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Post by Kelly Marks on Nov 21, 2011 15:56:03 GMT 1
It would be good to hear reasons for choice!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 16:21:57 GMT 1
If only there were such a thing ;D
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Post by K8 on Nov 21, 2011 16:23:41 GMT 1
HM fhoenix vogue I don't know how I ever managed to ride before!!!
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Post by marsayy on Nov 21, 2011 17:14:27 GMT 1
I vote Barefoot treeless - lovely hard wearing, V comfy saddle that fits a wide range of horses. Priced nicely as well.
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Post by ruthp on Nov 21, 2011 17:26:41 GMT 1
Freeform. Very comfortable for long periods of riding (I tend to hack for hours). I feel very secure in the deep seat, and as it is treeless I'm much more aware of how my horse is moving underneath me than I was in a treed saddle.
Evidence (admittedly from Freeform... ) that pressure tests coming out well. I've ridden in it on three different horses, and and all have had even sweat marks, and very relaxed back muscles when the saddle is removed even after a long ride - no tense spots when massaged.
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Post by bertie666 on Nov 21, 2011 17:46:14 GMT 1
HM Vogue - soft treed so best of both worlds for stability and horse comfort. Stirrup bars in correct place for leg so not fighting them, its like sitting in an armchair and the leather quality is amazing.
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Post by BJMM on Nov 21, 2011 18:25:33 GMT 1
Another vote for Freeform. I've had mine for 5 years, hack, jump, x-country, everything in it! Very comfy, Blaze is happy and so am I
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Post by lindahelen on Nov 21, 2011 18:40:01 GMT 1
Solution saddle - expensive but high quality, fits my horse perfectly even though he changes shape with the seasons! Try before you buy arrangement with trained fitter to come out and advise. Emphasis is also on it being fitted to suit the rider as well as the horse. It even seemed to change my horse's mind about being saddled! The ultimate endorsement!
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Post by sarahbing on Nov 21, 2011 18:43:08 GMT 1
Albion K2 dressage - I was always a Kieffer fan before I had this and it has transformed Murphy's way of going by freeing his shoulder, and makes me sit properly ;D
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Post by sundance on Nov 21, 2011 19:00:53 GMT 1
Reactor panel endurance saddle, used by the world champion, fits my horse very well, very comfortable for me, puts me in a correct and very safe position.
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Post by arabiangem on Nov 21, 2011 19:22:46 GMT 1
Specialized trailmaster. Phenomenal piece of kit. Marygold has worn it on endurance rides up to 75 miles and her back was in perfect condition at the end of EVERY ride. Furthermore, it can be adjusted in 3 dimensions in minutes, to either another horse, or as your horses shape changes during a season.
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Post by ellibell on Nov 21, 2011 19:25:49 GMT 1
Erm sort of two as I ride both western and english
Ansur Westernaire saddle - made to measure and most I ride in it like it.
HM Feonix - again all I ride in it seem to like it.
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Post by Zuzan on Nov 21, 2011 19:35:51 GMT 1
Free n Easy flexible panel saddle..
Superb weight distribution and stability
Very adjustable .. can easily be set up to allow a less muscled side to muscle up whilst still keeping the seat level.
Very good for horses with muscle wastage (tho I don't have experience of this myself)
Really excellent for those who wish to learn how to adjust their own saddles .. which means you can adjust weekly as horses being brought up / on develop musculature.
Oh and forgot one really really supberb feature are the adjustable stirrup bars
Would love to try
Reactor panel (although not quite as adjustable as the FnE) Ansur / Solution treeless Bentaiga Sommer
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Post by Lorraine L on Nov 21, 2011 19:48:29 GMT 1
I am another Freeform. Mine is still looking new after many years ( but thats probably because it never gets used ?!? )
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Post by sundance on Nov 21, 2011 19:59:51 GMT 1
Free n Easy would definately be my second choice and have ridden up to 120k in mine. And agree the adjustable stirrup bars are great. But find reactor panel gives closer contact and is more comfortable for me. I would never go back to a non panelled saddle.
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