About

 

We are the Burdettes, from Western North Carolina. We have been part of the barrel racing community in the Southeast for a number of years, not only chasing cans, but also as a saddle fitter and dealer, helping horses and jockeys optimize fit and design to aid horses to perform their best. Many riders that I work with, including my daughter, have trouble with sweaty hands in the heat and under stress, as well as oils from things like grooming sprays, fly sprays, sunscreens, etc. I also saw and discussed wear on the horns from rubber bands, buckle rash, and wear from their hands and rings and fingernails. I wanted to come up with an affordable product that addresses these problems.

I worked with a manufacturer and filed a provisional utility patent to design a horn overwrap. It needed to be affordable, easy to install, easy to remove and replace, and not use adhesive so that it wouldn’t damage the horn when taken off. And while we were at it, we have tried to make it in the popular colors that match most of the tack or clothing that the rider chooses. It is a great way to bring a pop of color up to the saddle without the cost of personalizing the saddle itself.

So we have brought to our discipline, and community, Saddle Grip. We know you’ll like it, and we appreciate your business.