Freeform SaddlesCompare Freeform Saddles' appearance. Click on the small image below:
Each saddle is described individually below. Prices start at $1500 call April for details. Freeform Classic Treeless Saddle 
The Freeform Classic Treeless Saddle is designed for the rider who may wish to perform dressage one day, enjoy a day's trail ride the next, practice jumping or do a little ring work. The Classic's slightly forward cut panel caters for a variety of leg positions allowing you to use your saddle for many different purposes and now there is a Deluxe kneeroll option to allow the rider great flexibility, position and support for various disciplines. Freeform's standard y-girthing system greatly reduces movement of the saddle on the horses back and helps distribute the riders weight. Option of deluxe knee roll added $50 extra for security on nervous or spooky horses
Freeform Liberty Treeless Saddle The Freeform Liberty model has a straighter VSD style cut designed to support a more classical seat. This model is suitable for showing, dressage, working hunter, schooling, trail, and endurance.
Freeform Dressage Treeless Saddle
New for 2008 - The Freeform Dressage saddle is a classically designed saddle offering excellent support for the rider's position. It has its own unique seat shape and with the adjustable stirrup ensures the rider can effortlessly maintain the correct riding position. A classically straight cut panel is generous in shape, providing maximum comfort for the rider's knee and thigh. Freeform's standard y-girthing system greatly reduces movement of the saddle on the horses back and helps distribute the riders weight.
Freeform DKR Treeless Saddle Freeform's DKR is designed for the rider who may wish to perform dressage one day, enjoy a day's trail ride the next, practice jumping or do a little ring work. The DKR's slightly forward cut panel caters for a variety of leg positions allowing you to use your saddle for many different purposes and its removable knee blocks allow the rider great flexibility and ensure correct leg position and support for various disciplines.
Freeform FreeGait Treeless Saddle The Freeform FreeGait evolved as a direct request by riders desiring a perfect treeless saddle for the competition gaited horse. The competition horse continually changes shape due to maturity, schooling, competition and nutrition. When you use a treed saddle, fit can become an enormous issue as the horse changes shape. The Freeform FreeGait model adds the new "comfy" kneerolls designed specifically for the rider of a gaited horse. These hand molded kneerolls allow the rider of a gaited horse to maintain the perfect position to allow his/her horse to perform its various gaits providing horse and rider the power of true connection. You will find that this saddle performs beautifully on non-gaited horses as well. Treat you and your horse to comfort and harmony with a Freeform treeless saddle.
Freeform EnduroX Treeless Saddle The Freeform EnduroX model is a general purpose style of saddle most suitable for endurance, trail, and schooling. The new EnduroX seat is styled similar to the FreeWest seat but with the addition of a slightly built up cantle and moulded "poleys" on either side of the pommel for a more secure leg.
Color Choices:
Freeform Designer Series The Freeform Designer Series brings excitement and colors to your saddle. "Cinnamon" is a wonderful combination of black Italian suede leather with red suede leather accents or red suede with black suede accents. Available on all Freeform saddle models, this color combination is shown on a Freeform Classic SB saddle. You can order a Freeform Designer Series for any Freeform saddle model for an additional $100. Choose from "Allspice", "Cinnamon", "Basil", "Cayenne", "Popsicle", "Blueberry", "Pepper". These are custom order saddles and can take 8-10 weeks for delivery and are non returnable. Click on the images below to see lager images of each.
"Blueberry" is a wonderful combination of black Italian calfskin leather with cobalt blue Italian calfskin leather accent. "Basil" is a wonderful combination of Italian suede leather in navy blue with forest green accents or forest green with navy blue accents. "Allspice" is a wonderful combination of brown Italian calfskin leather with burgundy Italian calfskin leather accents. "Pepper" is a wonderful combination of black Italian nubuck leather with brown Italian nubuck leather accent "Popsicle" is a wonderful combination of purple Italian suede leather with lime green suede leather accents or lime green suede with purple suede accents.
Freeform is a 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 minimizes interference with the horse's natural gaits and allows full freedom of movement without the encumbrance 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 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. Freeform 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. Freeform Saddles are an excellent example of saddling in the 21st Century. Produced in Italy by La Caccia, a small family run company, the saddles are made with the finest materials and craftsmanship Italy has to offer. La Caccia is the first saddler to utilize the very modern process of foam injection moulding technology to produce a complete saddle, not just small parts of it - a true revolution in the world of saddle making. This not only gives Freeform Saddles their quality and feel, but the moulding process ensures symmetry at the core of the saddle and allows the saddles to follow the contours of the horse without relying on the forced shape of a rigid saddle tree. Their unique structure gives all Freeform saddles a distinct benefit for many horses and riders. The breathable foam core makes the saddles very lightweight at around 7 pounds. The flexibility of these saddles allow the horse complete unrestricted freedom of movement, encouraging them to move as nature intended, while providing a close-contact feel for the rider. This gives both horse and rider a much more comfortable riding experience. Although fully flexible, the saddles have an excellent weight distribution ability making them the ideal compromise between a bareback pad and a treed saddle. The incorporation of "flexi-front" technology into the front of the seat aids in wither clearance and adjusts automatically with both the movement and shape of the horse. NEW FOR 2008 Freeform saddles are now broken down into saddle bases and saddle seats enabling you to mix and match for a truely customized saddle.
The NEW Freeform Liberty model has a straighter VSD style cut designed to support a more "classical" seat. This model is suitable for showing, dressage, working hunter, trail, and endurance.
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. |
