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The saddle arrived safely, I’m very happy with, it the size was perfect too. The pad is awesome, good quality and very good value for money it’s very similar to the Grandeur physio pads, which I would have been looking at getting, thanks to you I’ve saved quite a bit of money. I had a little ride in it yesterday and it felt comfy, sits you nice and close to the horse, my horse felt very free at a trot too. I think I may have to put thicker inserts into the pad, or perhaps put a riser pad on my arab, because of his slight sway back (he’s 23 yrs old – though you wouldn’t know it the way he acts!) I felt like I was riding slightly up hill, but this is an issue I had in his English saddle too. The quality of the saddle is very good. - Lisa

February 2009 (SK English Dressage Treeless Saddle)

Thankyou Susan for creating such a gorgeous little Dressage/Show Treeless Saddle. My pony is 14 1/4hh and no saddle fits him, as he is round and flat backed. Your treeless Dressage design is brilliant, and when placed on my pony it looks like one of those $2000 plus pony show saddles. It fits beautifully over my half numnah. The 1st ride felt a little strange. As it does make up you sit up, your legs then naturally hang in the correct position and as you start riding you feel the horses every move. Day 2 - The saddle has moulded to fit the pony as if it was especially made to fit him! Day 3 -Wow what a lovely ride, it was wonderful, I have never felt so comfortable since riding in my old County many years ago. Trevvy, my super pony, was so much more comfortable and free in his movement and seemed more relaxed. The saddle is a leather 16" and it fits both my 4year old daughter and myself, its the best money I ever spent and it was the exact design that I was looking for as I can still use it in my competitions. My daughter's 1st ride was a bouncy one as she was going with the horse as to speak, but her 2nd ride, she was sitting up beauifully and when I asked her how her new saddle was going she said "Its just perfect Mum". I highly recommend this saddle especially for the hard to fit, no wither, round or flat back horses. WELL DONE Susan! - Mel VanCleef - Geelong

February 2009 (SK English AP Treeless Saddle)

The saddle arrived a few days ago- (15inch English Saddle) I am amazed how quickly I received it- thank you! It fits both my horse and I perfectly! I am so happy! This is my first treeless saddle and after 2 rides I am already very pleased with it. My horse seems to move much more freely and now has no trouble with his transitions into a canter- something that was quite a task for us before! I especially love how well it fits him- I don’t need a breastplate to hold a saddle in place anymore, Thanks again- we couldn’t be happier!!! Best of luck with your rescues!!!- Stef Costello and "Dakota"

Thank you so much for letting me try out the demo saddle on my horse. Here is the feedback that you requested:
   * 17' seat size too small for me but still comfortable
   * sweat marks fairly good however dry patch at rear of panels, and some ruffling of hair besides whithers
   * bruises to inside of my thighs from buckles of stirrup leathers - but i haven't ridden in a saddle in almost 2 years
   * horse had good movement - no impingement of shoulders despite saddle moving forward around 2'.
I am interested in purchasing one of these saddles however would like to observe sweat patterns over a few more rides. Thanks for letting me hold on to the demo saddle for a few days. I have had no further problems with bruising from stirup irons, think it was just i wasnt used to it. I am interested in purchasing a saddle from you. - Sarah (VIC)

I really liked the western style crossover bitless I got from you on ebay, I have been using it to remouth my exrace TB, who is very resistance in a bit, we're still in the early stages as he still likes to try and set his jaw and/or whole neck against the pressure, but he is slowly coming around, and I have had a lot less head tossing in the bitless than I used to with a bit. It will take some time, but I think this bridle will make him a much safer horse to ride than he used to be. I'm also keen to try a treeless on him too, as he hates all my treed saddles. regards Lisa (QLD)

I have purchased a full leather bitless bridle of excellent quality, for A$ 70.00 incl. delivery. My horse Cavallo is about 19 years old , and I was a bit concerned if he would accept this new bridle . Two days ago I fitted the new bridle and just walked him around without mounting. He seemed ok. Today I have taken Cavallo for a 2 hours trail ride, twice crossing a creek. There was no problem at all and the control of the horse was excellent and mounting the horse is actually easier as he just stands still with the new bridle. Sometimes he shakes his head slightly, but I think that will go away , once he is used to the new friendly bit less bridle.Regards, Hans (NSW)

