HILASON TREELESS ENDURANCE TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 18"PRODUCT ID: HSTE120-18SKIRT: Multiple Layers of MEMORY FOAM, RUBBER and Premium Quality Genuine Leather SEAT: 18" Grey Soft Suede Leather COLOR: Black and Grey CANTLE: 4 inches GULLET: Fits 6 inches to 8 inches RIGGING: English Billets STIRRUPS: Leather Covered BASE: Quality Synthetic Wool with Memory Foam Panels WEIGHT: About 18 poundsTO SEE OTHER SIZES OF THIS SAME ITEM, PLEASE CLICK HERE!ADVANTAGE OF HILASON TREELESS SADDLESEVENLY DISTRIBUTES THE WEIGHT of the rider Makes the horse FLEXIBLE, FASTER and SERENE Allows the horse to take SHARP AND QUICK turns during racing Prevents PRESSURE POINTS Extremely COMFORTABLE for both the horse and the Rider Allows the horse to have a FREE MOVEMENT of muscles Encourages OBEDIENCE Keeps the horse ENERGETIC for an extended period of time FITS A RANGE OF TYPES OF HORSES, from Draft, gaited to Pony Very LIGHT Weight AFFORDABLE PRICE. Similar quality saddle is about $1500 Reduces Equestrian related expenses like veterinarian expense, trainer ext Uses regular English accessories. Sizes runs an inch smaller than western saddleThis is a High Quality Hilason Treeless English Trail / Pleasure Saddle. It is also referred to as a HYBRID saddle due to the fact that it can be ridden as a western or as an english simply by switching the stirrup leathers to a western-style fender. Being a saddle without a tree, it fits almost any kind of horse and provides utmost comfort and pleasure to both the rider and the horse. It can be used for multiple purposes including Pleasure riding and long Trails. This Treeless Saddle is designed to free the movement of the horse and evenly distribute the weight of the rider so that the horse stays energetic for a longer time.The sizing method of this Treeless Saddle runs an inch shorter than a regular western Saddle. Hence, for instance, if you ride on a regular 17" Western Tree Saddle you would require an 18" Hilason Hybrid Saddle.This saddle has a Zipper Removable Cantle, made out of Formed Rubber to provide comfort and Hold to the saddle. The Pommel is also zipper Removable made of Light Fiberglass to provide stability and firmness. The base of the saddle has Bars-shaped Memory Foam Rubber Pads that have been tested and tried to withstand pressure from the rider. The bars provide adjustment and positioning of the saddle away from pressure points thereby providing a comfortable and perfect fitting saddle for both the horse and the rider. This shock absorber saddle is built with looks and feel of both the western and English Saddle. It has the positive features of both types of riding. For example, it has the pommel and cantle of western saddle for good hold and stability while the rigging of an english saddle. The main objective of this saddle is to have the experience of a regular tree in its construction yet providing additional movement to the horse by its treeless nature. It is tested to fit a wide variety of horses that have been suffering from regular treed saddles. The Hilason Treeless / Hybrid saddle is designed with precision for minimum weight and maximum "close contact" experience.Due to its amazing Treeless feature, it fits on to horses brilliantly and provides utmost comfort to both the Horse and the Rider. This saddle is made of top quality soft and supple leather with outstanding craftsmanship. Some of the unique features of this lightweight saddle is its close contact and pressure relief attributes. The base is quality synthetic wool with wool filled panels for spine clearence and extra balance. The Hilason Treeless / Hybrid saddles are for those who have high regards for Comfort, both for themselves and the horse. You may use these saddles in any activity; leisure, competition or show.All Hilason Treeless English / Hybrid Saddle are almost identical in construction, material and structure. The main differences that exist between the huge varieties are the colors and sizing. However, a saddle could be custom made for any color, design or seat size of choice.In seat sizing, we make different sizes ranging from 10" up to 22". If the size you need is not available in stock, it can be custom made specifically for your needs. Other modifications may also be implemented if you do decide to custom order a saddle.Call 1-888-HILASON now to get a custom saddle of your choice!Past ReviewsPayment TermsShipping TermsReturn PoliciesCustomer Services Comment From Date / Time Item # Great saddle! 2nd one for me. Thanks for low priced good quality! Seller oldwesthorses( 40 ) 5/29/2010 1:11:29 AM 230417963416 very nice...thanks!!! Seller teenytinytew( 361 ) 5/23/2010 1:23:44 AM 230470824294 FAST SHIP! LOOKS GOOD! Seller julieh521( 28 ) 5/21/2010 3:14:49 AM 230470989678 A+++++++ Seller. Super FAST Shipping. Would buy from again. Seller ptronic21( 46 ) 5/20/2010 8:50:53 PM 370379087094 Rocked the house!!!! Seller ginger1236( 23 ) 5/16/2010 11:25:50 PM 230466466073 WOW NOW THATS WHAT I CALL FAST... THANK YOU NICE SADDLE... Seller lacometahiela( 342 ) 5/10/2010 4:55:32 PM