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About Barnes
Nearly a decade ago, owner of Barnes Tack Room, Robert Barnes and his friends started The Polo Club on The Big Island of Hawaii. Not soon after, Robert began bringing handcrafted Polo tack back from Argentina for his teammates to ride in. This desire to have and share something better for hardworking horses, blossomed into what Barnes Tack Room is today.
In August of 2016, Robert launched Barnes Tack Room as on online platform directed at amateur and professional riders of the Hunter/Jumper world. Things took off during the launch in November, when the company collaborated to find its first ambassadors through Heels Down Magazine. Instantly, the Sauter Saddle picked up a buzz, along with a flurry of respondents for positions. Over the following years, the team traveled to shows such as Thermal and Land Rover where they were best able to showcase the quality of their products. The reaction to hands-on exposure to the tack encouraged the formation of the Trial Program; one where we work with any fitter to ensure fit and comfort of all our saddles. Mid to late 2018, the Valor and Debonaire saddles launched, bridging the gap of Hunters and Jumpers to Cross Country, Dressage, and Eventing.
From the start, Robert has worked with a long-time friend and workshop owner, in Argentina, to ensure incredible quality and diligent care of every piece of tack; source to customer. Keeping the company small has allowed for less waste and lower costs, therefore keeping products affordable and the company ethical. Today, quality, custom tack at an affordable price is the primary focus.
At Barnes Tack Room, we are interested in getting you and your horse the best fit and comfort possible, right from the start and every time.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 43 reviews.
This saddle is pretty and very comfortable; my horse moves nicely in it. The buffalo hide is super grippy and feels thick. Quality seems good; overall this saddle should last a long time with standard care. I ordered black with a semi-deep 17.5 seat, standard forward monoflap with French panels.
I wanted to make sure my daughter's horse was as comfortable as possible in all of his tack. I had already purchased a beautiful padded Barnes Tack Room bridle and saddle so, of course, I wanted to complete the set and buy the stretch relief girth for him as well. It is a comfy, well-made, and sturdy girth! My daughter's saddle never slips back anymore, even riding in the rain/snow. By her horse's performance, I can tell that he feels good in tack that doesn't pinch him. 10/10 recommend all Barnes Tack Room gear, especially the stretch relief girth!
Absolutely LOVE this browband. It’s easy to put on and take off but is also secure. I’ve gotten so many compliments on it 🙌
Absolutely love the personalized halter. Color, stitching, and name plate are much more than I expected. Looks so good on my horse. Others at the barn are asking where I got it, was happy to let them know.
These reins are the perfect balance between soft and grippy! I love how they feel in my hand and the leather stoppers help me be so much more aware of riding with even reins!
I ordered two of these for each of my horses and being able to customize each halter with color padding and a name tag was a huge selling point for me! The leather quality is so soft and the stitching is beautiful!
The design of this girth has helped relieve the claustrophobic tension she was feeling from a regular hunter girth. Giving her extra stretch panels and the SOFTEST sheep skin inserts made such a huge difference for her! It also has quality elastic that is firm so it doesn’t over stretch. My wallet loved that I was able to custom order a bigger size without having to pay more! Thrilled with this purchase!
These leathers can’t be passed up! They are so supple and soft while adding noticeable stability to your lower leg. I can’t recommend these enough!
The highest quality in materials and build…. Extremely happy all the way around.. the custom name plate is beautiful, too… we have every piece of leather Barnes offers - saddle to reins - everything is top notch. Customer service is even better, if that’s possible to imagine. I’m a big Barnes Tack Room cheerleader… justifiably so.
I LOVE this saddle! My horse has a very short back and I have long legs so I needed something with a short seat but large flaps, Thankfully basically everything on this saddle is customizable!! I was able to get the french pannels (upswept) and a 17.5 seat. The flaps are the biggest option so it fits my leg wonderfully! I got my saddle in Buffalo leather and I am OBSESSED. 😍😍 I 100% recommend this saddle!
Love it! The elastic stretches well, and is easy to put up while mounted. It cleans up like new
Love, love, LOVE this saddle. Phenomenal quality for a super well priced saddle considering all the customization options you have. I’m 6’3 and have never had a saddle my leg fits in. with the help of Robert, my saddle fitter and a rep we were able to come up with a saddle that is perfectly crafted to me and my horse. My horse has never been happier. I was pretty startled at first when receiving the saddle because it didn’t seem to fit halo (said horse) at all compared to the demo but with a quick message to Mr. Barnes he sent out a Barnes rep for me that helped me break in the saddle. Which it then fit beautifully! This saddle is super soft, super balanced and I have way more freedom in where my leg sits. I can have my stirrups at least three holes higher than my other saddle and it still doesn’t interfere with my leg! Unparalleled customer service. And beautiful quality.
I have owned this saddle for almost a year now and I love it! My horse is on the rounder side and does not have great withers, but the wide saddle fits her really well. The leather is extremely supple and I love the quality of it. Robert Barnes was extremely helpful and their customer service is phenomenal. I felt very involved with the creation of the saddle from the beginning which made it such a unique experience. I would recommend this brand to anyone!
This saddle is hands down the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden in! Not only do I love it, we were able to achieve a great fit on a hard-to-fit pony, so my pony loves it, too! This saddle puts me in the perfect spot to get the job done. The leather is super soft and grippy - I'm not going anywhere when he shows off his random displays of exuberance! I would buy this saddle over and over again!
