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Date Posted: 20:37:03 07/23/08 Wed
Author: Rachel
Subject: treeless
In reply to: Kelsey 's message, "Treeless saddles" on 07:49:34 07/21/08 Mon

>I have never ridden in a treeless saddle, but a friend
>of mine used to train horses at a dressage barn which
>used only treeless saddles on their horses. She says
>they do take some getting used to, and that you need
>to be (or at least will become, after using them) a
>secure and balanced rider. I like the sound of them,
>but just from what she tells me they are not for a
>beginner on a young horse..as there is a lesser degree
>of security for the rider in a treeless saddle.

So far I have heard only good things about them, especially for hard to fit horses. I have also heard that they are less secure of a seat, but I have been riding for years & have had young horses in the past (I have not started any myself, but have had some VERY green horses). With my million questions I could see how I might sound like a beginner. It's just that this is my first friesian, I'm used to quarter horses that are under saddle at two & I want to learn as much about friesians as possible, so as to not make any major mistakes with her. I think I'll really like the close contact of a treeless, I love riding bareback, it seems like you can "read" the horse better if you know what I mean. I was at the trail head last week & a friend of a friend had one, I rode in it for a few minutes & it was really comfy. I think when the time comes, I'm going to give treeless a try!
Rachel

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