Posted 2014-05-12 9:17 PM Subject: Coats Flex tree saddles
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
Has anyone ridden or own a Coats flex tree? Im having one made and talked to myles about which tree i need for Boyfriend and after seeing the pictures of his wide loin he suggested the flex tree. I asked more about it and was told its just a softer wood tree with the same cevlar coating the other trees get and even when you try to flex it; it doesnt hardly move. Anyone have opinions on this particular tree by Coats Saddlery?
Posted 2014-05-12 9:20 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
More bootie than waist!
Posts: 18425 Location: Riding Crackhead.
A friend of mine had one a while back and sold it. I want to say she said it felt like it sat her on her pockets too much? I honestly can't remember. She's 2stickhorses on the boards and is super busy so not on here hardly at all. You could probably send her a PM, she's super niceand would be a good one to ask.
Posted 2014-05-12 9:24 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
Thank you!! Ill send her a PM. I should have added that im currently using a friend of mines 2003 built standard tree saddle and got used to the seat. For the type of horses im riding right now its worked out great. I usually like a sit in the center of the seat like a CJ saddle sits you but i have since changed for this horse and another :)
Im just curious if it really rides like a regular tree and not more like a sports saddle. I have never ridden a flex tree so im not sure what to expect. Im assuming it will be like a normal tree saddle.
Posted 2014-05-12 9:30 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
You get what you give
Posts: 13030 Location: Texas
the Coats I am ordering is coming on a standard tree… I lucked out and the lazy L trophy saddle I had fit the horse I had perfectly per my pictures I sent to Myles. But I have heard good things about the Flex trees too! I can't wait for my coats. Just paid the last amount I owed on it.. ouch.
Posted 2014-05-12 9:34 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
Blond Bombshell..
Posts: 6628 Location: Hill Country of TEXAS!!
casualdust07 - 2014-05-12 8:30 PM the Coats I am ordering is coming on a standard tree… I lucked out and the lazy L trophy saddle I had fit the horse I had perfectly per my pictures I sent to Myles. But I have heard good things about the Flex trees too! I can't wait for my coats. Just paid the last amount I owed on it.. ouch.
Haha ouch is right! I love the saddle im borrowing but Myles said its a old standard and they have flared the bars and widened them since this tree was made. Im sure the standard tree will fit the 2nd horse im ordering a saddle for. Im excited about mine and im sure it will be awhile before i get it.
Posted 2014-05-12 10:13 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
You get what you give
Posts: 13030 Location: Texas
Dash4KJ - 2014-05-12 9:34 PM
casualdust07 - 2014-05-12 8:30 PM the Coats I am ordering is coming on a standard tree… I lucked out and the lazy L trophy saddle I had fit the horse I had perfectly per my pictures I sent to Myles. But I have heard good things about the Flex trees too! I can't wait for my coats. Just paid the last amount I owed on it.. ouch.
Haha ouch is right! I love the saddle im borrowing but Myles said its a old standard and they have flared the bars and widened them since this tree was made. Im sure the standard tree will fit the 2nd horse im ordering a saddle for. Im excited about mine and im sure it will be awhile before i get it.
How long did it take yours?
I'm still waiting on mine. I ordered it in April and they said it should be ready in July.
Posted 2014-05-12 10:55 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1029 Location: TX
I recently received my new Coats, its on one of the new trees but not the flex tree. My gelding is super wide and flat through his back and loin area. I was using a Caldwell Maxxed out on him.
Posted 2014-05-12 11:26 PM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
Elite Veteran
Posts: 1196 Location: Wide open spaces, Canada.
I Had one..... It is not the fix for a hard to fit horse...not sure about loin, but it really bothered my horse and left big welts on his shoulders, and made another bomb proof mare start to buck, I sold it.
Posted 2014-05-13 7:45 AM Subject: RE: Coats Flex tree saddles
Can Do It
Posts: 2738 Location: Hockley, Texas
I have one and LOVE it! Myles helped me try on several saddles at the Elite 2 years ago and found the one that fit her best. I've had no problems with it.
Coats Flex tree saddles
