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That shape horse is the most dangerous to put a treeless saddle on, even 
though such a saddle seems like the solution to your saddle fit 
problems.  Treeless saddles, in my opinion, are not much more than 
bareback pads.  They slip and slide all over the place and on a horse 
with no withers and a round barrel, there is nothing to hold such a 
saddle in place.  Getting on and off become really risky since the 
saddle slips so easily.  There are now quite a few treed saddles 
designed for round, low withered horses.  I'd definitely keep looking 
for a saddle with a tree for your safety if nothing else!
Laney

legsmontanna@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>  I know the treeless saddle thread has been running for years, but I am now interested in one and would like to know which one is the best for a wide body, hay belly Arabian gelding with no definable withers.  I am a featherweight rider who does trail riding in mountainous area.  
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> Thanks
> dp
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> Subject:
> [RC] Saddles for Round Horses
> From:
> "Diane" <dhorse@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date:
> Sun, 1 Jan 2006 15:40:48 +0000
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> Have you looked at the Duett saddles?  Some of my friends have them and 
> really like them.  How about an adjustable gullet saddle for now?  Just 
> some thoughts.
> Diane - MI


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