America for use in one of our National treasures. Mule britchen matches custom mule saddle for heavy use in the Grand Canyon National Park. Sharp britchen has rolled edges for the comfort of the mules working in the park system. All 1" straps are beveled for the importance of mule comfort. Stress points on Sharp's custom britchen are sewn, in addition, to heavy copper rivets. All USA leather straps have alot of adjustment. Conway's are not used as adjustment.
Will James Custom Mule Saddle on a Rick Reed Tree
Will James custom mule saddle built on a Rick Reed tree. USA quality russet leather. Horseshoe brand stainless steel hardware. Ruff-out seat, fenders, skirts. Memory foam padded seat with heavy brown chap leather for longevity. Natural color rawhide cantle binding, swell front and around wood post horn. Wood post horn has mule hide wrap. 6 latigo strings. Latigo hamley twist and rope strap. Flat plate rigging with dees for quick and easy britchen attachment. Real wool for animal comfort and long wear. Basket stamp hand stamp with rope border. Quality, heavy using rig.
Thank you Jeff Tift of Wyominghorsesandmules.net
Will James Supreme Custom Mule Saddle
Will James Supreme Cadillac mule rig! Sharp's custom Will James Supreme is shown in Russet USA leather. Natural color rawhide on horn, swell welt and cheyenne roll. Fancy stainless steel "horseshoe" hardware. Trina Weber overshoe stirrups and additional taps. Wood post horn with mule wrap and rope strap. Drop plate rigging with britchen and breast collar dees. 16" memory foam padded seat. Ruff-out seat and skirts. Hoof pick pocket with hobble ring, near side. Hobble ring off side. Basket stamp with border stamp to customer specs. Complete with matching breast collar, stamped to match britchen with 1" straps, crupper. Real wool for mule comfort and long wear. Trail riding or hunting this awesome custom saddle, with accessories, has it all.
Cliff Wade Saddle 1
Cliff Wade Mule Saddle
Cliff Wade mule saddle shown in Russet Wickett & Craig USA premium leather. Stainless steel hardware. Ruff-out and padded 15" seat. Wood post horn is tear drop shape with latigo wrap and Oregon cross-over rope strap. Bucking rolls match padded seat. 8th string. Flate plate rigging with britchen dees. 4" Morans. Hamley Twist. Basket stamp with running W border. Ruff-out skirts. Latigo and 1/2 breed. Custom mohair roper cinch. Back cinch. Matching britchen and breast collar. Class, quality, function, WOW factor!
Cliff Wade Mule Saddle 4 with Wood Post Horn on Mule Bars
Cliff Wade Mule Saddle 4
wood/bullhide tree
7/8 drop down rigging
full basket stamp with old time border
brass stirrups and conchos
real wool bark tan lining
wood post horn is latigo wrapped
Cowboy working mule tough "Sharp" saddle!
Custom Wade Western Mule Saddle
Custom Wade western saddle for trail riding or ranch work. USA russet quality leather. Saddle seat is rough out with a memory foam padded seat using heavy chap leather for long wear ability with matching bucking rolls. Wade Sharp saddle has a real wood post horn for strength yet is lighter weight than production "post" horns. Wood post horn has a latigo wrap and Oregon cross-over rope strap. 8 string saddle. Hand stamped basket with running W border. Horseshoe brand stainless steel hardware and conchos. Hamley twist on saddle stirrup leathers. 3" matching leather covered bell stirrups. Sharp's custom wade tree saddle has real wool for mule's comfort and long wear ability. ALL sharp saddles have a wood covered bullhide tree.
