Are Falcon saddles good?

Overall, the Falcon Performance is a durable saddle that feels excellently made and has useful mounts on the underside.

What does VSS mean on a saddle?

DL – is a typical saddle pad for dressage saddles; VSD – is a saddle pad with dressage/versatile profile; VSS – is a saddle pad with jumping-versatile profile. It is usually used with jumping saddles; SR – is a type of a jumping saddle pad that has a special shape with rounded lines.

Are Jeffries saddles adjustable?

Jeffries use only pure new wool flock for stuffing their saddles. Some models have high quality foam panels including the Flyover and a number of close-contact saddles. This allows the saddle fitter to make minor adjustments and tune the saddle for an optimum fit for the horse.

What is a GFS saddle?

The GFS transition jump saddle is a forward cut saddle perfect for jumping. This saddle is designed to suit standard wither horses and is build on a carbon fibre webbed tree. This tree is flexible which provides comfort to both horse and rider.

What size gullet is a medium?

6.5”
Take a flexible-but-firm wire and place it over the horse’s withers two inches behind the horse’s shoulder blade, then bend it so it lays over the withers against the horse’s skin….Gullet Size Chart.

Gullet Size	Inches
Narrow	6”
Medium or Average	6.5”
Wide	7”
Extra Wide	8”

What is a medium tree saddle?

If there’s 1/2″ to 3/4″ of space on either side of your fist, the saddle is approximately a medium tree. If there’s 0″ to 1/2″ then the tree is narrow; and if there’s more than 1″ of space on either side of your fist, the tree is wide or extra wide.

Are hastilow saddles good?

“Fantastic quality, wouldn’t use any other saddle.” I recently ordered a bespoke GP saddle for a client with a young Clydesdale. The saddle required a number of alterations to achieve a suitable fit for both horse and rider. The team at Hastilow & Sons were excellent from the very beginning!

Where are Albion Saddles made?

The Albion Adjusta-Tree™ Story Did you know that all Albion Trees are made in our British factory in Walsall, West Midlands? Albion has responded to the needs of the sport horse, creating trees that allow freedom of shoulder movement and panel stability within each and every saddle.

How do I know what size dressage saddle I need?

The best way to measure for your seat size is to take the measurement of your thigh from your knee to your buttocks….English Saddle Size Chart.

Your Measurement	Saddle Size
<16.5”	15” saddle
16.5” to 18.5”	16” saddle
18.5” to 20”	16.5” saddle
20” to 21.5”	17” saddle

Are hastilow saddles wool flocked?

This saddle is wool flocked with standard or point girthing in the front and self-centering back strap. The saddle is completely adjustable in both the balance for the rider and fit for the horse. Can be ordered in a dual flap design.

Where are Voltaire saddles made?

Morocco
Live distribution on the Internet, as well as manufacturing in a workshop in Morocco, where each employee is trained in the know-how by a Voltaire master saddler, allow Rebelle to offer saddles at an affordable price, with a quality identical to that of the Group .

What size gullet fits most horses?

Tree Widths: Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4″ gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet.

How do I know if my dressage saddle is too narrow?

If the angles of the points are too narrow, the points will dig into the horse’s muscles and most likely, the middle of the saddle will not come in even contact with your horse’s back. If the points are too wide, the saddle will sit low in front, putting pressure on top of the withers or the back.

What size do Falcon Performance saddles come in?

Available in two sizes – 132- and 142-millimetres wide – the Falcon Performance Saddles are also compatible with all PRO Saddle Accessories. At PRO we have a simple mission: To work together with the best people in the world to make the best products in the world.

Where can I buy a saddle in Lancashire?

Visit our showroom at Crow Wood Equestrian, here in the heart of Lancashire where you will have access to hundreds of different saddles from some of the world’s leading brands, access to expert SMS qualified saddle consultants, horse treadmill and an award winning 5-star restaurant too. Your horse, our priority. Find Out More Latest equestrian news

What types of saddle accessories do we offer?

We also have a wide selection of saddle accessories for you to choose from too, from bridle and girths, saddle cloths and pads, stirrups and premium leather care, providing you with access to all the different types of equipment you may require, at affordable prices.

Should I buy a new or used saddle?

Purchasing a new or used saddle can prove to be an invaluable investment, particularly with the correct advice and support on hand to help you.