Hard-to-find treeless dressage saddle!
Color: Black Size: 17" Condition: Used / Like New Includes cork-filled suberpanels, which can be used in place of the foam molded panels for wide, flat-backed horses.. More information about this saddle:http://www.enlightenedequitation.com/fhoenix.htm The Fhoenix, is a revolutionary design unlike any other saddle on the market. The manufacturing process is unique in saddle-making, unlike other "treeless" saddles where there are solid components front and back, the Fhoenix only has a small rigid cantle giving the rider’s seat support, and cannot be felt by either horse or rider. It is best described as a ‘SoftTree’ saddle, as it is not like other treeless saddles in that they are very thin and do not provide a ‘twist’ for the rider, so that the thighs can drop, and legs and hips do not feel straddled. The ‘SoftTree’ is built up from layers of materials, tested and chosen for their shock absorbing and pressure resisting properties, but also shaping the seat to feel much more like a treed saddle for the rider. This ‘SoftTree’ enables the saddle to flex with every oscillation of the horse's back, giving great freedom of movement, with no restriction of the shoulders or hindrance of the lifting of the horse's back. The whole seat and flexible front arch are made from 45mm thickness of the Seatbone Saver memory foam, into which the rider sinks, giving great depth of seat and exceptional comfort. The moulded replaceable panels are designed to give a traditionally gulleted underside to the saddle. With the addition of padding for horses with muscle wastage, it is possible to fit almost any horse. The Fhoenix offers unrivalled comfort to both horse and rider, combining the flexibility and best characteristics of a treeless saddle, but with the rider support of a treed saddle. This saddle is available for a FREE 7-day trial! For more information, please contact: Chehalem Saddlery Sales & Repairs Tel. 503-538-9900 Toll-Free: 877-627-1616 www.chehalemsaddlery.com