Saddle Trail Overlander Wide Solo

Proudly South African Endurance Saddle

The Solo Saddlers Overlander Wide is built for riders who spend long hours in the saddle — whether you're on an endurance ride, working the farm, or heading out on a multi-day trail. At just 3.5 kg, it's one of the lightest saddles in our range, purpose-designed for comfort and durability in tough South African conditions.

Built for Wide-Withered Horses

The Overlander Wide features a Solo McLellan-style fibreglass tree, specifically shaped to fit horses with a wider wither. The felt panels provide cushioning and even pressure distribution across your horse's back, reducing the risk of pressure points and sore spots on longer rides.

Key Features

• Padded suede leather seat — comfortable for long hours in the saddle
• Nylon stirrup leathers — fitted in two stirrup slots to suit taller or shorter riders, and accommodate both forward and further-back sitting positions
• Replaceable girth straps — secure from front and back for a snug, even contact fit
• Felt panels — added cushioning for your horse's back
• Chafeless padded girth included
• Ample Dee rings — for attaching a breastplate, saddle bags, and a crupper
• Weighs only 3.5 kg — one of the lightest endurance saddles available
• Available in Black or Brown

Low Maintenance for SA Conditions

This saddle needs no oiling — simply wipe clean with a damp cloth. Perfect for riders who want to spend more time in the saddle and less time on upkeep. Pair it with a quality saddle pad and girth for the best fit, and use a leather care product on the suede seat as needed.

Ideal For

Endurance riding, trail riding, security patrols, veewagter duties, mountain work, and general farm work where a lightweight, wide-fit saddle is essential.

How to Tell if Your Horse Needs a Wide Fit

• The standard saddle perches forward over the wither rather than sitting level
• You can see daylight under the saddle pad behind the shoulder when girthed
• Your horse is a wider native breed — Boerperd, Nooitgedacht, draught crosses, or a heavier cob/warmblood type
• Sweat marks dry unevenly across the back, with a dry "bridge" mid-back where pressure is missing
• You ride a horse who has muscled up significantly through training

If two or more of these apply, a wide-fit endurance saddle like the Overlander Wide will sit closer to the back and distribute weight more evenly than a standard tree.

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