tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post5552948659790917047..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: Tree? What tree?Catiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-47330776444222146652017-12-19T06:27:22.875-08:002017-12-19T06:27:22.875-08:00I was recommended to look at treeless by a saddle ...I was recommended to look at treeless by a saddle fitter when she saw my young horses back. Wide withers, propane tank barrel, and a shoulder that comes back quite a bit. I thought she was crazy and that I would be laughed out of the barn. But I did some research, and found a local(ish) Sensation dressage saddle to buy. I was pleasantly surprised by how it felt. It did feel wide, but a twist bolster helped. The biggest feel difference I find is that I don't get bounced up in a rising trot like a trees saddle does, so I have to actually engage my core (abs? What abs?) And because it is all soft there isn't really anything to brace against -makes you break that habit quickly!<br />I like it so much that I ordered a new one with a short flap to fit my legs better. Hopefully Santa will bring it for Christmas.<br />But the best endorsement is from my very opinionated mare - she has started to stand still at the mounting block which has been a multi-year battle.Gray Flannel Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798379736435785129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-66810164477228754322017-12-18T21:43:38.406-08:002017-12-18T21:43:38.406-08:00We use treeless saddles for endurance riding. I th...We use treeless saddles for endurance riding. I think the good ones are just fine. My husband has done a 50 mile ride in his and people who win best condition at 100 mile rides are often doing so in treeless saddles. Olivia @ DIY Horse Ownershiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16138490796669110523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-4187260630109607212017-12-18T20:10:44.004-08:002017-12-18T20:10:44.004-08:00Fingers crossed!Fingers crossed!SprinklerBandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02948487857418394022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-69205488630603646852017-12-18T14:59:22.718-08:002017-12-18T14:59:22.718-08:00Sometimes thinking outside the box is all you got....Sometimes thinking outside the box is all you got. I hope it works out!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.com