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Years of craftsmanship · Years of craftsmanship ·
50+

About the brand

Billy Royal Saddlery & Tack

More than 50 years of craftsmanship in Western and English tack: hand-tooled saddles on custom wood trees, plus headstalls, reins, halters and pads, designed to fit modern horses from Arabians to Quarter Horses.

Hand-tooled leatherSterling silver plate trimCustom wood trees
Read the storySee how a saddle is built
Rider in a purple shirt on a roan horse in a western saddle, beside the Billy Royal wordmark
Years of craftsmanship
50+Years of craftsmanship
Western and English tack
1970sWestern and English tack
Lifetime warranty on listed saddle models
TreeLifetime warranty on listed saddle models

The story

Tack made for working and showing horses, for over 50 years

Billy Royal is the saddlery and tack line of Schneiders Saddlery. It has built Western and English tack since the 1970s, and the work is still defined by hand-selected hides, hand tooling and trees modified for the horses riders actually own.

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    1970s

    Western and English tack

    The line begins in the 1970s, making tack for both Western and English riders rather than choosing one tradition.

    Chestnut horse in a dark leather halter with a Billy Royal leather tag
    A Billy Royal leather tag on a Belmont halter
  2. 2

    50+ years

    More than 50 years of craftsmanship

    Hand-selected hides, hand tooling and custom wood trees remain the backbone of the saddles, from show models to working roughout.

    Chestnut horse in a black training bridle with a Billy Royal leather tag
    The same tag on an Arabian training bridle
  3. 3

    The riders

    Arabian and Quarter Horse riders

    Trees are modified to fit modern conformations, from Arabians to Quarter Horses, so a saddle is built around the horse and not the other way round.

  4. 4

    Today

    A full tack room

    Saddles, headstalls, reins, halters, saddle pads and training tack, sold through the Billy Royal store on Amazon.

    A saddle only earns trust one ride at a time. The Billy Royal line grew by staying close to the people who ride Arabians and Quarter Horses: show-pen riders who need a clean, silver-trimmed saddle, ranch and trail riders who need leather that breaks in fast, and trainers who rely on dependable bridles, reins and halters every day.

The craft

How a Billy Royal saddle is built, in five steps

From the tree up to the last coat of oil, each stage below is drawn from what the saddle listings state about their construction. Details vary by model, so check the listing for the saddle you are considering.

  1. 1
    Step 1Foundation

    Custom wood tree, wrapped in rawhide

    Every saddle starts below the leather. The custom-made wooden tree is wrapped in rawhide and modified to fit modern horse conformations, from Arabians to Quarter Horses. On the listed models, the tree carries a lifetime warranty.

    • Bars modified for modern conformations
    • Lifetime tree warranty on listed models
  2. 2
    Step 2Selection

    Hand-selected hides

    Leather is chosen by hand for feel and durability. The listings describe hand-selected hides across the show, ranch and work saddles, and Grade A roughout on the Pro Work Saddle II that breaks in quickly.

    • Hand-selected hides on show, ranch and work saddles
    • Grade A roughout on the Pro Work II
  3. 3
    Step 3Tooling

    Hand tooling

    Patterns are cut and stamped into the leather by hand: basketweave on the pommel, cantle, jockeys and skirt, Entz scrollwork, oak leaf and acorn, or a tooled rope or running W border.

    • Basketweave, Entz and oak leaf patterns
    • Tooled borders on ranch saddles
  4. 4
    Step 4Trim

    Sterling silver plate trim

    Show saddles carry sterling silver plate on the pommel, horn and oversized corner plates, with engraved concho accents on reining models. It is plate, chosen for the clean, rich look in the show ring.

    • Sterling silver plate, not solid silver
    • Pommel, horn and corner plates
  5. 5
    Step 5Finish

    Fitting and finishing

    Seats are hand-padded, fenders come pre-turned, and rigging is fitted with stainless steel hardware. Listed models arrive pre-oiled and ready to ride, so the first ride starts with a saddle that is already supple.

    • Hand-padded seats and pre-turned fenders
    • Stainless steel rigging hardware

Materials

Leather, steel, brass and wool, picked for daily work

A saddle is judged by what it is made of and where it is made. These are the materials the Billy Royal listings name, and the places they come from.

