Tougher than ever, the comfortable Bates Outback Poley is ideal for horse trail riding. Saddle features the company’s CAIR Panel System (which replaces traditional fillings with air panels) for top performance and the horse’s freedom of movement, Easy Change Gullet System to fit the saddle to a horse’s changing shape, a softly padded seat, Poley knee pads, an Elastiflex tree to accommodate the flexible movement of a horse’s muscles, and solid bark-tanned flaps for a traditional look.

Cost: $2,150.
Contact: Bates Australia, (877) 927-4337; www.batesaustralia.com.au.