|
|
Post by carrie17491 on Oct 26, 2011 10:01:52 GMT
Hi all
A friend of mine is having a bit of trouble finding a treed saddle to fit her very oddly shaped cob.
He is 14.3hh and is 21...he has a HUGE chest and shoulders and very broad back however he does have high withers. She has been told due to his shape and age a treeless saddle may be the best option however she is not too sure.
What are people's opinions of treeless saddles especially for older horses?
|
|
|
|
Post by delfachhighwayman on Oct 26, 2011 11:12:15 GMT
We have one of our ponies in a treeless solutions saddles and had great results. The only thing is these are VERY pricey!
|
|
|
|
Post by carrie17491 on Oct 26, 2011 11:21:56 GMT
would you reccomend a treeless then? I have never really used them although ridden freind's horses who have them and they are very comfy!
I think the horse in question's owner has her eye on a few and she just wanted opinions on whether they are good. She is worried that with them having no tree they don't offer enought support.
|
|
|
|
Post by GinaGeo on Oct 26, 2011 11:56:04 GMT
I love my Treeless Solution Saddle., Wouldn't go back to treed. It fits all year round regardless of weight and muscle fluctuations. I haven't had any trouble with my horse's back since having them. They are pricey but at least your mind will be at rest. Do have a proffesional advisor out thought to fit if you do go down this route even if just for peace of mind  |
|
|
|
Post by carrie17491 on Oct 26, 2011 12:39:03 GMT
I love my Treeless Solution Saddle., Wouldn't go back to treed. It fits all year round regardless of weight and muscle fluctuations. I haven't had any trouble with my horse's back since having them. They are pricey but at least your mind will be at rest. Do have a proffesional advisor out thought to fit if you do go down this route even if just for peace of mind Thank you, will definitely pass all this fab advice on x |
|
|
|
Post by delfachhighwayman on Oct 26, 2011 12:49:28 GMT
The best thing about the solutions package is that you can rent (at a coast) the saddle for as long as you want before you committ to buying
|
|
|
|
Post by carrie17491 on Oct 27, 2011 12:01:46 GMT
wow really? I will definitely get her to look into it!
|
|
|
|
Post by Louise Dixon on Oct 27, 2011 13:12:06 GMT
I also use solution saddles - I did not set out to get a treeless, but after totally failing to find a treed saddle to fit my first highland mare (I even had one made to measure, fitted beautifully when she was standing still, went straight up her neck when she moved - I was given a full refund) ended up trying one and loving it, and I now have 3. (The most that ever get ridden out at once is 4, whoever rides Corrie has to go bareback!) The great thing I find is with lots of ponies, with just a few extra bits of foamy stuff, the same saddle will fit any pony - you do need a proper fitter to show you what to put where, though. When I got the first one, I didn't dare tell my husband how much they cost, but actually they have been worth every penny. I have bought ex - demonstrator models, which makes it much cheaper, and the interest rates on their finance schemes were also very good.
|
|
|
|
Post by sbloom on Oct 28, 2011 16:29:25 GMT
I fit awkward shaped horses with treed saddles - we specialise in cobs and natives. Treeless is not a solution for everyone and not one I'd choose personally especially with a high wither. We have a fitter in the NW if it's any help.
|
|
