My equine chiropractor (Dr. Michael Partington)
who is considered a very reputable equine chiro says the treeless saddles are
the best thing he has seen for horses with any back problems. He did not see any
problem with HW riders in them. He said that if we all rode balanced and
bareback, our horses would be better off. So a treeless is close to riding
bareback and he said he rarely sees any back or chiropractic problems with them.
My sports saddle has reduced my chiro bill to $0 and my horse moves better than
he has ever moved in his life. If he were in any pain (like he was with treed
saddles) he would certainly let me know. I ride with a Skito pad. This has been
my experience.
Subject: Re: [RC] Sport Saddle owners -
please reply
I believe it's Jessica Jahiel's newsletter that covered
treeless saddles and heavyweight riders, stating that this was way too much
stress on the horse's back.
Susan
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