Wade Custom Mule Saddle 8
95* degree mule bars (true full quarter horse)
6 3/4" gullet
Ruff-out 16" seat with memory foam bicycle pad
Cantle 4 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 15
WOOD post horn 3" tall x 4 1/2" wide
Mule hide horn wrap
Oregon cross-over rope strap
Drop plate rigging @ 7/8, with britchen quick snap in dees
Crupper dee
Russet USA Wickett & Craig leather
Stainless steel hardware, conchos, stirrups
Hamley twist on 2 1/2" stirrup leathers with blevins buckles
8th string
Latigo & 1/2 breed
Hand basketstamp swells/fenders/rear jockeys/back of cantle/drop plate rigging
Wade Mule Saddle 95* Mule Bars
Wade mule saddle 95* mule bars
6 3/4 x 8 1/4 gullet
14 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 4 cantle
Wood post horn 2 1/2T x 4" tear drop
Brown USA Wickett & Craig leather
Brass hardware, stirrups, conchos
Ruff-out seat and skirts
Basket Stamp
Wood post horn wrap in mocha brown with Oregon cross-over rope strap
Mocha brown bucking rolls
Hamley twist
Mule tough for an outfitter in New Mexico
Wade Custom Mule Saddle 10
This quality mule saddle has a memory foam padded seat. USA russet leather and stainless hardware. Mule saddle has britchen and crupper dees for easy snap on convenience. Mule saddle has cheyenne roll, bucking rolls, 8 strings, wood post horn with mule hide wrap and Oregon cross over rope strap. Hamley twist on saddle stirrup leathers. This custom one of a kind mule saddle has a nice border stamp and cross on both fenders. Custom saddle also outfitted with saddlebags and custom handmade Sharp knife in a sheath inside the saddlebags.
American Made Quality
The saddle is built with high-quality American-tanned leather. The color is set during the tanning process, so it will not rub off on your clothing. We use strong hardware like brass or stainless steel. The ground seat is hand-carved to fit the rider’s body. The saddle skirts are fitted to the tree, not just nailed flat. This provides a better fit for the mule.
We build each saddle one at a time with screws and nails, never staples. We use thick
wool shearling, not synthetic material, for the skirts. Your finished custom mule saddle will be properly oiled and ready to ride when you receive it.
Wade 1/2 Breed Mule Saddle
Sharp Wade 1/2 Breed Mule Saddle
Ruff-out seat and fenders
Rawhide (natural color) horn, cantle, swell front
Basket stamp skirts, jockey, swell, cantle
Drop plate rigging
4" Monel bell stirrups
Wood post horn with mulehide hornwrap
Oregon cross-over rope strap
Hamley twist
6 latigo strings
Stainless hardware and conchos
Buckaroo rig deluxe!
CA Hearts Wade Custom Mule Saddle
CA Hearts Wade Mule Saddle
Happy hearts Wade mule saddle, Russet USA Wickett & Craig leather. Brass heart conchos, brass stirrups and saddle hardware. Custom handstamped hearts border. This custom saddle has a burgundy bicycle memory foam padded seat and matching bucking rolls. Burgundy latigo strings. Wood Post horn with brass and sterling silver heart horn cap. Saddle horn has a mule hide wrap and oregon cross-over rope strap. Drop plate rigging with easy snap in britchen dees. Hamley twist on 2 1/2" stirrup leathers for rider comfort. All Sharp saddles have REAL thick wool shearling for equine comfort and long wear. This custom saddle has a matching hearts breast plate, britchen, headstall and crupper.
Wade Mule Saddle with Horned Caiman Bucking Rolls
Wade Mule Saddle
This saddle has Horned Caiman
Bucking rolls, cowboy tally book
Bullhide (natural color) bindings
Border stamp
Custom brass conchos
8 strings
Drop plate rigging
Taps
18" seat with a Komfort cantle
An extremely Sharp rig!
Wade on Mule Bars Custom Mule Saddle
Wade on Mule Bars with Semi-Square Skirts
Wade on mule bars for those that appreciate quality materials, craftsmanship and comfort for the mule and themselves! Shown in Russet USA Wickett & Craig leather. Stainless steel hardware. Wood post horn has rawhide binding, mule wrap and Oregon cross-over rope strap. Flat plate rigging set at 7/8, with britchen and breast collar dees for quick/easy attachment. Added crupper, hobble and dees under long latigo strings. Cheyenne roll. Hamley twist. Border stamp. Real wool for mule comfort and long wear. Mule tough, built to last.
Modified Association Mule Saddle
Association Mule Saddle
Ruff-out seat/fenders/skirts. Rawhide cantle, swell and horn bindings. Wood post horn w/mule hide wrap and OR cross-over rope strap. Heavy oil Russet USA leather. Stainless steel hardware and conchos. Real wool for mule comfort and long wear. In-laid padded seat in brown ruff-out. 6 long latigo strings. Drop plate rigging with dees for quick easy britchen attachment. Crupper dee. Hand basket stamp with border. Heavy using mule saddle.
Modified Association Wood Post Horn on Mule Bars
This quality handmade buckaroo saddle is built on a wood/bullhide tree.
