Martin Saddlery

Martin Saddlery built its name under barrel racers, and the tack that supports those saddles — breast collars, cinches, headstalls, spur straps and saddle accessories — is what we stock here. Martin is part of the Equibrand family alongside Classic Equine, and the leatherwork carries the same competition pedigree.

What riders ask us about Martin Saddlery

Which breast collar style keeps a saddle from slipping back on a downhill run? Pulling collar or contoured — what's the difference? Do Martin cinches run true to size? What spur strap length fits ladies' boots? Does Martin tack match Classic Equine colorways?

How to choose within the Martin line

Breast collars: the contoured styles sit above the point of shoulder and move with the horse — the right pick for barrels and all-around riding. Pulling collars sit higher and steeper for roping loads. Harness leather breaks in slower but rewards the wait; roughout gives grip and a working-ranch look. Check the hardware on each listing — tug ends and center rings vary by model.

Cinches: sized in 2-inch steps; measure your current cinch ring-to-ring rather than guessing — most 15–16 hand stock horses take a 32" or 34", but conformation decides it. Headstalls and straps: Martin's doubled-and-stitched headstalls pair naturally with quick-change bit ends, and the spur strap range covers youth through men's sizes — see our western spurs guide for matching straps to spur styles. Colors and tooling are designed to coordinate with Classic Equine's boot and pad lines, so matching a set across the two brands is straightforward.

What this page is not for

We don't currently stock Martin's saddles themselves — this page is the tack around them. For western tack across brands, start at Western.

FAQs

How do I size a Martin Saddlery cinch?

Measure your current cinch end-ring to end-ring. The buckles should sit a hand's width above the elbow on both sides; if they ride higher, go down a size.

Contoured or pulling breast collar?

Contoured for barrels, trail and all-around riding; pulling style for roping, where the load comes from the horn.

Is Martin Saddlery the same company as Classic Equine?

Both are Equibrand brands — Martin covers saddlery and leather tack, Classic Equine covers boots and pads, and the lines are designed to work together.

How should I care for roughout leather?

Brush dry dirt off with a soft brush, condition the smooth side only, and store it where air circulates.

Do you stock Martin saddles?

Not at this time — if you're hunting a specific Martin saddle, contact us and we'll tell you straight whether we can get it.

How do I clean harness leather tack?

Wipe dust after rides, use saddle soap sparingly with minimal water, and follow with a light conditioner a few times a year. Avoid soaking harness leather — it carries its own oils, and over-washing dries it out.

Further reading

Western spurs guide · Mecate reins guide · Breast collars: fit guide