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Post by nars on Jan 3, 2009 17:56:37 GMT -1
I am looking to get a light weight flexible english saddle for Lyle for the days when we are not riding western (the saddle weighs a ton) and fancy something like a semi flex . What is the difference between the Barry Swain semi flex and the saddle known as the Kay Humphries mondial?
Are both made to a template like a treed saddle?
Thanks
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Post by greydales on Jan 3, 2009 18:01:07 GMT -1
The semi-flex can be made to a template, as it is a treed saddle. I am not sure about the Mondial as I believe it is 'treeless'. I've tried both; I hated the Mondial but the semi-flex is the best treed saddle I've ever had and the width can be altered by Barry Swain if needed. It's an expensive but quality saddle, very well made  |
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Post by harveydales on Jan 3, 2009 21:05:21 GMT -1
The semi-flex is the black WH saddle I have for Harvey which you've seen. The Mondial is an almost treeless saddle which I trialled a few years ago. You saw it at the time as you happened to visit while I had it on tiral. It was very well made and Harvey went nicely in it but it was too tight at the wither for him and was fairly heavy for a treeless saddle. I think the design may have changed a bit now though.
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Post by nars on Jan 4, 2009 15:55:33 GMT -1
Thanks Gill/Pam. I was pretty sure that Gill had a semi flex but wanted to double check on yours, Pam. I remember you trying the mondial now. It was tight over the wither wasn't it.
I do like the look of the semi-flex saddle so I think I might try and get a second hand one and see how Lyle goes in it.
I intend showing him western pleasure this year so I won' spoil his paces by doing english wih him, but in 2010 I'd ;ike to do english and maybe some of the other western events where he can afford to get away with quicker paces.
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