What is a curved tree saddle?
What is a curved tree saddle?
The tree is the underlying structure of the saddle. It is essential that it is an appropriate shape for the horse it is going to fit. A curved tree creates a fulcrum effect so all the weight is felt through the middle and this restricts the back muscles and the movement of the horse.
What does it mean if a saddle has a spring tree?
A: Spring trees are constructed from laminated wood (often beech or birch) and reinforced with spring steel bars (hence the term, “spring” tree). Rigid trees, which are common in polo saddles and some of the less expensive Indian-made saddles, are all wood; they’re heavier and don’t have the flex a spring tree offers.
Are Duett saddles good?
Duett saddles are reasonably priced, well designed and crafted, and are known for their comfort. Our saddles are made with top quality craftsmanship and details, genuine leather and first rate design.
Can Antares saddles be adjusted?
Antares’ can’t be adjusted.
What is the thing on the front of a saddle called?
The raised front of the saddle itself can also be called a pommel. Some saddles, particularly the modern western type, have a metal grip at the front, known either as a horn or a pommel.
Can a BC saddle be on a Hoop Tree?
A BC saddle can be on a hoop tree and still have full front gussets. Full front gussets serve many functions and are often found on hoop and standard trees. The Arabian Saddle Co and Lovatt & Ricketts, (same company), have hoop tree saddles.
What kind of tree are saddles made on?
A majority of saddles are made on a V shaped tree. Fortunately there are more and more saddle makers (back) building on a Hoop, U, open head or Freedom tree. The thing is that these aren’t a new design.
What is an endurance saddle?
Our Endurance Saddles are perfect for distributing the rider’s weight over a broad surface for longer rides; they are custom made and will take you to another level of stability and connection with your horse.
What is a Hoop Tree on a horse?
The hoop tree gives more room around the wither and a bit further back so that the saddle doesn’t restrict the horse its way of going for a horse that needs that optio, . Some saddles snug up tight against the wither and a lot of horses feel claustrophobic and often, don’t want to bend or might resist picking up a canter lead.
