FLEXIBLE TREE HILASON WESTERN TRAIL PLEASURE SADDLE 18" PRODUCT ID: HSTT253ST-18 TREE: Unique Super Strong FLEX-TREE. Specially Designed Durable Flexible Rubber Bars. LEATHER: Premium Quality Genuine Thick Skirting Leather. COLOR: Saddle Tan. SKIRT: Round Skirt. SEAT: 18" Black Soft Suede Leather Seat . HORN: Leather Horn. CANTLE: 4 inches. TOOLING: Border Tooling. GULLET: Fits 6 inches to 8 inches. RIGGING: D's Inskirt. BASE: Quality Synthetic Wool. WEIGHT: About 22 pounds. EXTRAS: Matching Front and Rear Cinch Straps. TO SEE OTHER SIZES OF THIS SAME ITEM, PLEASE CLICK HERE! EVENLY 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 western accessories. Sizes runs like regular western saddle Hilason Flex Tree Saddles are yet another addition to its "Lesser-Tree" approach to saddle building. This saddle has a rigid Cantle and Pommel made out of Fiber-glass but has its bars made of Specially Designed Flexible Durable Rubber which has been tested and tried to withstand pressure, temperature and Moisture. The flexibility of 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 traditional look and feel but falls in a class between a traditional treed saddle and the popular Hilason Treeless 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 the flexible bars. It is tested to fit a wide variety of horses that have been suffering from regular treed saddles. The Hilason Flex tree saddle is designed with precision for minimum weight and maximum "close contact" experience. Due to its amazing Flex Tree 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 harness leather and craftsmanship. The stirrups have Blevin buckles to provide quick changes in stirrup length and accommodate a wider height range of riders. Some of the unique features of this lightweight saddle is its close contact and pressure relief attributes. The Hilason Flex Tree saddles are for those who have high regards for Comfort of both the horse and the riders. You may use these saddles in any activity, competition or show with confidence. Hilason Flex Saddles are specifically designed for barrel racing, trail riding, pleasure, reining, penning, endurance and light-weight roping events. All Hilason Flex-Tree Western Trail / Barrel Racing Western Saddle are almost identical in construction, material and structure. The main differences that exist between the huge varieties are the colors and sizing. The color options available are Black, Dark Brown, Light Tan, Dark Tan and Mahogany. However, a saddle could be custom made for any other color of choice as well. 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 Reviews Payment Terms Shipping Terms Return Policies Customer Services CommentFromDate / TimeItem #wow fantastic! thank youSeller charliebare( 195 ) 11/9/2011 10:11:37 PM230658343922arrived fast, well packed, exactly as described - thanks! =Seller ahennell( 272 ) 11/1/2011 9:01:18 PM250896545844Excellent transaction, great communication, fast shipping ! Thank you so much!Seller photodove( 547 ) 10/31/2011 12:38:57 PM250905183649AAASeller secret11136( 646 ) 10/29/2011 1:11:21 AM230658352176OMG beautiful quality,texture, so very happy and thanks for the fast ship beautSeller tinabubbles10( 98 ) 10/25/2011 11:47:51 AM2306593942125 STAR SELLER!Seller creativecrow( 63 ) 10/24/2011 11:25:23 PM270831373174great saddle, very comfortable, very satisfied. thank youSeller bacon11( 28 ) 10/24/2011 3:09:37 AM250903921693Great seller as described a++++Seller cbar6787( 25 ) 10/17/2011 11:10:49 AM270821653848fast delivery, nice saddle, can't wait to try it when it stops raining here!Seller schmidt.631( 83 ) 10/15/2011 1:38:20 PM230634709374Love the saddle... Shipping was fast!!!Seller singleclownboy32( 37 ) 10/12/2011 12:48:46 PM230677560482Nice saddle~fast shipping~thanks!Seller hibasenjis( 586 ) 10/8/2011 5:25:41 AM250851491113Nice saddle~fast shipping~thanks!Seller hibasenjis( 586 ) 10/8/2011 5:25:41 AM270799120231Really neat item,just as pictured. Would do business again!Seller cymrubum77( 19 ) 10/8/2011 1:29:36 AM250897224037ORDERED SADDLE TUESDAY, RECEIVED IT WEDNSDAY, AWESOME, VERY PLEASED!Seller beck5506( 11 ) 10/6/2011 3:50:47 PM230634708980The saddle is gorgeous!!!! Very happy with it. seat size runs small, works for mSeller brrietsch1( 14 ) 10/6/2011 10:30:51 AM250896545871super, thank you for everythingSeller jorgepetti2011( 15 ) 10/3/2011 1:26:58 PM250889353787LOVE the saddle!!!!************A+ all the way.Seller 660.countrygirl( 8 ) 10/1/2011 4:01:45 AM250838476758LOVE this seller & product. Easy to deal with & contact, shipped FAST. LOVE!!Seller corgzilla( 0 ) 9/26/2011 12:45:02 AM270765828562Great seller! Fast shipping! Love the saddle! thanks! :)Seller horseluvbug( 13 ) 9/9/2011 10:47:17 PM250871629951What a bargain! Love it!Seller jeepsforever123( 460 ) 9/8/2011 6:25:41 PM230658352176] Past Reviews Payment Terms Shipping Terms Return Policies Customer Services We accept PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and echecks. However, it is advised to call us at (713) 972-0404 if you intend to pay through a credit card. It helps to expedite the entire process. Local customers