I’m a professional trainer at Stonehedge Farm in Wisconsin and love the fact I could ride multiple horses in my Barnes saddles and feel the same balance. Thank you Stacey for making the fitting process so uncomplicated. Thank you Barnes for a great product!
Literally my favorite bridle I've ever used. It's absolutely beautiful and so flattering on any horse that I put it on. The design is so sleek and still simple enough for the hunter arena. It was soft and supple straight out of the box and don't need any oil to get that perfect softness.
The leather on these trains is seriously amazing. They come straight out of the box so soft and ready to use! You will not find quality like this for under $100!
The most beautiful, soft, supple leather around. I love the easy customization of this bridle! It is so classy in the show ring, or schooling at home!
I will never rode in anything except Barnes Tack Room. The leather quality is absolutely IMPECCABLE! I absolutely love my saddle and get compliments where ever I go! It took absolutely no "break in" time. It was perfect from the first ride! Highly recommend!
I ordered this saddle last winter after having issues with fitting my thick draft cross. I was torn between getting a custom saddle or trying to find something used, but after seeing the price for a fully custom Barnes saddle, it was a no brainer! It is super comfortable and keeps my leg right where I need it. It fits my horse so well and barely moves at all! We are both very happy with this decision. I loved being able to customize each part of the saddle down to the piping color. I was able to pick between a variety of options for what my horse and I both needed and was even able to get a custom girth made as well! I am very happy with my experience with Barnes Tack Room and hope to also order a dressage saddle one day!
This saddle is a combination of style, comfort, and grip! It’s easy to clean and care for and it holds up wonderfully. It also has some incredibly grippy leather that makes you feel secure 100% of the time.
I absolutely love my Barnes Dressage Debonaire Saddle! Barnes Tack Room was wonderful to work with during the customization process, making sure the saddle was a perfect fit for both me and my horse and I got exactly what I wanted. The leather and custom piping looks absolutely beautiful and the saddle is so comfortable. And the unbeatable price is the icing on the cake!
I LOVE this bridle, it’s so soft right out of the box! It has taken the noseband awhile to mold to my horses face, if I had the noseband tighter I’m sure it wouldn’t be a problem, but other than that I have no complaints!
I bought this saddle after getting it recommended to me multiple times. Definitely the best decision I’ve ever made, it is the most comfortable saddle I’ve ever sat in. Not to mention how gorgeous it is, I get compliments at every show I’ve gone to. It puts your body in the perfect position! Definitely deserves 5 stars!!
I wish the billet straps were more supple but I love it other than that. Mine fit my horse perfectly and didn’t need to be reflocked
Hello! I am the proud owner of a Barnes Debonaire dressage saddle and a Barnes dressage bridle, both in black leather. The saddle is very well made to specifications. My long-time saddle fitter, Stacy Hockel of Wisconsin, did a terrific job with her demo saddle. She came equipped with several knee block options, one of which is perfect for my long thigh bone. Although delivery of the saddle took longer than normal due to COVID-19, it is well worth the wait. The saddle fits my horse to a T, and ever since we started using it, he is lifting his back and building a stronger top line. As far as the bridle goes, you can see from the picture that it is lovely on his refined face. The white lining on the brow and nose bands is subtle but perfect. Thank you for making high quality products that are affordable and very attractive.
Love my new custom Barnes Dressage saddle!!!! And so does my horse Wilco! Thanks to my awesome fitter Stacy Hockel that this fabulous saddle came to fruition. I’m impressed with the quality of these saddles as well as the reasonable pricing, not to mention the option to design myself! Thank you Barnes for allowing me to customize and make it my own!
Such a comfortable saddle! Barnes is an amazing company to work with and helped every step of the way to make sure this saddle is perfect in every way.
Very nice quality leather.
It smells good and doesn't seem to leave any sticky residue after wiping. My black saddle was deep black and clean after using it.
great product. looks good and functions as expected.
Exceptional customer service! While a quality product is important, the service was even better!
Good product. Easy to change out stirrups for different lesson horses .
So this girth is great! My mare seems to love it, which is saying a lot! The only reason it didn’t receive all the stars is it does limit how far I can move my leg forward while keeping my leg on. Maybe better without the sheepskin on the side panels? I’ll have to play with the leather ones and see if that makes a difference. But it’s really all about my horse’s comfort anyway, right?? Whatever makes Jane happy! 🥰
We purchased these to replace the same flat style from another brand…. And there’s no comparison. The leather quality, the build quality, and the subtle styling set these leathers apart! Love the stitching and other details that show real custom attention…
Love it!
Soft, supple and beautiful! There wasn’t any “breaking in” period of wear for the bridle, it is that soft initially. Our young horse loves the feel of it and looks beautiful in it!
Had an issue with the reinforced tugs not buckling very easily, I was deeply depressed because the quality of the leather and work was outstanding. Emailed regarding the return and they were so kind and helpful, they ended up just trading the tugs for me and were just fantastic.
This product is very nice and of great quality. Our only disappointments were the rate of shipping and a small knick in the leather on the browband by the stitching (assumed to be from the stitching process) Otherwise very happy with the product and it fits and looks great on our boy!