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canchaser50+ Reg. Mar 2011	Posted 2015-09-15 7:17 PM Subject: Flex tree saddles
Member Posts: 10	Has anyone used a Hilason flex tree saddle? I see they are pretty cheap. I am not looking for great quality but something around their price range to try on my horse as he is getting white hairs where my saddle is not fitting him. I am using a biofit pad right now under my saddle but evidently not working. I can't afford what I would like and just wanted some opinions on experiences with these saddle and if the flex tree will help. Thanks
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Nevertooold Reg. Oct 2003	Posted 2015-09-15 7:37 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
I Prefer to Live in Fantasy Land Posts: 64864 Location: In the Hills of Texas	JUNK! You will end up soring your horse up worse. Find a used Bob Marshall or Circle Y Tammy or Jackie saddle.
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canchaser50+ Reg. Mar 2011	Posted 2015-09-15 7:39 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Member Posts: 10	Thank you!!! That is what I was wondering!
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cavyrunsbarrels Reg. Dec 2010	Posted 2015-09-16 9:44 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Red Bull Agressive Posts: 5981 Location: North Dakota	Yeah they're horrible saddles, stay far away.
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~BINGO~ Reg. Jan 2012	Posted 2015-09-16 10:14 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Serious Snap Trapper Posts: 4275 Location: In The Snow, AZ	J.U.N.K.
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Barrelracingroper12 Reg. Jul 2011	Posted 2015-09-17 9:28 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Extreme Veteran Posts: 342 Location: Alabama	junk. also my chiro friends do not like flex tree saddles...
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quickdraw Reg. Apr 2009	Posted 2015-09-17 10:54 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Boot Detective Posts: 1900	I have always been told the chiro's hate sports saddles and their explanation made some sense at a chiro clinic I attended. However I have a nice mare that has had lower back soreness though she is ridden in a high quality saddle that fits her and good pads. I bought a Jackie Jatzlau sports saddle as a last resort and I love the way this saddle rides (unlike all the sports saddles I tried in the past) and this mare is coming to life in this saddle. My question though is what kind of pads are people using with their sports saddles?
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barrelracr131 Reg. Aug 2011	Posted 2015-09-17 11:14 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Hungarian Midget Woman Location: Midwest	quickdraw - 2015-09-17 10:54 AM I have always been told the chiro's hate sports saddles and their explanation made some sense at a chiro clinic I attended. However I have a nice mare that has had lower back soreness though she is ridden in a high quality saddle that fits her and good pads. I bought a Jackie Jatzlau sports saddle as a last resort and I love the way this saddle rides (unlike all the sports saddles I tried in the past) and this mare is coming to life in this saddle. My question though is what kind of pads are people using with their sports saddles? Saddleright is what I used. And no to the flex tree. Treed saddles should NOT flex. The tree gives support... support should not have give.
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Barrelracingroper12 Reg. Jul 2011	Posted 2015-09-17 12:30 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Extreme Veteran Posts: 342 Location: Alabama	^^ exactly what my chiro said, treeless with a good pad or properly fitting treed saddle. the flex tree give uneven pressure and can do more damage. "to much movement in the tree is never a good thing"
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Fairweather Reg. Jan 2004	Posted 2015-09-17 1:42 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles
Twin Sister to Queen Boobie Posts: 13315 Location: East Tennessee but who knows?!	Haven't tried this particular brand, but I'm not a fan of the flex tree in general. I like the concept but I've had them roll on several different horses, especially when they're acting up. Not good!!
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