I have ridden endurance for the past two seasons
in a Torsion. However, I recently changed over to the new Barefoot
Cheyenne from Germany that is just being introduced into the U.S. A
treeless saddle like the Torsion or Barefoot Cheyenne allows you to ride like no
other saddle. There is such contact with your horse. I can feel
every movement of my horse's back and yet I am so comfortable and secure.
And, it has made a tremendous difference in Rougie's way of going. His
stride is more powerful and extended and he now canters frequently whereas
before, with my dressage saddle, he was very reluctant to canter or
gallop. I feel he has so much more freedom of movement in his
shoulder.
And, I agree with Karla, don't listen to the nay
sayers about treeless saddles. I have found them to be wonderful.
The Barefoot Cheyenne, designed by a German Equine
Physio-practioner, is well established in Europe and is now being
introduced in the U.S. Pressure distribution channels have been
built into the Barefoot saddle to distribute the riders weight. And,
because the leather in the Barefoot Cheyenne is so flexible the saddle can be
placed to enable the rider to sit in the area known as the saddle space or
plateau which is the area where one would naturally sit when riding
bareback. This is the center of gravity on the horse and is the spot where
your horse can naturally best carry and balance out the weight of the
rider.
I have two clients that recently purchased a
Barefoot Cheyenne, received the saddle on a Wed or Thurs, took a one hour ride
to try out the saddle, and then used it on a Saturday to do a 50 mile endurance
ride. Both were so excited that not only did the saddle work out better
for their horses but they loved how it felt to them too.
I have a Barefoot Cheyenne available for a demo so
if you would like to try one, please give me a call or send email. You can
get more information about the saddle on my website.
Candace Kahn Naturally Bare Hoof Care New and improved Boa Boots are
here!! authorized dealer of Boa Hoof Boots, Barefoot Treeless Saddles,
Equipedic Saddle Pads, Best Friends Grazing Muzzle Painted Sky
Ranch PO Box 639 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-0149;
541-899-0150
