to leg cues and body movements and freer to move and flex. And, your horse will be happier, and so will you, case closed.

Equestrians using the traditional treed saddle have been experiencing the following problems with their horses.

1. Lameness-- especially when being ridden
2. Stubbornness or reluctance to ‘move out' especially at first
3. Early fatigue or sweating too soon during a workout
4. Stumbling on the trail even though the hooves are trimmed
5. Consistently changing leads without permission
6. Breaking into a lope or gallop especially when tired
7. Colic, during or soon after a ride
8. Tying up' during a ride
9. Bucking at the start of a ride or when going down a hill
10. White spots (hairs) appear on either side of withers
11. Traveling crooked as though looking behind or to one side
12. Saddle role or slips to the side when you mount or dismount
13. Horse walks off as rider mounts or dismounts
14. A worried look, frowning or snarling, tight wrinkled lips
15. Works happily alone not only if accompanied by another
16. Stretches the neck and head down often while out riding
17. Objects in some way or tries to bite you when cinching up

Further research shows these additional common problems that can also be linked to direct, or indirect, saddle interference:

ADDITIONAL PROBLEMS
Lack of engagement	Inability to collect
Cold Back Syndrome	Bolting
Lumps in saddle area	Rearing
Rubs in saddle area	Bucking
White Hair in Saddle area	Short strides
Horse on Forehand	Croup High Posture
Stiffness, Lack of Bend	Locking Stifle joints
Horse above bit	Hock lameness
Tension	Corns
Bad Behaviour	Collapsed Heels
Resistance	Toeing In
Unsettled in Mouth	Toeing Out
Hanging on one side of the bit	Interference
Respiratory Problems	General Hoof Imbalance
Dragging Toes	Kissing Spines
Tripping	Colic
Stumbling	Tying Up/Azoturia
Reluctance to go or jump down hill	Sway back
'Carelessness over fences'

When you appreciate the saddle related restriction and discomfort that many horses have to endure for years, it is amazing that they allow humans to climb on their backs at all, let alone perform.

Any riding challenges you've had will likely be resolved with a treeless saddle. Importantly, you'll save money by not having to buy extra saddles if you have more than one horse or acquire another mount and/or pay for chiropractic/vet expenses. You'll find that your one saddle will fit all your horses (with the right Skito Saddle Pad). No more custom saddles. The news is out. Everyone is beginning to ask questions about a Treeless Saddle.

Have More Questions ? Frequently Questions and Answers (Click Here).

There is no accident that articles are being written with titles like: "Don't Blame the Horse, Check Your Saddle". 
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NOTE: The proper combination of Treeless Sports Saddle and the Skito Equalizer pad will help you to discover the magic of horseback riding. Everyone will benefit from using treeless sports saddles and equalizer saddle pads.