Hermann Oak leather strap with a stainless steel buckle

Hermann Oak strap

A Hermann Oak leather strap with a stainless steel buckle.

Close-up of a tooled and stitched leather saddle fender

Tooled and stitched

Hand tooling and stitching on a saddle fender.

Close-up of a tooled saddle cantle and jockey in dark leather

Cantle and jockey

Tooled dark leather on the cantle and jockey of a ranch saddle.

Tooled fender with a sterling silver plate concho

Silver plate

A sterling silver plate concho on a tooled fender.

  • Leather

    Grade A hides

    Halters, side reins, training forks and surcingles are cut from Grade A leather that is hand rubbed and oiled for suppleness. Saddle listings describe hand-selected hides, and the Pro Work II uses Grade A roughout that breaks in quickly.

    Seen on Belmont halter, side reins, Pro Work Saddle II

  • Reins and straps

    Hermann Oak harness leather

    Selected reins, headstalls, caveson, curb strap and spur straps are made from pre-oiled Hermann Oak tanned hides. The listings for these items state they are handmade in the USA by Amish craftsmen.

    Seen on Split reins, browband headstall, spur straps

  • Hardware

    Stainless steel and solid brass hardware

    Saddle rigging D-rings and cinch rings are stainless steel. Bridles, halters and training tack use solid brass snaps and rings, which the listings describe as strong and resistant to rust or corrosion.

    Seen on Tucson saddle, Arabian training bridle, Belmont halter

  • Under the saddle

    Wool felt and merino pads

    The performance pad uses very dense 1-inch woolen felt made by needle punch. The merino pad has a 7/8-inch merino top over a wool bottom for moisture management, with leather reinforcements at wear points.

    Seen on Performance wool felt pad, merino wool pad

Where it is made

Made in more than one place, and said plainly

Origin depends on the product, so it is stated by product and not for the whole line.

Mexico

Saddles and trees

Billy Royal saddles and their trees are made in Mexico, to a tree design by Schneiders Saddlery, according to Schneiders' published Q&A.

USA

Selected Hermann Oak items

Certain Hermann Oak reins, straps and headstalls are handmade in the USA by Amish craftsmen, as stated on those specific listings.

Always read the listing for the exact item you are buying.

The lineup

Billy Royal saddles and tack, by how you ride

Pick the kind of riding first, then the model. Each group lists the Billy Royal saddles and tack made for that work, with a direct link to the Amazon listing for current sizes, colors and details.

Silver plated show saddle on a turquoise wool pad
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Show pen5 models

Hand-tooled for the show pen

The show saddles are tooled by hand in classic patterns and finished with engraved sterling silver plate trim. Sedona is cut for shorter-backed and petite horses, a common need in Arabians, while the Scottsdale Supreme Classic and Georgia Classic pair a hand-padded suede seat with a narrower twist.

Silver trim is sterling silver plate.

Models in this group

  • Elite Floral Tooled Show Saddle
  • Santa Ana Show Saddle
  • Georgia Classic Show Saddle
  • Sedona Show Saddle
  • Scottsdale Supreme Classic Show Saddle
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Rider on a bay horse in an arena with leather reins
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Reining & cow horse3 models

Close contact for reining and cow work

Tucson is the reining pattern: fine basketweave tooling, pre-turned fenders and training D-rings, pre-oiled so it is ready to ride. Grizzly is listed for ranch riding, cow horse, sorting and versatility ranch horse classes, and the weighted Flat Romel reins give a quiet drape.

Both saddles are built on trees designed for modern conformations.

Models in this group

  • Tucson Reining Saddle
  • Grizzly Ranch Saddle
  • Flat Romel Reins with Rawhide Accents
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Palomino horse wearing a Hermann Oak headstall under a western saddle
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Ranch & trail5 models

Work saddles for everyday ground

Drover, Pro Work II, the Basketweave Square Skirt and the Two-Tone Roughout are the working end of the line: stainless steel hardware, hand-padded seats and fenders that are pre-turned or flex-built. Roughout leather on the work models is built for hard use.

Roughout leather needs different care from smooth leather.

