The high-density bars provide stability under the rider for weight distribution which makes the Flex2® saddle an option for riders of all sizes. The rigid ground seat combined with the high-density bars will never overflex in the middle when you sit in the saddle. The Circle Y Flex2® tree has a dual-bar system which provides both stability and flexibility where they are needed. Only Circle Y has this Flex2® design to ensure safety and rider weight distribution while remaining light weight. Not all “flex” saddles are the same and has become a generic term in our industry. Most saddles come in 7/8 position rigging.The Flex2® saddle is a popular choice in a variety of disciplines because it’s unlike any other saddle available today. 3/4 rigging position will sometimes keep the saddle from sliding back, while also taking pressure off the front of the saddle.
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Full rigging puts more pressure on the front and keeps the saddle from sliding forward. The rigging position could affect how the saddle may fit as well. You want to make sure the bars of the saddle are behind the shoulder or scapula, not on top of it. Saddle position LINK to Saddle Positioning is important to fit. Where do I position the saddle and how will the rigging affect it? Many times gaited saddles are also used on horses with higher withers and broad shoulders or muscle atrophy issues. It’s common to use padding to help fit on hard-to-fit horses.
Padding up would be like wearing extra socks in tight shoes, it’s only going to make the fit tighter. However, padding-up under a tight fitting saddle is not a good choice. There is much technology in the pad industry to help a saddle fit better and you should take advantage of that technology. Good saddle pads can cause the saddle to fit better. (You should consult your veterinarian about any sores your horse may develop.) See Signs of a Poor Fit. The hair may never turn to it's normal color.
What takes place is the pressure stops the blood flow to that area which in turn kills the sweat glands and causes the hair to turn white. Normally, white hair is caused by a lot of pressure in one area over a long period of time. Usually a 7.5" gullet, they’re often used on other large horses needing an extra wide tree.ĭraft: Usually an 8" gullet to fit on large draft horses. Haflinger: Short backed, mutton withered – these trees have a flatter pitch to the bar angle and very little rock. The gaited saddles usually have more rock to the bars. The tree narrows toward the back where the bars have more pitch. They usually have a wider or flared front to allow for shoulder movement. Gaited: The gaited tree has a higher gullet to accommodate the higher withered horses. So the saddle goes from a little narrow in the front to flatter or wider in the back. (Quarter Horse, Paint, etc)Īrabian: Have a narrow front (usually 6.5" – 6.75" gullet) similar to the Semi-QH bar but the back of the saddle has a flatter pitch angle. They’re considered mutton withered or a less pronounced wither. This is for horses with a broad shoulder. The angle is flatter compared to the Semi-QH tree. (1/2 Arab, Appendix, Thoroughbred, etc).įull-QH: Full Quarter Horse or FQHB can be referred to as Wide (usually 7” gullet). It’s for the horse with a more defined wither. This tree size has a higher pitch or angle to the bars. Semi-QH: Semi Quarter Horse can be referred to as Medium, Regular, or QH bars. A wider spread will drop further down on the horse’s back.īar Angle is not often measured but the angle needs to be as close to the angle of the horse’s back as possible.Ī narrow or tight angle will make contact at the bottom of the bars, not the top.Ī wide angle will make contact at the top of the bars, not the bottom. When measuring, make sure you’re underneath the bars, not in front of the saddle.Ī narrow gullet width will keep the saddle perched higher. This is the most common factor because we can measure it more easily. Gullet Width or sometimes referred to as bar spread is the measurement 2 inches below the narrowest part of the gullet, even with the side conchos. There are not any standards or definitions of specific tree sizes, but each saddle builder provides a description to give an idea of the size of horse the tree should fit. The combination of the two factors makes for slight variations in the saddle industry. The tree has two main factors that determine the fit gullet width and bar angle.
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