Pony Express Saddle

Pony express riders delivered mail between the Missouri River and the Pacific Coast. The "Mochila," a leather blanket of sorts, fit securely over the saddle and was kept in place by the rider's weight. It featured four "cantinas" (pockets) where the mail was securely padlocked.

The "Mochila" offered an easy and quick removal onto a fresh horse at remount stations, as the U.S. Mail was relayed across the prairies.

Whether you are outfitting your model horse for the show ring, your shelf at home, or a scene you have created, these custom-made saddles will put the finishing touch on your model horse.

When collectors add Barbara's leather artwork to their vintage collection of Johnny West horses (1:6 scale), Breyer Traditional-sized model horses (1:9 scale), or other beautifully-created model horses (some, such as the "Dragon" horse or Luis Aguilar's spectacular custom horses, are large 1:6 scale), the results are breathtaking!

Brand names are just an indication, our saddles fit on many other models of the same scale. For more information and custom size chart click here.