| The USA's leading saddle manufacturer, Circle Y | | | | finishes, silver trim and hardware are of the highest |
| Saddles, has been in operation for 50 years. The | | | | quality. |
| company began in the little Texas town of Yoakum in | | | | The company wanted to design a saddle fit to suit a |
| 1960. Its founder, Leland Tucker, was determined to | | | | wide selection of horses. With this in mind, the |
| produce the best quality saddles possible. It was a | | | | company designed and patented the Flex 2 'tree |
| family operated business until the year 2000. New | | | | design'. This concept is now used in many saddles |
| owners acquired it in 2003. | | | | made by Circle Y. Another innovative design that |
| The company's fine reputation is a result of excellent | | | | improves comfort is the trademarked 'Softee' seat |
| craftsmanship and innovative products of superior | | | | jockey which also minimizes ankle and knee strain. |
| quality. Much of this success is attributed to a team of | | | | The trademarked Julie Goodnight PEAK Performance |
| talented and dedicated employees who take great | | | | saddle is beautifully crafted and offers comfort for |
| pride in their work. In total, this team has more than | | | | horse and rider. This signature saddle was designed by |
| 1500 years of experience in saddle-making. | | | | Julie herself. Its 7-saddle line includes styles for ranch |
| Circle Y Saddles sponsors some of the most | | | | work, arena performance, gaited and trail. The Kenda |
| prominent names in the equestrian world. These | | | | Lenseigne Shooter saddles are specifically designed |
| include Julie Goodnight (world famous clinician), Kelly | | | | for the fast pace of mounted shooting. They |
| Kaminski and Martha Josey (champion barrel racers), | | | | incorporate the Flex 2 tree design which frees the |
| and Kenda Lenseigne (champion cowboy mounted | | | | horse while keeping the rider well balanced. |
| shooter). Circle Y is also the official saddle of | | | | Kenny Harlow Performance saddles were designed |
| PacWest Barrel Racing and the Women's | | | | by clinician and trainer, Kenny Harlow. These are ideal |
| Professional Rodeo Association. | | | | for all-round performance and trail riding. Then there's |
| The company, which still operates in Yoakum, opened | | | | the John Wayne Signature Saddle with a distinctive |
| a brand new building in January 2010. This is an | | | | handcrafted buckaroo design. These tough saddles will |
| all-in-one structure which replaces the previous | | | | withstand the rigors of ranch work. For riders who |
| separate buildings. The move has enabled the business | | | | prefer lighter saddles there's the Flex 2 Trail Hybrid. |
| to become even more efficient in its quest to | | | | Apart from saddles, breast collars and bridles, Circle Y |
| constantly improve its products and services. | | | | Saddles has a large range of show halters. Accented |
| Saddles are made for many western equestrian | | | | in silver, these will make any horse's head look grand. |
| disciplines. These include reining, showing, Arabian, trail | | | | Circle Y has hundreds of dealers in the USA, Canada |
| riding, cutting, team penning, barrel racing, ranch work | | | | and other parts of the world. These dealers have an |
| and roping. The numerous designs enable riders to | | | | excellent knowledge of all products and can help |
| choose a saddle to suit their requirements. The finest | | | | novice and professional riders with all their needs. |
| leathers are used to make all saddles and tack. The | | | | |