Definition: This treeless saddle has a pommel and cantle made of fibreglass and a seat of leather and foam padding. This particular saddle is very similiar to a bareback pad. This type of saddle is great for a horse who is hard to fit. If your horse has a very wide back or uneven shoulders treeless saddles may be the answer.
Some riders like the close contact provided by treeless saddles, while other may find they miss the twist and shape of a traditional saddle as many treeless saddles make you sit 'wider'. Not all treeless saddles fit all horses (or riders) and when purchasing a saddle it is just as important to 'try before you buy' as with a traditional Western or English saddle.
With this type of saddle it might be wise to use a breast plate (straps that go forward from the front of the saddle around the horse's chest.) to help prevent the saddle from turning. ]
Also Known As: bareback pad, treeless
