Why do we fit and sell flexible saddle systems only? What makes a saddle "flexible"? Why do we choose the brands we offer?
Horse are fantastic animals with an outstanding potential of movement and strength. It is our pleasure and an honour that they allow us to ride on their backs.
We are moving, the horse is moving - why would you put a stiff piece of wood, steal or carbon between two moving objects? It must stop the harmony of movement, the rhythm and the communication between horse and rider. We believe that one of the most important goals of riding is to ride with as less aids as possible. We "talk" with our body and the horse can understand that. In riding theory this is simply called "weight aid".
A flexible saddle system allow tridimensional movement going through from the horse to the rider and back. It does not block the connection between horse and rider - it supports it!
This flexibility results of three different concepts:
There is a difference in the stability and weight distribution these saddle provide. Not only when you compare the groups but also within a group. Please find out more following the links to the different types of trees.