ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Orthoflex

Re: [endurance] Orthoflex

Stephanie Teeter (step@fsr.com)
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 11:53:08 +0800

I too have used an OrthoFlex - endurance cutback - for 3 years on
3 different horses. Never any back problems and its the most balanced
saddle that I have ever ridden in. If I buy another saddle it will
be an OrthoFlex.

Steph

>>>>> "Roger" == Roger Garlitz <Rgarlitz@txranger.com> writes:

> I have to comment in response to Diane's experience with
> Orthoflex.

> I have an express lite that I have ridden for 2 years. I have an
> arab arabian that is a typical small show horse, and a russian
> arabian stallion that looks like a morgan. They are very
> different builds.

> The express lite works great on both horses. I ride competitive
> trail in the open division. We finished 3rd in the region for
> 1995. Back soreness is an area that the vet judges concentrate
> on. We do not loose points for sore backs or rubs. I love my
> saddle and would go buy another if anything happened to this
> one. My gelding is very short backed and the saddle just fits
> lenth wise.

> I just wanted to let everyone know another point of view.

> The saddle quality is excellent, and has worn well with all of
> the miles of training and competition. I believe in the
> flexable panel system. It has worked for me.

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