Comments - Saddle Fit and Saddle Trees - Treed vs. Treeles Part One - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-28T14:34:05Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=1773158%3ABlogPost%3A343133&xn_auth=noJackie - keep an eye out for…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-03-01:1773158:Comment:3518152011-03-01T21:16:59.691ZLaurahttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Laura80
Jackie - keep an eye out for used Schleese on the different horse websites/blogs. They are out there! You might have to be patient but you can find some beautiful old Schleeses (with no worry about the technology being an less superior to current Schleeses) out and about. My friend just got a 2008 Eagle (jump model) for $2300!!! That's compareable to an HDR etc. Just depends what you want...I'm hunting for a 16.5 dressage - incase anyone knows of one ;)
Jackie - keep an eye out for used Schleese on the different horse websites/blogs. They are out there! You might have to be patient but you can find some beautiful old Schleeses (with no worry about the technology being an less superior to current Schleeses) out and about. My friend just got a 2008 Eagle (jump model) for $2300!!! That's compareable to an HDR etc. Just depends what you want...I'm hunting for a 16.5 dressage - incase anyone knows of one ;) When I started riding other p…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-02-07:1773158:Comment:3451362011-02-07T18:31:29.984ZJackie Cochranhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/JackieCochran
<p>When I started riding other people's horses I researched the treeless saddles. I had dreams of a saddle that would fit most horses. There were several reasons I decided against a treeless saddle. </p>
<p>First, compared to my jumping saddles they were ugly. </p>
<p>Second, I have MS and my balance is bad, and I saw no way that a treeless saddle would be secure for me, especially if the horse did a sudden unplanned turn. Related to that is that I could not see being able to mount from the…</p>
<p>When I started riding other people's horses I researched the treeless saddles. I had dreams of a saddle that would fit most horses. There were several reasons I decided against a treeless saddle. </p>
<p>First, compared to my jumping saddles they were ugly. </p>
<p>Second, I have MS and my balance is bad, and I saw no way that a treeless saddle would be secure for me, especially if the horse did a sudden unplanned turn. Related to that is that I could not see being able to mount from the ground if I needed to. </p>
<p>Third is that I did not think they would keep me reliably off the horse's spine, a definite factor with my poor balance.</p>
<p>I made this decision before I made a point to look for negative comments about the treeless saddles.</p>
<p>I wish I could afford your system for the horses I ride (custom saddle with frequent fittings) but I do not own the horses I ride and besides I am on disability and will never be able to afford your wonderful saddles. I make do with my three ancient (over 30 year old) European made leather saddles, and a Wintec, using a Corrector pad/shim system under them. Since I can only last 30 minutes at a time on horseback I have made it work.</p>
<p>I do wish I could afford your saddles though!</p>
<p> </p> I have a treeless since Decem…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-02-07:1773158:Comment:3448122011-02-07T05:57:24.902Zsorsiairhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/CorinneStoltz
<p>I have a treeless since December and only used it a couple of times. It seems to fit my horse back way better than my other one I used for years. After riding (over 1h), I always look for sweat marks and the padding I used is so thick and so well made, I truly believe he doesn't get any pressure on his spine. The sweat marks were perfect. I will get another fitting done soon with this saddle & new set up. It is very comfortable and feels like an in-between an english and a western…</p>
<p>I have a treeless since December and only used it a couple of times. It seems to fit my horse back way better than my other one I used for years. After riding (over 1h), I always look for sweat marks and the padding I used is so thick and so well made, I truly believe he doesn't get any pressure on his spine. The sweat marks were perfect. I will get another fitting done soon with this saddle & new set up. It is very comfortable and feels like an in-between an english and a western saddle. I am only 110 pounds and I think that saddle keeps me high up enough away from his spine that I comfortably can go for many hours on it. I am aware of sensitivity on my horse back on a daily basis. </p>
<p>The Wither got measured before and it fits him really well. I know there is no pressure on his wither with that saddle. I think it can be so different depending on horse's back shape and owner's weight.</p> I have a tricky to fit Arabia…tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-02-04:1773158:Comment:3430312011-02-04T18:40:32.203ZMarlene Thomshttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MarleneThoms
I have a tricky to fit Arabian and like many people do not have a huge budget for very expensive saddles, or a selection that will fit his seasonal body morphing. Fortunately my Guy tells me pretty quickly if a particular saddle isn't right, or even if I have not placed a saddle quite right. He is pretty picky and sensitive as far as comfort goes and in fact notifies me if his girth has loosened or pad has gone a bit crooked. I don't do dressage, but I do go for longish rides on hilly/rocky…
I have a tricky to fit Arabian and like many people do not have a huge budget for very expensive saddles, or a selection that will fit his seasonal body morphing. Fortunately my Guy tells me pretty quickly if a particular saddle isn't right, or even if I have not placed a saddle quite right. He is pretty picky and sensitive as far as comfort goes and in fact notifies me if his girth has loosened or pad has gone a bit crooked. I don't do dressage, but I do go for longish rides on hilly/rocky trails, and if he goes happily, and his sweat patterns and movement are looking good after a ride, I'm pretty sure I've got the right saddle fit for him. I am not especially heavy, and use my muslces as well to ride as well balanced and gently as I can. He happens to go best in a particular treeless saddle, and I will be testing another model this year just out of curiosity. I think treeless can be a good choice for the right rider/horse depending on many factors, if the rider is sensitive to their horse's response.