Re: RC: Endurance saddles

[dave & abby bloxsom <cyclone@snet.net>]

> Also I was wondering about the 'treeless saddles'.  I don't understand how a
> saddle could not have a tree. 

They have like 2 half-trees at pommel & cantle.  You sit pretty much on
the horse.  They fit a great variety of horses EXTREMELY well, although
the center of the spine can sometimes take a little too much pressure. 
Many riders construct a sort of "channel" down the center of the pad to
relieve this.  They feel very different too, something you may need to
get used to.

> My horse is a half arab and is somewhat rounder with smaller withers. A lot of
> the saddles I have tried do not fit him well. They seem to be made for
> narrower types. Any suggestions? 

If you check out www.saddletech.com, they have a section there that
gives the names of people who have their measuring gauges.  It's also
possible to rent one for about $75 to measure your horse.  The trick is
finding measurements for the saddle you want.  The saddletech man (Mr
Ferrand) may be able to help you find what you need, as I guess there
are some manufacturers who are starting to measure their saddles.  Worth
checking out.

> I would get a custom made saddle if you think
> that is what I need to do.

That only works sometimes . . .

-Abby Bloxsom


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