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April Battles knows everything there is to know about a Treeless Saddle. Authorized Dealer, Expert Trainer/Horse Person with over 37,000 miles in her own Treeless Sport Saddle, April has been a leading Authorized Dealer of Treeless Saddles since 1996.
 
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Freeform Treeless Saddles

Freeform Saddle won Tevis 100 mile race in 2007, as well as the three day 155 mile Wild West Ride 2006 and 2007.

Freeform Treeless Saddles
we offer the best possible solution - a seven day money back guarantee!
Please call for New PRICES effective 3/1/2007 Saddles and Accessories
Saddles start at $1,500
and includes leather edging on saddle and new leathers with T Buckle

New! Freeform Liberty
Dressage

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Click to EnlargeFreeform is the latest revolution in the world of Treeless saddles! A versatile saddle indicated for Endurance, Trail, Dressage, Freeform combines the look of a conventional saddle with the lightness and flexibility of being treeless. This is possible due to the technology of foam injection moulding and because of this, it is suitable for many different horse shapes.

The flexibility of the Freeform minimises interference with the horse’s natural gaits and allows full freedom of movement without the encumberance of a rigid tree. For the rider, it provides full contact with the horse’s motion, giving more “feel” than is achieved with a traditional treeless saddle. Freeform is made in two parts: SADDLE BASE-DETACHABLE SEAT. Total weight: 7 3/4 Click to Enlarge Cinnamon Freeform "Nutmeg" Freeform Enduro Classic lbs. The SEAT can be completely removed and is interchangeable with different sizes. The STIRRUP ATTACHMENT is easily adjustable and designed to allow different stirrup positions. The GIRTH STRAPS are made from leather faced coated nylon and stitched on a “Y” system which helps to spread the pressure over the whole of the saddle. Freeeform is made from soft Italian calfskin leather and lined with pure wool. It’s now available in ULTRASUEDE, a water-resistant and extremely strong Microfibre. Freeform is complemented with a large range of accessories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q – Will the Freeform fit any horse?
A – Most likely. There will never be ONE saddle that can fit all horses, although it’s true that treeless saddles are the most adaptable form of saddle. Without any modifications, treeless saddles are most suited to the wide, short backed, low withered horse. But with judicious padding, they can be used on the leaner, high withered types with equal success.

Q – Will the Freeform suit my horse?
A – Yes, if you look over the options available, you will be able to use the Freeform saddle.

Q – Why would I need extra padding and what sort of padding would I use?
A – Extra padding would only be needed to aid wither and/or spine clearance on high withered horses or those with muscle atrophy. FreeForm USA has done extensive testing with a variety of saddle pads specially designed to work with the FreeForm Saddle, check our saddle options.


Q – Will I need to make any adjustments when my horse changes shape?
A – If the Freeform fits your horse without the need for extra padding, then you won’t need to make any adjustments. The Freeform is totally flexible so will adjust naturally with your horse. If you have the type of horse who needs the extra padding, then the only adjustments that will be needed will be in the padding in the saddle pad.

Q – Do I need to use a special saddle pad?
A – The main criteria is that the saddle pad you use is large enough to extend beyond the edge of the Freeform all around and that the spinal seam is flat. Freeform USA has custom pads available for the Freeform saddles.

Q – Can I use the Freeform on more than one horse?
A – Yes, so long as the horses like it. Pay particular attention to where the girth goes and make sure you have proper wither clearance. See saddle options.

Q – Will the Freeform need any maintenance, such as re-stuffing?
A – No. As the Freeform has no panels, no stuffing is required.

Q – Will I be able to assess the fit/suitability of the Freeform myself?
A – Yes, if you are confident in your abilities. The Freeform does not need “fitting” in the conventional sense. The main criteria are that you have some wither clearance, you don’t place it too far forward and that your horse is happy.

Q – What wither clearance do I need?
A – Once mounted, we like to be able to slip at least one finger in at the pommel. So long as there is clearance, it doesn’t matter how small. We have become used to the 3 finger clearance expected with conventional saddles but this is necessary due to the tree.

Q – Do I need to have the fit of a Freeform assessed periodically as you do with a conventional treed saddle?
A – No.

Q – Will I need to make any adjustments to my riding style?
A – Chances are, if you have been riding for many years in a conventional treed saddle, particularly Endurance, Eventing or Jumping types, then the answer is yes! Due to the too forward placement of the stirrup bars on the majority of treed saddles, many riders have been forced to either sit in a “chair seat” or spend their riding time trying desperately to achieve the ideal “shoulder-hip-heel” alignment. As the stirrup arrangement on the Freeform is totally adjustable, this position can be attained with ease but it will feel foreign to most riders to begin with. Other than this, a light, quiet seat is needed - a deep, driving seat will only cause discomfort to your horse.

Q – How do I assess the right size seat for me?
A – The FreeForm uses English measurements, we are recommending 1” larger than you would normally use.

We hope we have answered most of your questions. However, if you do not find your queries answered here, please feel free to e-mail us for further details.

Freeform Treeless Saddles
saddles include seat - specify size
PRICES:  call for prices 530.823.7321

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Microfiber

Newmarket Ultrasuede
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For superior performance and a happy horse, a horse's back must remain free, strong, relaxed and able
 to extend and fully move whether you ride an Arab, Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Mule, Gated Horse, Draft, or Warmbloods. 
Only a Treeless saddle offers this. Equally important, if offers the rider total comfort.