USA russet #1 leather
cheyenne roll
7/8 EZ rigging
stars border stamp
brass hardware
thick bark tan wool
Modified Association Mule Custom Saddle 4
Modified Association Mule custom saddle Shown in heavy oil russet USA Wickett & Craig leather. Cantle and swell binding is brown USA leather. Wood post horn, tear drop with oiled latigo wrap. 17" memory foam padded dark brown seat. Stainless steel hardware and conchos. Drop plate rigging with dees for quick britchen attachment. Border stamp. Latigo leather strings. Mohair/Alpaca roper cinch. Real wool for mule comfort and wear longevity. Matching britchen and breast collar.
Modified Association Lightweight Mule Saddle
Custom Modified Association lightweight lady mule saddle. Shown in russet USA leather with natural rawhide trim. Horseshoe floral stainless steel hardware. Drop plate rigging with dees for easy britchen attachment. Trina Weber stirrups. Border stamp. Wood post horn has mule hide wrap. Brown bicycle memory foam padded seat. 6 latigo strings. Hamley twist for knee comfort. Matching stamped britchen and breast collar.
Modified Association 1/2 Breed Mule Saddle
Mod Assoc 1/2 breed saddle, Russet USA leather, SS hardware, Trina Weber 3" Morans. Wood Post horn, tear drop shaped with mule wrap and OR cross-over rope strap. Seat/skirts/fenders ruff-out. Basket stamp finishes out this working mans rig. Matching britchen & breast collar. This saddle has special meaning! My quest for a name for our special palomino colt had me search out word meaning relating to the color gold. I saw the name PACO that means "gold eagle" in Native American culture. There it was! We were working on a saddle for a man named PACO in IA. Clay had just tooled his name in the back of the cantle before our colt was born. How perfect.
Old Time Slick Fork Mule Saddle
Old Time Slick Fork Mule Saddle
Ladies working lightweight trail saddle. Brown USA Wickett & Craig leather. Brass hardware and conchos makes a warm rich look. 14 1/2" memory foam padded seat with matching bucking rolls. Mule hide horn wrap with Oregon cross-over rope strap. Hamley twist on 2 1/2" stirrup leathers for riders comfort. Rope border stamp. Leather covered matching bell stirrups. Real wool for mule comfort and durability. Matching breast collar and back cinch.
Old Time Slick Fork Mule Saddle
Old Time Slick Fork Mule Saddle
Show your mule in this Sharp rig and get noticed!
Rich Russet USA leather light oil
Black full padded seat
Black latigos, strings and conchos
Bucking rolls (small)
Southwest border hand stamp
Endurance stirrups
Stainless steel hardware
REAL bark tan wool
Matching lightweight breast collar and back cinch (not shown)
Wood covered bullhide tree
Weight only 34#
Custom Mule Saddle, Formfitter on Mule Bars
Formfitter on Mule Bars
Ruff-out seat and fenders stamped with old time border
Burgundy padded seat
Cheyenne roll
Overshoe stirrups - ruff-out
Hamley twist
Beautiful burgundy latigo braid on swells
Horn is latigo wrapped
Russet USA #1 Wickett & Craig leather
Stainless hardware
A very Sharp saddle!
Sharp's Formfitter Custom Mule Saddle
Formfitter custom mule saddle made to customer specifications. Custom mule saddle shown in Russet USA leather with stainless steel hardware. Trina Weber oxbow stirrups. Natural color rawhide on swell front and cantle binding. Drop plate rigging with dees for quick snap in britchen attachment. Heavy duty USA latigo strings. Hand basketstamp. No back billets. Hamley twist on stirrup leathers.
Sharp's Western Custom Mule Saddle
Western custom mule saddle with britchen, crupper, breast collar. Quality mule saddle in brown USA leather with brass hardware.
Western Mule Trail Riding Saddle
Western mule trail riding saddle. Lightweight yet trail or cowboy working tough. Quality, made in the USA, Wade mule saddle shown in brown Wickett & Craig leather, with solid brass hardware. Mule saddle has a drop plate rigging with britchen and breast collar dees. Saddle also has a crupper dee. 4 string saddle with brass dees under latigo strings. Wood post horn with a mule hide wrap. Hamley twist on the saddles stirrup fenders for riders comfort. Bucking rolls for added security in this deep saddle seat. No stamping or tooling on this western mule saddle so the quality materials and craftsmanship really stand out. As the saying goes for those who like plain chocolate!



























