For the bargain hunter: last updated, 1st Feb 2012

now includes a list of 'Barefoot factory seconds' and reduced accessories

Postage for all saddle orders is capped at $25 Australia wide

SPECIALS:

Saddles:

- 1 x Freeform Classic saddle: full size base with 17" seat, small kneerolls, no cutback, brown calfskin leather. New. Most suitable for a low withered well muscled horse 14.2hh or bigger bargain @ $1500 We can ad one additional brown 'calfskin leather seat' in size 18" or 16.5" free of charge. Price for the saddlepad to go with this saddle is offered at 50% discount.

- 1 x Freeform Liberty Dressage saddle: full size base with 18" seat, no cutback, color black, calfskin leather. Saddle was used 3-4 times during saddle fits/ presentations for a few minutes only. Most suitable for a low withered well muscled horse 14.2hh or bigger and a rider jeans size 12-16, reduced to $1500 We will reduce the price for the saddlepad to go with this saddle by 50% also

- Freeform seats, new, size 17" and 17.5" to suit any Freeform saddle base, black suede with contrast stitching, elegant look, twist, grippy, easy to care for, will also suit the Freemax bases and other copies of the Freeform saddles: $150 each

- 1 x Italian made Ghost Dressage saddle, black, quality leather, 2011 model under manufacturer's warranty, new condition, has a small superficial scratch on saddle flap.The saddle has been structurally reinforced by Natalie. Set up as is, this Ghost saddle is now rather useful, smart and versatile. It is suitable especially for hard to fit horses due to its flexibility and adjustability, smart looking! The seat size can be adjusted to suit the individual rider, adjustable stirrup plate, good spinal protection for the horse but not suitable for horses with protruding spines, price: $900

1 x Black Forest Ponderosa with conversion kit, use with fork/horn or standard pommel, this saddle is very! similar to the Barefoot Atlanta/Arizona, it has soft foam panels to generate spinal clearance and comes with a wide fork (with horn) and a pommel included. Brand new, black leather, size 1, price includes Barefoot endurance fenders $1050.00 full manufacturers warranty applies, see www.blackforestsaddles.com for more info. These saddles are popular in the US. The saddlepad suitable for this saddle is the Grandeur Arizona pad $225 or the Physio Arizona pad $295 for heavy riders or horses with missing topline, inserts for the saddlepad cost between $30 and $75. We recommend a pair of the Smart Rider Escape safety stirrups $120 to complete this package.

 

Barefoot saddles not covered under any warranty, no exchange, refunds or return option applies, these two are in need of repair.

- 1 x size 1 Barefoot Arizona Nut western saddle with fenders, no oxbows, the pommel/ fork pouch at the front of the saddle needs to be restitched on one side by a saddler/ leatherworker or upholsterer, repair cost approx $80, a slight aesthetic bug will remain after the repair but the panels are straight and in perfect condition meaning the saddle will be structurally sound after repair, $500

- 1 x size 1 Barefoot Cheyenne Drytex, cantle pouch needs restitching on one side, repair cost approx $40 if you take the saddle to an upholsterer. Otherwise this saddle is structurally sound! and after repair the fault will be no longer visible, $300

 

Other treeless and flexible saddle bargains from around the globe: Buyer assumes all risk, no trials, refunds or returns possible

- 1 x Canadian G4 Sensation formal Dressage saddle, black, shorter flaps, small saddle suitable for rider size 8 to max 10 in jeans. The seat is not included, a replacement seat will need to be purchased from the manufacturer or a Sensation dealer. This saddle had 3 rides only but sat in my shed for a while, just reduced to $500 firm now SOLD

- 1 x Innova Carazon, treeless Spanish saddle, imported from Germany, thick foam panels and flexifront, black Nubuck leather, 17"  used twice, suits low withered well muscled horses only, this saddle has a leather tree and offers a firm and narrow seat feel, the saddle has a small aesthetic fault, $500

- 1 x Sorenta Bugatti, black treeless Dressage saddle, imported from Germany, black suede, Velcro panels, 16.5", used 3 times, suitable for low to medium withered horses, nice twist/narrow seat feel, great leg contact and if your horse is well muscled you can use this saddle with a normal saddlepad, 100% traditional look, $500

