The Western Saddler

These saddles can be very good for young horses who are changing shape rapidly, for horses who have had back problems, for difficult to fit horses, for owners on a tight budget or not wanting to use a treed saddle & for owners who cannot physically manage the weight of a treed saddle.

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No pressure under the cantle gives relief to short-backed, flat backed, sway and baroque type horses.
The Barefoot adjusts to the horse's back in all directions.
Totally flexible, moves with the horse.
The Barefoot is stable on the horse's back even when the horse is round and has a low wither.
Riding aids get finer due to increased feel.
Riders with back problems find relief from pain because the saddle is soft and causes much less jarring to the rider's back. The back muscles of the horse are being strengthened throughout the ride without causing tension.
The Barefoot is very soft and comfortable on long rides.
Because the Barefoot is so flexible and self-adjusting it helps horses that have suffered from saddle pain and girthyness to move more freely and to relax while being saddled.
The one Barefoot saddle can be used for horses with different conformation.
Beginner riders learn to feel the rhythm and find balance much faster. The Barefoot is therefore a popular training tool and is also being used for therapeutic riding, the experienced riders enjoy the unbeatable contact to the horse.

All forks with horns are changeable. Therefore the saddles can be adjusted individually to fit any horse's shoulder. The saddles are made from Nubuck leather with a soft wool fleece underside. The saddle includes fenders and oxbow stirrups. They have conchas, leather decoration & 5 'D' rings as standard. The Barefoot range use special saddle pads to ensure a good fit (see here for other Barefoot products).