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Barefoot Missoula Saddle

Long awaited, after exhaustive testing and development finally here — the crown jewel of the Barefoot collection:

The MISSOULA Western Saddle

Finally, a treeless Western saddle that has the classy looks, exquisite leather and craftsmanship that discerning Western riders have always demanded, combined with the most advanced treeless technology from Germany, to ensure perfect comfort for horse and rider.

• Finest oiled Brazilian leather
• Hand-tooled with basket weave, acorns and oak leaf
• Close contact feel
• Slight twist, so you don’t sit too wide
• Comes with a wide, padded fork
• No more weight limitations, fully suitable also for riders over 90kg
• Western rigging, rear cinch
• Comfy and soft suede seat with excellent grip
• Continuous, pronounced spine channel due to VPS*:

*The new Vertebrae Protection System – its tougher materials absorb pressure even better, for a consistently clear, distinguished spinal chanel and increased weight distribution and shock absorption.
Like our other models, the Missoula has a soft but high foam cantle, 5 D-rings, and all the other advantages of a good treeless saddle: horses will move and turn better due to the complete freedom of movement; no pressure points, better communication by feel, better muscle development possible, less back pain for horse and rider.
The Missoula is available in two sizes:

• Size 1 is comparable to 15″ Western saddles or 16.5″-17.5” English saddle. Length 24”/59 cm, actual seat length is around 14”/35cm. Fits riders wearing jeans sizes up to 12 ladies or 32 for men
• Size 2 is comparable to a 17″ Western saddle or 17.5″-18.5” English saddles. Length 26”/65cm, actual seat length is around 15.5”/40 cm English saddle. Fits riders wearing jeans sized 12-14 and up for ladies, size 33 and up for men

It weighs only about 9kg, and is delivered with fenders, but without stirrups.

The Missoula should convince even the most doubtful western horseman to finally give treeless a try — for the sake of the horse!

This one is for you if:

• You want to shine in the show ring
• You’ve always wondered if a treeless saddle would help your horse perform better, but just could never get past the ‘unusual’ looks of previous models.
• You weigh over 90kg, and were worried if treeless saddles have enough capacity for weight distribution.
• You require Western rigging with a rear cinch.
• You own a wide-backed horse that was just too wide to sit comfortably in other treeless saddles.
• You have hip trouble that makes a narrower seat essential.
• You want a saddle that looks every bit as good as it feels to your horse.

And make no mistake, this is a real SADDLE — not just a leather pad with a hard pommel and cantle stuck on, then garnished with tooling and silver. The spine clearance and weight distribution that our Vertebrae Protection System offers is unsurpassed!
An ID number and a certificate of authenticity will be provided to deter theft of these unique saddles

Price: Au $1999.00
The first few Missoula saddles are expected to arrive in Australia in June —Reserve yours NOW with a 10% down payment — production of these hand-tooled saddles will be slow, and we fully expect shortages!

Expected in later in winter 2008:

The Virginia Rose Western Saddle

Same construction, features and price as the Missoula, just with wild rose stamping instead of oak leaves and acorns, and in a stunning light-coloured oiled Brazilian leather.

Price with fenders $1999.00

Pictured: Virginia Rose Set (middle) and Missoula Bridle (right)

Missoula Bridle $99

Barefoot Arizona Saddle

'The Arizona'

Fully adjustable western saddle with horn and a high cantle for security, available with additional front arch for extra wide horses. A comfortable treeless western saddle at an affordable price.

This beautiful treeless western saddle made of thick, soft nubuck leather with natural-colour kodel fleece underside. The Arizona saddle is mounted with western fenders and wide leather-covered oxbow stirrups. The fenders will fit riders 5.1" to 6.2" and give you more room to move than traditional western fenders. This saddle is therefore easier on the rider's knees because it does not lock you into a certain position while still giving plenty of stability.

This saddle is suitable for western pleasure riding and can be used for competition.

Features:

Fully adjustable wide Western fenders, conchas, leather ands and leather feathers, deep seat, anatomically cut. Five D-rings. Weight without fenders approx. 5000 g!

Colour:

Brown.
Only natural vegetable oils are used to dye the Barefoot saddles. Brown is a "chocolate brown". Colors may vary from saddle to saddle.

Sizes:

Size 1 comparable to a 15" western saddle, or 16,5" - 17" English saddle
Size 2 comparable to a 17" western saddle or 17.5 -18.5" English saddle

Prices:

AU$1149 incl GST with western fenders and oxbow stirrups.The extra wide front arch costs an additional $75.90 incl. GST

Standard package: Arizona saddle and therapeutic saddle pad with 18mm inserts: AU$1385 incl. GST plus shipping.

Please note:

The horn of the Arizona saddle is meant for decoration only. Please do not hang on to the horn while mounting. Do not apply any intense force to the horn, ie do not tie an animal or other heavy object to the horn. You may use the horn to stabilize yourself once in the saddle.

Barefoot Atlanta Saddle

Available Now

The Barefoot Atlanta combines the most popular features of Barefoot Arizona and Barefoot Cherokee saddles. The Atlanta offers the same beautiful styling as the Cherokee - the unique horsehead applique & 7 d-rings for all your trail riding needs - in a compact, round-skirt western saddle. The Atlanta has english rigging for a very secure fit on your horse, and can be fitted with either Barefoot's western fenders or english leathers. For the rider who craves close contact, this is truly an amazing saddle!

Color: Brown

Size: 1

Price: $1039 inc GST unmounted