Crafting a Stubben saddle.

The new Stubben 4010 rolled crank nose Weymouth bridle range is made from full grain rolled leather, vegetable tanned and aniline dyed. The finest leather available. Each bridle is made with never rusting buckles and fittings, complete with rolled leather ended reins.

Selecting the leather.

The Stubben 1085 crank noseband bridle. The weight of this bridle gives you control and security. Crafted from the finest full grain leather for strength, durability and prolonged life.

Tensioning the tree.

The 1800 bridle Passion. The ultimate comfort bridle. Designed and sculpted in a contemporary manner. Crafted from the softest full grain leather available.

Cutting and shaping

We start with the selecting of the finest full grain, vegetable tanned, analine dyed, German cowhide. Full grain for longevity and durability. Vegetable tanned and analine dyed for retention of suppleness and natural qualities.

The webbing is attached to the Stübben tree. Webbing tension establishes seat depth, and works counter actively with the tree to provide "spring" or "elasticity". The webbing closest to the pommel is left long for the attachment of billets.

Leather parts that comprise the seat and skirts are hand cut from the hide.