My first exposure to tree saddles came when reading the work of fellow Michigan native and bowhunter John Eberhart, who should be credited as the godfather of saddle hunting. He has an impressive ...

A man who claims to be the last to derive his income from solely making saddle trees for traditional Australian stockhorse saddles is hanging up the tools. There are a number of people who make ...

Modern saddles provide new options for tree type, with the goal of sparing a horse pain from localized saddle pressure. But new Swiss research suggests that, at least when a horse trots, tree type ...

Given the considerable attention tree saddles have garnered from both hunters and manufacturers, you might conclude that they represent the sole practical choice for elevated hunting today. However, ...

Birchwood Saddle Trees received a £10,000 donation from Walsall Business Support to purchase a bespoke bandsaw, spin riveter and extractor to support the fast growth of the business. With over 30 ...

Hiking into a hunting area with a tree stand strapped to my back is a labor of love that I’ve endured many, many times. It’s also one that I don’t need to endure again, thanks to saddle hunting.

This handcrafted saddle by Ben Geisler features a Wade Warren Wright HD tree with 93° bars, 7/8 flat plate rigging, and 19" fenders. Built with precision and traditional saddlery craftsmanship, this ...

A Darlaston saddle tree maker is set for further growth after receiving a second funding boost from Walsall Business Support. Published Oct 8, 2025 Birchwood Saddle Trees has received a £15,000 ...