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carolyn,
i thought so. it didn't look right to me. and i just looked at some freeform websites and they specifically say they're not a good fit on high withered horses. so i'm not even going to think about it.
marta

On 5/31/06, Carolyn Burgess <carolyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Marta:

 

That narrow ring on the Torsion will put a tremendous amount of pressure in one spot.  I had one, personally loved the saddle, but my horse ended up with big, white stripes (about 2" wide and 4-5" long) right where the stirrup leathers sat just under that ring.  They need to change how they hang the stirrups on that saddle.

 

Carolyn Burgess

Marta Kozlowska <martank@xxxxxxxxx > wrote:

i've looked into treeless saddles in the past but my mare has a v. high wither and they seem to be more suited for round horses.  also, i was a little concerned about the way the stirrups are attached to the saddles. i think it was the torsion that has a narrow ring that goes under the seat to which the stirrup bars attach.  i was concerned that the weight of my body in the stirrups would result in a v. localized pressure on her back.
marta

On 5/31/06, Lauren E. Reitz < lereitz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi Marta,

That is, until I tried a treeless. I really didn't know my horse could move out in her shoulder so freely.

 

Borrow a Torsion or a Freeform from someone before you buy. Just try it. I think you'll be amazed.

 

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-Lauren