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Is a flex tree saddle good?
The Benefits of a Flex Tree Saddle This can be a benefit for both horse and rider, and beneficial when saddling as well. The leather is really soft, which makes for a more comfortable seat and fit. It really does flex and move with your horses back. The flex in the tree often helps by freeing up the horse’s movement.
What is a flex tree saddle made of?
LEATHER-FLEX TREE Our Leather Trees are real trees made from several layers of high-quality vegetable-tanned leather and high-density foams sewn together to shape the form of a saddle tree and a metalhead plate assembled.
What is the lightest endurance saddle?
The Florac 2.0 is the sportiest and lightest (2 kg) of our stamina endurance. It is the culmination of the search for equilibrium of the rider / horse couple.
What is considered light weight for a saddle?
It is still common to see western saddles weighing 30 to 45 pounds, while extremely lightweight high-tech endurance saddles can get down to 4 or 5 pounds. Western saddles are notoriously heavy and bulky.
Can you use a gaited saddle on a quarter horse?
Typically the gaited horse will require a 12-inch spread in the shoulder area of the bar while the Quarter Horse will require 13. If you put a saddle made for the Quarter Horse on the gaited horse it will fit at the top (or in this case gullet) but there will be no support at the shoulder.
Do Orthoflex saddles have a tree?
The Tree is the foundation or the base of the saddle. If the tree doesn’t give you an overall good fit, then the saddle will have no chance of remotely fitting your horse.
How long do synthetic saddles last?
That said, there is no reason your synthetic saddle should live at least ten years, many longer with normal wear and care. The first synthetic I bought around 1999 barely looks worn today. I guess they are like most things, if they are cared for you can stretch out the life span.
Are synthetic saddles comfortable?
Many testers also felt even the smooth synthetic materials offered better grip than leather. The same superior softness that makes them mold so well also results in a comfortable seat, definitely more comfortable over prolonged periods than leather saddles.
How heavy is the average Western saddle?
Saddles can weigh anywhere from 10 – 60 lbs. English saddles are lighter, usually between 10 – 25 lbs. Western saddles can range from 25 – 60 lbs. The weight and style of a saddle will be a determining factor in how well you can perform as a rider.
What is a flex2® saddle?
The Flex2® saddle is a popular choice in a variety of disciplines because it’s unlike any other saddle available today. Not all “flex” saddles are the same and has become a generic term in our industry. Only Circle Y has this Flex2® design to ensure safety and rider weight distribution while remaining light weight. It starts with the Flex2® tree.
What are the features of the flex2® flex2 swell?
The appeal of a traditional Wade look meets Flex2® features for all day comfort. 10″ wide Wade swell withstout horn, and 5″ cantle for a deep seat and back support. The Will James style swell lends a rancher look. The low profile 13″ wide swell paired with a 4″ cantle provide an open seat
What are the features of a flex2® Wade look?
The appeal of a traditional Wade look meets Flex2® features for all day comfort. 10″ wide Wade swell withstout horn, and 5″ cantle for a deep seat and back support. The Will James style swell lends a rancher look.