Saddle Racks & Carts: A Safe Place for Your Saddle at Home and Away

Saddle Racks & Carts: Store Your Saddle in Shape

Saddle Racks & Carts protect one of the most valuable purchases on any yard. When the saddle sits properly, the saddle panels and tree keep their shape and the leather does not get squashed. Here you will find wall mounted saddle racks, folding models, racks with a shelf or saddle pad holder, freestanding saddle stands and mobile saddle carts for the trip from the stable to the grooming area.

Wall racks for the tack room

A firmly mounted saddle rack is basic equipment in every tack room. The support should be wide enough for the saddle to rest on its panels and not on the gullet. Folding racks lie flat against the wall when the saddle is in use, creating space in tight rooms. Models with an integrated shelf or saddle pad holder also take the girth, pad and stirrups, so everything stays together in one place.

Mobile between stable and show

A saddle stand stands freely and is ideal for cleaning and oiling, because you can reach the saddle from every side. Mobile saddle carts on castors carry the saddle and accessories easily from the locker to the grooming area, and a folding saddle stand fits in the trailer when you head off to a show or clinic. That way your saddle never ends up on the ground or over a stable wall, even when you are away from home.

Frequently asked questions

How do I store my saddle properly?
Ideally on a rack that follows the shape of the saddle panels, in a dry, well ventilated room. Run the stirrups up and take off the girth or lay it over the seat. A saddle cover gives extra protection from dust.

Does a western saddle fit on a normal saddle rack?
Western saddles are usually wider and heavier than English saddles. On narrow racks they often do not sit properly. A wide saddle stand or a rack designed for western saddles spreads the weight better.

At what height should I mount a saddle rack?
A height at which you can lift the saddle off without stretching has proven itself, usually around chest to shoulder height. With several racks above each other, leave enough space so saddles and stirrups do not touch. Heavy saddles belong lower down.