For only being a small manufacturer out of Ider, Alabama, Dakota has made quite the name for themselves.  All of their saddles are made right here in the USA.  When it comes to durability and toughness, no one beats Dakota.  Dakota is known for being the greatest value for the product.  They use the same strong materials that some of the big boys use but they charge nearly half the price.  They make everything from Mule saddles up to your barrel and roping saddles.  Try a Dakota saddle and you won't regret it.

           

Saddle Specifications
Tree
Seat Size
Horn
Rigging
Cantle
Stirrups
Weight
Finish

 

Western Saddle Seat Size Chart
Rider Weight	Rider Height
	5ft. - 5ft. 6in.	5ft. 7in. - 5ft. 10in.	More Than 5ft. 10in.
100 - 125 pounds	15"	15"	16"
126 - 145 pounds	16"	16"	16"
146 - 165 pounds	16"	16"	16"
166 - 185 pounds	16"	16"	16"
186 - 225 pounds	17"	17"	17"
226 - 250 pounds	17"	17"	17"
Over 250 pounds	18"	18"	18"

*At the risk of offending some riders, if you have a bigger butt than the average joe, you will need to take that into consideration when choosing a saddle.  Just add 1 inch to your suggested seat size.  Shorter riders may want to consider getting a saddle with shorter fenders.