These are being launched in July.
Available in black only with a narrower twist. The dressage saddle is s nice addition.
Comfortable for horse AND rider!
It’s not often that I feel compelled to warn readers of the volume of cheap saddles on the market currently.
EBay appears to be attracting numerous sellers from India selling saddles that are better suited to a rocking horse.
They are often poorly made, glued in places or with poor stitching. The stirrup bars might not be symmetrical. The leather is slippery and sometimes hard. The saddle may even collapse in the centre if you use it. The complete package can include buckles that do not fit and render the leathers and girth useless. People usually sell on as used once, tried on doesn’t fit.
The only budget range treeless that I recommend is the Barefoot. These do pop up secondhand and tend to hold their price if you decide it’s not for you.
Trekker Talent I
I bought a trekker talent I off of Ebay about 4 years ago for a youngster that I was backing. Initially I found that it slipped about a bit but after trying many girths I settled for a swung girth from equine whispers and a haf pad. The saddle is literally like sitting on an armchair and extremely comfortable. At one time I fancied a change and bought a torsion saddle which although was very comfortable I found that with the equitex pad I had very little contact with my horse ( a very round fjord!). Fortunately I had not sold the trekker so we went back to that one.
These were sold by Robinsons Country Leisure uk. They are not in production anymore. However these pop up second-hand and they are a good starter saddle for anyone thinking about trying one.
They have closed stirrup rings, so should be used with a safety stirrup or safety fitting on the leather.
The pad designed to be used with this saddle had the option of movable knee rolls. These could be positioned in three different places. If you come across a pad with missing blocks you can easily replace these as some treed saddles have velcro blocks on the saddle itself. It also has shock absorbing inserts.
Feel wise they are similar to riding in a Torsion. But have the look of Barefoot.
I bought this to try as I have had great products from Kavalkade before.
This dressage girth is available from 20″ up to 34″, available in black. Small d ring at the front to clip any training aids onto to. Plus a small removable strap if you haven’t got the clip attachment.
The memory foam aspect is great as it really moulds to the shape of your horse. Non slip but soft and flexible.
Elasticated at both ends and as a rule I personally don’t like this set up on a treeless saddle. I much prefer the central elastic if I am going to opt for it.
Well thought out keeper positioning. There is also a pocket to place the ends into.
I did try this girth partially over the winter. In order to do a full review I actually need a smaller size. But, what I did note was how well made the product is. On that basis I do want to source a smaller one.
Update 2023
This is the modern look for the Memory foam girth. Sizing is 50cm to 90cm.
Available directly from the manufacturer in Germany. There maybe stockist in your country that can import/ do import.
It’s on, and it’s here to stay. Valiosa had a ride with the bareback pad. Mostly at the walk. It still got clammy. Yep, summer! I’m trying to save up on my elbow joints, helping them heal. So, some alternative work here and there, without lifting the saddle. Not sure we’re really all that productive, […]
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Looking very smart here with a pad underneath.
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Treeless Saddles and Bareback Pads 