What is the perfect saddle?

As an Equine Sports Massage Therapist (ESMT), I have seen the damage that can occur to a horses' back -- and mind, from a poorly fitted saddle.
As a Professional Saddle Fitter, I have found that the most comfortable saddle for the horse is rarely the same for the rider.

It took years for me to accept the idea of a treeless saddle.
It seemed a concept that moved backwards in technology and history.
How could a treeless saddle possibly distribute the rider's weight?
Barefoot treeless saddles, developed by a German Equine Physiotherapist,
      changed my mind...
Free your horse's back

Barefoot Treeless Saddles are great for riders...
  • A classical, balanced position for most disciplines:
English, Western, Dressage, Endurance, Trail, Pleasure
  • Extreme close contact - 
sit IN the horse's back, instead of perched on top of it!
  • Flexible and self adjusting, allowing the rider to change position
without interference

...and for horses!
  • Distribute the riders weight with a soft, shock absorbing panel system
  • Are flexible, allowing the horse's back to move naturally
  • Allow for changes in conformation, weight loss or gain, and aging
  • Encourage the back muscles to build quickly and symmetrically
  • Are instantly interchangeable between horses!
U.S. Importer of
Barefoot Treeless Saddles
from Germany
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Adventure Saddlery imports and sells only authentic, licensed Barefoot saddles, as developed by Sabine Ullmann of Hirschhorn Germany.