What is the purpose of a flex tree saddle?
What is the purpose of a flex tree saddle?
The Benefits of a Flex Tree Saddle This can be a benefit for both horse and rider, and beneficial when saddling as well. The leather is really soft, which makes for a more comfortable seat and fit. It really does flex and move with your horses back. The flex in the tree often helps by freeing up the horse’s movement.
Are adjustable tree saddles good?
Adjustable tree saddles may be the best choice for riders with young and developing horses, those who work their horses differently according to the season, and those who lease horses or change mounts regularly. The tree width of a saddle refers to the distance between the points of the tree.
What is a Ralide saddle tree made of?
Synthetic trees or Ralide trees, as they are more commonly know, are form molded from a sturdy plastic or resin mold that hardens and forms the tree. Due to this molding process these types of trees can be made in a variety of sizes or widths.
What is a trail saddle?
Trail saddles are made to be lightweight. They most commonly have round, short skirts. Trail saddles also have padded seats or sometimes even gel seats for comfort. They are not designed for roping or heavy ranch work.
What is the difference between the gullet and the tree?
The tree is the underlying framework of the saddle. The gullet is the channel that runs from the pommel to the cantle on the underside of the saddle. Although the size of the tree influences the front of the gullet, the tree size and the gullet size are not the same.
What saddle is best for high withers?
Cutback saddles are popular for gaited horse breeds but can be used on any horse with a high withers. The cutback design features a section of the pommel that has been cut back by an inch or more to allow extra room for the withers.
Can gaited horses do dressage?
Gaited horses benefit with dressage, and gaited horses can even show dressage without trotting! Since 2010, Makana and I have shown over 60 gaited dressage tests at traditional schooling dressage shows.