1 x Sorenta Stocksaddle, black treeless Stock saddle, imported from Germany, Velcro panels, small adult size, used 3 times, suitable for low to medium withered horses, nice twist/narrow seat feel, great leg contact, 100% traditional look, Y girthing, supports GP riding position. If your horse is well muscled you can use this saddle with a normal saddlepad, slightly crappy black leather with yellow stitching but still a secure and useful saddle for the price, the Stocksaddle poley's (ears) are positioned correctly to provide good rider security $500

 

other product bargains:

- 2 x 'Barefoot Special treeless pad' to suit Cheyenne Cherokee/Tahoe or similar, black, pure wool lining, new $150 each or $180 with additional inserts

2 x Barefoot double saddlebags, brown, leather, $150

2 x Amber sidepull/bitless bridle with matching clip on reins, orange cognac (see halter and bridles page) only in size xxl $120

3 x Barefoot breakaway halters with fly veils, bright orange $15 each

- Freeform cantle bag, brown, new $20
- Freeform saddlepad royal blue, sympa bottom, new $50 - best use would be under a stocksaddle

 

New products in the shop, just arrived or on their way:ew

Barefoot Alcorn sidepull bitless bridle, in size Cob and Full with or without matching reins, rawhide on brow and noseband, extremely attractive chocolate brown and white Price: $130 or $180 with matching reins

Barefoot Cordeo/neckring to suit pony's and Cobs, has a D ring to attach a lunge line, orange and cognac, brown and black or blue and black $30

Christ HW treeless pad, high wither pad with generous contour to accomodate high withers, replacement for the Skito HW pad we used to stock. Top of the range, 3 tie strings, other specs are like the Christpad we have been stocking for the last 5 years. Sensitive horses love merino! Price: $225 without inserts (in stock now)

Memory foam inserts (as known from the Equipedic and Skitopads) shaped to suit the Grandeur, Physio, Haf and Christ sheepskin pads, 1" thick, soft density lovely for sensitive horses. These provide excellent weight distribution and are most useful in combination with our black natural rubber inserts for maximum protection for your horse. Price: $75 per set

Memory foam inserts (as known from the Equipedic and Skitopads) shaped to suit the Grandeur, Physio, Haf and Christ sheepskin pads, 1cm thick, soft density lovely for sensitive horses. These provide excellent weight distribution and are most useful in combination with our black natural rubber inserts for maximum protection for your horse. Price: $40 per set

Merino sheepskin girth protectors from 'Christ', natural or soft black color, 75cm long, either Velcro your girth on top or use inside the sleeve, very smart design and guaranteed increased comfort for your horse. These have additional elastic at the ends.

Price: $65

Barefoot soft reins: clip on, thin, long, elegant and practical, made from black calfskin leather

Price: $95

Barefoot Amber Halter in light brown/orange, leather and woven string, excellent padding and quality, only full size left, cob sold out sorry

Price: $125

 

Horse Property for sale

We moved back to Byron Bay and are looking to sell our Kyogle farm: 14.7 acres, good horse country with horse safe fencing, about 8 acres of flats the rest is undulating land with a spring fed gulley, huge shade trees otherwise cleared, apart from a small section the land is fully usable. 8 x 16 meter open timber shelter/stable/tack area with power and lights close to the house plus insulated 6 x 6 meter lockable colorbond shed with power and phone. The home is a super cosy lovingly restored Federation house. 3BR plus sunroom and tiny but handy mudroom, two way gorgeous bath room plus seperate 2nd loo, cesar stone designer kitchen and bathroom, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, new french doors, reverse cycle AC throughout, Satelite TV and Internet (fast and reliable!), two phone lines. New plumbing, rewired, restumped and renovated by licensed tradespeople according to our design (hubby is an award winning building designer see www.exandesign.com.au.) The property has good access and the neighborhood is welcoming and friendly. Northerly views to the Border Range National Park and views in all other directions also, great tracks and riding. 17km from Kyogle in Collins Creek. The property just about backs onto the new Wiangaree endurance ride, you can ride forever here! 90 min easy drive to Byron Bay, 2 hours to the Gold Coast and Brisbane.

Priced below replacement value @ $ 399 500.-

Ph 02 66847333 or email natalise@bigpond.com for photo's and more info