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Post by tinastephenson on May 15, 2006 6:53:17 GMT -1
I know there was a bit on the old board about treeless but I am now doing some serious research into them LOL....
please can anybody tell me anything at all about them? The different types and any web sites they recommend.
Rough price guides and generally what people think of them?
I am so totally fed up of having to keep replacing Curlys saddle as he keeps changing shape (still at 15 years old!) I must average 2 a year so I thought I would look at this option instead.
I would prefer one that looks fairly close to a traditional english saddle for showing purposes rather than the american look.
sorry for the rambling garble but any advice gratefully recieved.
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Post by jacquidales on May 15, 2006 8:33:41 GMT -1
You could check out websites for the Freeform saddle as they are okay for showing. Slimline and stable. Caroline has one. I had one on my cob and I really liked the saddle - I never got backache in it.
Heather Mofett has one with a part tree on her site - Gill has that model, and I think Pam does also. I found it too wide, but some people on the board love it.
Kate Humphries has designed one that looks just like an english saddle but I think it is about £1800
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Post by bevbob on May 15, 2006 8:59:48 GMT -1
I love my SBS saddle, not made anymore but the Fhoneix has taken its place.
I love it because I know it will fit Bobs anytime of the year, its comfortable for me, its light, the leather is lovely and Bobs goes really well in it.
It also puts you in a perfect position without even trying.
The thing I think I like most is that it has a gullet, not touching the spine area at all which worried me about other treeless saddles.
It suits Bobs and me fine and we dont have to wear a numnah underneath.
It does slip round if I mount from the ground but once your on it doesnt budge.
It is wide but luckily I dont have a problem with that.
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Post by tinastephenson on May 15, 2006 9:01:12 GMT -1
Do you know if it is possible to try before you buy? I certainly could never afford £1800! I think I would have to look for secondhand, but would like to try one first.
Curly is in a WH at the moment because he has such big shoulders the GP impaired his full movement.
I am riding in The Saddle Company WH in leather and suede which is a really great saddle. it has the flock lining. Curly has lost weight though and toned up and it is just too wide for him.
It has an adjustable tree but there are not any dealers around here! I do not really want to send it in the post back to the company. I dont think my templates would ever be good enough...
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Post by dalesponyrider on May 15, 2006 9:13:37 GMT -1
I'll second Bev's recommendation for the SBS or the Fhoenix. My SBS is superbly comfortable, fits D throughout her weight fluctuations, looks pretty near a "normal" treed saddle for showing and is great quality. You can trial them first if you contact Enlightened Equitation.
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Post by tinastephenson on May 15, 2006 9:25:09 GMT -1
long shot I know, but if anybody hears of a second hand one....
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Post by Miss Moneypenny on May 15, 2006 9:32:34 GMT -1
I'm also a fan of the SBS - Penny and I just love it. I also can say that I have no problems with slippage, and manage mounting from the ground - even in the winter with a wooly and sweaty coat!
I prefer the GP version as it gives you so much security, and yet it isn't that forward cut either.
Sorry - won't be selling mine! lol!
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Post by bevbob on May 15, 2006 10:13:30 GMT -1
sometimes they crop up second hand on the EE site?
Or ebay?
I think they go for nearly as much as they were new though.
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Post by billbow on May 15, 2006 11:08:57 GMT -1
Like you I got sick and fed up with replacing saddles every 6 months so I bought a barefoot treeless saddle. They do a package deal which is really worth looking at. YOu can see tham on the horse and harmony website (www.horseandharmony.co.uk). I am thrilled with mine as it is probably the first saddle which has virtually no lateral movement and no twisted hairs on her back when I get off. She seems to like it too and is using her back much better. Ang (DF - ang) has also got one so it might be worth checking with her also. Hope you find what you are looking for. Jill
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Post by clydesndrums on May 15, 2006 12:42:01 GMT -1
 Wow.... 1800 Quid.... Don't think I could do it....!!!!  I'll stick with the treeless Bob Marshalls we have (listed at about the $1000 mark) I believe they did an English style called (Believe it or not..)"Nickers" but I haven't been on the website for a while. Last saddle I picked up was a draft size english/icelandic at the Equine Affaire last month and it was only $300.It works for the Iceys and the drafties so it works nicely..
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Post by ang on May 15, 2006 17:57:07 GMT -1
I have the barefoot cheyenne saddle and I love it. It deosnt look too way out though I don't really show. It seems to fit really well, I feel safe in it and it doesnt slip. It is a good price too esp if you've not ridden in a treeless before.
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Post by juliansteve on May 15, 2006 20:17:58 GMT -1
Have PM'd you.
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Post by eveningsunset on May 15, 2006 20:34:21 GMT -1
Theres an article on treeless saddles in the may issue of your horse mag.Belinda.
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Post by greydales on May 16, 2006 18:19:07 GMT -1
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Post by bevbob on May 16, 2006 20:46:32 GMT -1
Iv been told today that the sbs are still on sale? friend from the yard has seen an advert in a leaflet at a local tack shop and it says 'not for sale in USA' is this right???
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