"Have only had one opportunity between snow storms to try my new treeless GP saddle, but found it to fit our Quarter Horse nicely and had plenty of spine clearance. It was comfortable and I felt very secure. I used a closed cell foam saddle pad and had no trouble with slipping. When the saddle first arrived, I carefully inspected it and found the quality of the leather and stitching to be very good. At last I've found a treeless saddle with a traditional look. Overall, I feel the saddle was an excellent value." - Leesa Ripling (California USA)

I received my rope bosal, and rode this morning using my new 'face contraption', and I had no trouble at all with it. I think I would like it better if it was a complete 'rope bridle' with the bosal part already fitted to it - I do not favour the ordinary leather ones (that i bought from a local saddlery to use with this) However, Rocco (my horse) was very light for me, and understood everything I asked of him with turning, backing and forward. So, in summary, I liked it, the principle is good. I am fairly new to the horse world, always want the best option for my horse and his comfort and am quite good at sorting out what things I like and what I don't (and why) . - Jan *thanks for your suggestion, this option will be available soon*

We purchased an English style Treeless All purpose saddle and when my daughter rode in the saddle it did not fit her horse. We used a treeless saddle pad under neath but the saddle tipped up whenever she rose to the trot. The horse is a 15 hh arabian, I think the main issue is that he is fit (endurance) and so his loins are not well padded, although he's not thin he doesn't have that very broad back that fatter horses get, and the saddle doesn't wrap around his back. I think it would be fine on a broadbacked horse, but the saddle did not suit the horse we bought it for ,but it seemed to be well made, durable, attractive and well suited to broad or overweight horses which are very hard to fit with conventional saddles. Thanks for refunding my saddle costs, and I would be interested in the new style (3/2 girthing system) when you get it. -Fia (Canberra)

- We I purchased an english treeless saddle from you and would like to say how pleased I am with it. I have a tank of a 12hh pony - shetland cross - big wide flat back and this is the first saddle I have had on her which does not slip forward or roll to the side. I use a cavello pad under it and Molly seems so far to be very comfortable. The only thig is that being synthetic it squeaks alot. In hindsight I should have bought a leather one...... I will keep the synthetic but when I can afford it I want to purchase a leather dressage treeless saddle aswell. Thanks, Karen Miatt

- We purchased a bitless bridle from you 2 weeks ago, from ebay (fillyaus) I have used it now on three horses with amazing results, I ride a Clydie who is broken to harness and saddle and she has always lugged and pulled, She was so soft in the bitless bridle I was quite amazed. My stockhorse Mare took to it in no time and was spinning and backing as in a normal snaffle and my Thoroughbred mare who throws her nose out and leans heavily on the bit, worked in the bitless bridle far better with no leaning or pulling. I am converted, I rode one of my mares down the isle to be married last weekend in your bridle she stood very still, when normally she would play with the bit and nod her head around. There was heaps of people around and whip cracking and champagne corks flying and not once did i feel insecure with this bridle. I have been asked by several people already where they can get one. Thanks so much for introducing us to this bridle
Paul & Karen Cate - Kharna Aurora Park www.kharnaaurorapark.com.au

- My side Pull Bitless bridles have been reviewed on the site Horse Point. CLICK HERE to read the review.

- I just wanted to let you know that I'm now a convert to Bitless Bridles. My 12yo Standardbred gelding was a absolute steam train when in a bit bridle, but now that we are using one of your fabulous bridles he is a changed boy. He would constantly move his head around and play with his bit, but now he just stands there quietly with his head relaxed and goes to sleep, bless him and trotting is wonderful. He no longer pulls and he really seems to enjoy being ridden. I now have my confidence back and am eager to ride again thanks to discovering you and your bridles. My daughter also has one now and her boy is different now too. They are both more eager to please under saddle which is marvellous
Thank you once again, Robyn Thornton and Rhian

Thanks sooooo much for the amazing gorgeous bitless bridle, I find my arab mares soooo much more responsive in this bridle and have now started my hubby�s Persheron/Whaler x stallion in the bridle with absolutely amazing results � he yields better, greater flexion and extension on first go with him � amazingly responsive, I shall NEVER use a bit again!!! That is the most amazingly wonderful training tool � and it looks awesome too � thanks heaps mate, made my horses very very happy!!! (not that they weren�t before lol) Mel Fulloon

The following are comments about my bridles that i have sold through ebay online auctions.