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Plus size riders in flex trees and treeless saddles?

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Barrels&Babies
Reg. Dec 2011
Posted 2015-09-02 8:36 AM
Subject: Plus size riders in flex trees and treeless saddles?



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Location: Southern Wisconsin		First off, I am a bigger rider so I am not bashing. I am looking for some sort of official weight limit on the flex tree saddles..... I have always heard riders over 170# should not be riding in a flex or treeless. How much truth is in that? I do not have the desire to go treeless or buy a flex tree. We are having a discussion elsewhere and I'd love to hear some more input! Thanks!

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rodeomom3
Reg. Dec 2007
Posted 2015-09-02 9:09 AM
Subject: RE: Plus size riders in flex trees and treeless saddles?



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I think the rider's ability and balance has just as much to do with it as weight.  There is less protection for the horses back with a treeless or flex so if you are up there bouncing all around you are going to be hurting your horses back and getting in their way.  
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Barrels&Babies
Reg. Dec 2011
Posted 2015-09-02 9:17 AM
Subject: RE: Plus size riders in flex trees and treeless saddles?



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Location: Southern Wisconsin		I definitely agree with you there!
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cavyrunsbarrels
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2015-09-03 4:09 PM
Subject: RE: Plus size riders in flex trees and treeless saddles?


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Location: North Dakota		I usually hear anywhere from 180-200lbs is the limit. That would also depend partially on the rider's skill. A really balanced 190lb rider that doesn't bounce around is going to feel better than a 160lb rider that flaps around like a sack of potatoes.
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