Not to be too opinionated, but:
As far as the SPortsaddle goes, I know several heavyweights including me who
have used this saddle as a LONG distance saddle, and in fact have NEVER had
any of the back soreness on the horse associated with other nameless treed
saddles. I DON't think of my Sportsaddle as a glorified bareback pad, it has
saved my behind (and it's a big one) on more than a few spooks. Even though
it is lightweight, it is a substantial and very soothing saddle to ride in-I
feel like I am being "hugged" and it also lets the horse's warmth come right
thorugh to you. It flexes with the horse and I can feel what's going to
happen almost before it DOES.
It's probably the best saddle there is for horse and rider comfort if you
have a roly poly horse and big rider... I am also sure there are ten
thousand opinions on it too.
Sorry if I come on too strong about this, but I REALLY like my SportSaddle.
Gwen
> however, because of the weight-distribution thing for long distance.
> In the meantime, it's the most comfortable & secure bareback pad
> distances, I highly recommend it. I think it was too expensive for the
> sum of the materials, though ($695). It is well-made, at least. Oh, and
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