Models in this group

  • Drover Ranch Saddle
  • Pro Work Saddle II
  • Basketweave Square Skirt Work Saddle
  • Two-Tone Roughout Saddle
  • Canyon Ranch Two Ear Headstall
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Bay horse in a black leather training bridle with brass snaps
4
Training & Arabian5 models

Training tack with Arabians in mind

The Arabian training bridle has snap bit ends for quick bit changes and a double-stitched browband, and the Arabian sidecheck bridle sits beside it. The work cavesson adds oiled leather with solid brass hardware, and the ten ring and German martingales complete a training kit.

Confirm sizing on each listing before ordering.

Models in this group

  • Arabian Training Bridle
  • Arabian Sidecheck Training Bridle
  • Work Cavesson
  • 10 Ring Training Martingale
  • Hermann Oak German Martingale
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What stands behind it

What the Billy Royal name does and does not promise

A saddle is a long purchase. These are the commitments that appear in the listings, stated as narrowly as they are written, and the places where the real answer sits with someone else.

Lifetime warranty on the tree

Several saddle listings advertise a lifetime warranty on the custom-made, rawhide-wrapped wooden tree. Read it as written: it concerns the frame under the leather.

Leather, stitching, trim, wear and misuse; full terms are not published

Tree warranty is named on these listings

  • Sedona Show Saddle
  • Scottsdale Supreme Classic Show Saddle
  • Pro Work Saddle II

Check the current listing for the exact wording before you rely on it.

Origin, stated product by product

Mexico

Saddles and their trees

USA

Hermann Oak items listed as Amish made

Saddles and their trees are made in Mexico, on trees designed by Schneiders. Selected Hermann Oak pieces, such as split reins and some headstalls, are listed as handmade in the USA by Amish craftsmen. Where a listing is silent, no origin is claimed.

Buying and returns stay with Amazon

Billy Royal tack is bought through the Amazon store. Delivery, returns and refunds follow the terms on your Amazon order, not anything on this site.

Amazon customer service

An independent guide, openly

billyroyalsaddle.net is an independent site that links to the Billy Royal store as an Amazon Associate. It does not sell tack, take orders or issue warranties. Billy Royal is a brand of Schneiders Saddlery, so warranty and product questions go to them.

See who to contactRead the warranty guide

About Billy Royal

Questions about the brand, answered plainly

Who is behind Billy Royal, where the tack is made, and how this site fits in. Where a fact is not published, the answer says so.

Who makes Billy Royal saddles?

Billy Royal is a Western and English tack brand of Schneiders Saddlery, which is listed as the manufacturer on many Billy Royal Amazon listings. Saddles and their trees are made in Mexico, on trees designed by Schneiders, and some Hermann Oak leather pieces are made by Amish craftsmen in the USA. Individual workshops are not published.

How is Billy Royal connected to Schneiders Saddlery?

Billy Royal is a brand of Schneiders Saddlery, and Schneiders customer service is the support channel for warranty and product questions. A few store listings carry Schneiders as the brand name even though the title says Billy Royal, which is why the brand line on a listing is worth reading.

How long has Billy Royal been making tack?

Brand material describes more than 50 years of craftsmanship, with Western and English tack made since the 1970s. No exact founding year, founder or single workshop is published, so none is claimed here.

Where are Billy Royal saddles made?

Schneiders' published Billy Royal saddle Q&A says the saddles are made in Mexico on trees designed by Schneiders. Origin differs by product: selected Hermann Oak items are listed as handmade in the USA, and for much other tack the listing gives no origin, so check before buying if it matters to you.

Where does Hermann Oak leather come from?

Hermann Oak is a well-known American maker of harness leather. Billy Royal listings such as the oiled browband headstall and the split reins describe Hermann Oak harness leather worked by Amish craftsmen in the USA. The listings do not describe the tanning in detail, so treat the listing as the source for each item.

Is billyroyalsaddle.net the official Billy Royal site?

No. This is an independent guide, not operated by Billy Royal or Schneiders Saddlery. It links to the Billy Royal store on Amazon as an Amazon Associate and earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Orders and returns are handled by Amazon, and warranty questions go to Schneiders.

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See the full Billy Royal line, then choose with confidence

The Amazon store shows current sizes, colors and availability for every saddle and piece of tack described on this page. If you are still deciding, the guide library covers fit, seat size and care first.

Bay horse in a dark leather training caveson in a field

The store

Current listings for saddles, pads, bridles, reins and halters.

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The guides

Fit, seat size, care and warranty explained in plain language.

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