Horse Connection - Treeless Saddles and More

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SB stands for 'short base' and all Freeform models (with and without wither cutback) are available in this shorter length. The price for the short base saddles is the same as for the standard base saddles.

The Freeform SB saddles were designed to fit Arabians, Quarter horses and other short-backed horses but are equally suited for pony's 13.2hh and above. These saddles are identical to the Freeform saddles with the standard sized base except they are shorter along the spine and they have slightly narrower panels.

The Freeform has proven to be excellent for a variety of equestrian sports and horses and riders seem to excel in this saddle. In Australia the Freeform is starting to acquire an impressive fan club of very well know riders and organizations. The feedback we get from customers after 4 years of selling this saddle is fabulous no matter if the rider is a Grand Prix level dressage person or medal winning endurance rider. The horses simply move better and are more balanced. A happy horse is a better performer and the Freeform has been a welcome relief for many performance and pleasure horses. This includes horses who have been through dozens of saddles, chiropractors and equine therapists, horses that were written off due to back issues and horses that had developed dangerous behaviors due to saddle pain.

No pressure points have ever been reported to dealers worldwide in the three years since the Freeform saddle was released. The Freeform SB saddles are like the bigger full size saddles equipped with flexible girthpoints which will allow you to fit the girthstraps perfectly to your horses girth grove. The Freeform saddles all have a 'twist' and don't make you sit as wide as many other treeless saddles, they are super comfortable and give just the right amount of support. The 'twist' detail makes this treeless brand more comfortable to ride in for riders with very broad backed horses. The saddle has also been the solution for many riders with back and hip problems.

The Freeform saddle is very stable on the horses back and and will fit any horse that does not have an extremely high wither. Due to a flexible pommel arch; the gullet of this saddle selfadjusts, the saddle is flexible in all direction without being floppy. It will keep its shape and it's good looks and it is maintenance free. As with most treeless saddles, the saddle pad is of utmost importance and we suggest that the rider does not try to cut any corners. The job of the saddle pad is not so much shockabsorbtion with the Freeform because the saddle itself takes very good care of that by itself. However we need the saddle pad to create a channel over the horses spine and to ensure wither clearance at all times. We happily advise you on which saddle pad would be the most suitable for your horse and discipline of riding. Please request our saddle fitting questionnaire via email and we shall give you our recommendations. We may require some photo's of your horse also and may want to discuss details if the horse in question has a history of back issues. Horse Connection has fitted saddles for hard to fit horses for the last 3 years with a 98% success rate, however this saddle is also a 'God send' for any horse lucky enough not have any back issues.

The Freeform SB is available and usually in stock in size 16.5" and 17", smaller seat sizes are available by special order.

Colors available are black or dark brown in Italian leather, or black Nubuck leather with contrast stitching, or the 'Nutmeg' which is a black Nubuck leather saddle with contrast stitching and light brown borders. The two Nubuck leather style Classic saddles have large kneeblocks.

Prices:

Freeform Classic SB in calfskin leather: $1700 inc GST unmounted

Freeform Classic SB, Nubuck leather $1450 inc GST unmounted

Freeform Classic SB, HW, Nubuck leather $1500 inc GST

Freeform Classic SB, HW, Nubuck with seat with Poley's: $1550 inc GST

Freeform Liberty SB, black calfskin: $1800

Freeform Elite SB HW black calfskin: $1850

Freeform Enduro SB HW black calfskin: $2150 (for the Endurance rider with style!)

HW means the saddle has the 'wither cutback' which makes the saddle suitable for higher withered horses as well as extra wide shouldered horses and most other equines.