15inch DP El Campo Shorty SKL 1211-7104
Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation with the DP El Campo Shorty 1211-7104. The DP El Campo is an all-purpose English style saddle suitable for trail, classical riding, dressage schooling, and working equitation, even offering security for small jumps on the trail. Specifically engineered for horses with short or curvy backs, the “Shorty” model ensures a compact fit without compromising on performance. This exquisite piece features Havana Antique saddle leather paired with a supple Brown Nappa seat and panels. The aesthetic is completed with elegant brass hardware, D-rings, and Brass Antique Conchos, all marked by the prestigious DP Saddlery Gold makerplate. With an 8cm channel width and medium wool flocking, it offers a sophisticated silhouette for the discerning English rider.
Beneath its classic exterior lies cutting-edge engineering designed for the ultimate comfort of both horse and rider. Built on a top-quality, lightweight carbon fiber tree, the adjustable gullet system allows the fit to transition from narrow to extra wide with the simple turn of a key. The comfy anatomically shaped wool-flocked panels conform to your horse’s unique shape, and because they are not continuously attached to the channel, they move freely with the bend of the spine. This flexibility, combined with specialized shoulder relief panels, results in unobstructed gaits that are immediately noticeable in the saddle. For the rider, Velcro knee rolls allow for precise individual adaptation, while stirrup leathers designed to hang under the flap provide superior stability and a close-contact feel.
DP Western Saddles – Information & Options
Use this guide to understand the main choices on a DP western saddle so you can match the tree, seat, leather, and rigging to your horse and how you ride.
Key Technical Options
Saddle Trees
Wooden Trees (rawhide or fiberglass covered)
- Traditional, rigid tree.
- Suitable for reining, cutting, barrel racing, ranch work, and more.
Pro-Flex Trees (fixed width)
- Rigid fork in several sizes (e.g. S, M, L, XL).
- Designed for many western disciplines, but not recommended for roping.
Flex-Fit Trees (adjustable width)
- Fork width adjusted with an Allen wrench system.
- Semi-flexible bars designed to move with the horse.
- Excellent for fine-tuning fit; not recommended for roping.
Ask which tree styles are available on the specific model you’re looking at and which is best for your horse’s back shape and discipline.
Fender Lengths
Seat & Equitation Options
Leather & Materials
Main Saddle Leather
- High-quality vegetable-tanned leather.
- Multiple color choices available.
- Natural markings (subtle scars, small tone differences) are normal and part of real leather.
Seat Leathers
- Nappa Leather – soft, lightly textured, comfortable right away.
- Nubuck / Aspen Leather – velvet-like, “rough-out” feel for extra grip.
- Some models offer special colors or patterns as an upgrade.
Trim & Decorative Options
- Rawhide accents, silver or braided lacing.
- Decorative stitching, spots, crystals, and colored piping on certain models.
Not all trims are available on every model—check the individual saddle description to see which options apply.
Rigging Options
Tooling & Seat Shapes
Quick Reference
Use this side as a quick checklist when you’re picking out or custom-ordering a DP western saddle.
Tree: Wooden · Pro-Flex · Flex-Fit
Seat: Standard or Equitation style
Fenders: Short · Medium · Long · Extra long
Leather: Nappa · Nubuck/Aspen · Special colors
Rigging: In-skirt · 7/8 · 3/4 · 1/2 (varies by model)
Look: Border or basket tooling · Seat shape · Trim options
If you’re unsure, start with how you ride (trail, performance, ranch, show) and your horse’s back type, then narrow down tree and rigging first. Seats, fenders, and tooling come next.
Good Questions to Ask
- Which tree style is best for my horse’s back and my discipline?
- Can I adjust the tree width later (Flex-Fit) if my horse changes condition?
- What fender length do you recommend for my leg length?
- Is this rigging position a good match for my horse’s girth area?
- Which seat leather and shape will give me the security or freedom I want?
- Which tooling and trim options are available on this exact model?
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