Fabtron The Big ’Un Saddle: Extra Room, Balanced Comfort, and Lightweight Trail Performance
Designed for riders who want more room in the saddle without sacrificing balance or comfort, the Fabtron Big ’Un delivers generous seat space in a lightweight, trail-ready design. With a full 19" seat, this saddle is ideal for larger riders or anyone who prefers added freedom of movement during long trail rides.
Built on Fabtron’s proven EQUI-FIT tree with Full Quarter Horse Bars, the Big ’Un offers dependable support and stability for stock-type horses. A suede leather seat with ½" impact-absorbing padding, paired with a 4" cantle and 1½" Cheyenne roll, provides secure back support while maintaining a comfortable, open riding position. Cordura® fenders and a fleece-lined skirt keep weight down and maintenance easy, making this saddle a practical choice for extended trail use.
Why Riders Love It
Generous 19" Seat Design
Built specifically for riders who want extra room, the Big ’Un offers a more relaxed, comfortable riding position on long rides.
Comfort-Focused Seat Construction
A suede leather seat with ½" impact-absorbing padding delivers cushioning and grip without feeling bulky.
Balanced Trail Fit
The EQUI-FIT tree with Full Quarter Horse Bars and a 6¾" gullet provides consistent balance and support across a wide range of stock-type horses.
Lightweight, Easy-Handling Build
Cordura® fenders combined with a fleece-lined skirt reduce overall weight while maintaining durability.
Secure Trail Rigging
7/8 position stainless-steel rigging dees, along with breast collar and rear saddle-string dees, allow for reliable cinching and trail versatility.
Durable, Rider-Friendly Details
Leather-padded stirrups and reinforced nylon stirrup straps with quick-change buckles make adjustments simple and comfortable.
Fabtron The Big ’Un Performance Profile
Tree: EQUI-FIT Tree with Full Quarter Horse Bars
Gullet: 6-3/4" width
Seat: Suede leather seat with 1/2" impact-absorbing padding (19")
Cantle: 4" cantle with 1-1/2" Cheyenne roll
Horn: EZ-grip pleasure-style horn
Rigging: 7/8 position stainless-steel rigging with breast-collar and rear saddle-string dees
Construction: Leather barrel front, cantle, and jockeys; Cordura® fenders; fleece-lined skirt
Trim: Polished leather edging; stainless-steel hardware; rear saddle strings
Stirrups: Leather-padded stirrups with reinforced nylon straps and quick-change buckles
Weight: Approx. 25 lbs.
Includes: Cinch, off-billet, and tie strap