Marlene McRae Saddles & World Champion Designs

05/28/2026

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The remarkable thing about Marlene Eddleman McRae was that she never stopped trying to improve barrel racing — whether she was competing in it, teaching it, or reinventing it.
Raised on a Colorado ranch, McRae grew up with horses, cattle, and an intense determination to succeed. That drive eventually carried her to the very top of rodeo, including 10 National Finals Rodeo qualifications, a 1983 World Championship, multiple NFR average titles, five Calgary Stampede championships, and even a gold medal performance at the 1988 Olympic Command Performance Rodeo. But her influence stretched far beyond winning.
For decades, McRae traveled the country teaching thousands of young riders through clinics, books, videos, and mentorship while also helping modernize barrel racing equipment through innovative saddle and tack designs.
At the same time, she helped shape the future of the WPRA itself through leadership roles and tireless advocacy for the sport she loved.

SOURCE: PRORODEO HALL OF FAME
https://www.prorodeohalloffame.com/inductees/barrel-racing/marlene-mcrae/
PHOTO: PRORODEO HALL OF FAME

05/04/2026

Saddle 👀 Searching?

Anyone “looking for” a 14.5” or 15.5” Marlene saddle? I may know of one each. Send me a message!

04/22/2026

Does anyone have a Marlene saddle in 13.5” or 14” they’d like to sell? Please post in comments.

03/23/2026

14.5” Used Marlene McRae by Cactus saddlery $1000 plus shipping
Please contact Cassandra Caldwell for more information
209-604-4020

02/11/2026

If anyone has a 14.5” Marlene McRae in good to excellent condition with rough out or suede seat please contact:
Amanda 251-752-3747.

01/13/2026

"Every win is a highlight, because you put so much forward and so much effort to getting there and having your horse properly prepared. It doesn't matter if you're at a $500-added rodeo or a $50,000-added rodeo; the horse doesn't know the difference. I appreciated every win, no matter how big or small, because I know how much was put into that win, and they all equivalate each other." — Marlene Eddleman McRae

📸: courtesy of Marlene Eddleman McRae

12/07/2025

USED Marlene McRae 13.5” contact Jaelyn Sewell $1500
5803708500
[email protected]

12/06/2025

Have someone looking 👀 for a Circle Y Marlene Eddleman saddle. 🤠
Need a 14 or 14.5”
See comments for her contact info!

10/09/2025

I have someone 👀 looking for a 13” or 13.5” Marlene McRae saddle. Please message me if you have one you’d like to sell.

09/24/2025

Nice USED Marlene McRae 14” saddle $2200 plus shipping- Contact Nathalie Snyder for more information.