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  • From: "IRVIN LICHTENSTEIN" <ilichten1@verizon.net>
  • To: "'Mounted search and rescue'" <msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [MSAR] saddles
  • Date: Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:06:18 -0500

It appears that it is the flex in a treeless saddle that does the rubbing. If you are on a plantation horse and riding flat so the saddle does not flex it will not rub.

On the other hand the so called advantage of the treeless or spring tree saddle is that it does flex as weight comes on or off or changes from the seat to the stirrups.

I have seen endurance horses rubbed raw in 50 miles or less of moderate trail and others that swear by the treeless saddles.  Be aware of any saddle that “requires” a matched pad – they probably move too much on a regular pad.  I use Cool Backs which are sized for the saddle (Western rectangular pad, 40 x 30 or so) and made of a pile fiber called Kodel which wicks without soaking through.  I had 2 made when I had the saddle made in 1990 and one is still in the bag—the other dries in less than 24 hours.  And there was no extra charge for custom sizing. 

 

If you have never seen a big cold blood move under saddle you have missed an awesome sight.  The next closest is watching a pair of Percherons move a coach or a wagon with precision and balance, showing no effort.

 

Irv Lichtenstein

SE PA SAR

 


From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Lila Corey
Sent: Friday, November 27, 2009 11:41 PM
To: Mounted search and rescue
Subject: Re: [MSAR] saddles

 

I have used treeless saddles for over 15 years and have never had a problem with rubs.  Maybe having a gaited horse makes the difference ?  I have used them on 4 of my horses with no problems at all. 




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