I ride with the abetta trail saddle. I got
the more narrow tree, I suppose it is semi quarter horse bars. It seems to
fit all my arabs just fine. I put a overall sheepskin on it so I
don't mind the synthetic. I am fairly well balanced in it, it does have a
horn but then I have been a horn grabber for at least 40 years. I have
never not wanted a horn. The most important thing is this. You need
a saddle that fits the horse and you. If you have that, you are
fine. Doesn't matter what kind, or how heavy. I went to the trail
saddle cause I couldn't lift the ortho flex so easily anymore. Since I
don't plan on not riding, the trail saddle was it. I have managed LDs back
to back on a weekend with no back problems for the horse. In fact the only
problem I had last year was Maggie started coming up lame on her left
front. The problem? me, my right ankle hurt so bad that I made her
lame. Once I paid attention to my ankle problem, Maggie remained sound. I
might add that I use a cool back pad with the saddle and have the E-Z ride
stirrups. Knock on wood, we both are still on trail and
varrrrooooooommmmmmiiiinnnnng around trees with juniors and parents in
tow. I wouldn't have it any other way. Bring on the Ben and
Jerrys. Jeanie
