We have had great experiences with these saddles, but have also turned down sales to customers at risk of future problems. We sell Circle Y Flex Tree Saddles at our C&L Saddle Shop, but take special care in accessing both the horse and rider.
CIRCLE Y PARK AND TRAIL FLEX TREE SADDLE FREE
Who should ride a Flex Tree?įlex trees can be great for riders looking for a lighter saddle or for those wanting a performance saddle that weighs less and allows for more free movement from their horse. In addition, flex tree saddles are not made for roping and pulling. If you are a heavier rider or have a horse with spinal issues you need to take time to access both your needs and your horses needs. When do we Question a Flex Tree for a Rider?įlex trees have pros and cons just like any saddle. You need to investigate before you make a purchase. Some company’s trees flex more than other company’s. Not all flex tree saddles are created equal. Therefore, the life expectancy of a flex tree saddle will not be as long as a rigid tree saddle. If you ride often you might want to reconsider, because anything that flexes eventually breaks. A heavy rider can flex the bars to the point that the cantle rests on the spine causing a definite problem.Īnother issue you have to consider is how often you ride. It can cause knots to develop and sometimes even bloody spots where there is too much pressure. (If you noticed this is also listed as a benefit too.) Because the tree can flex it can cause pressure points on the horses back. The bars flexing can be a double edge sword. The reason why weight is an issue is due to the fact that the tree truly flexes. The Circle Y Flex2® saddles are available in a 17 and 18 seat size. Rider weight is a real concern for flex tree riders. Only Circle Y has this Flex2® design to ensure safety and rider weight distribution and are offered. However, they don’t fit every horse and rider. The flex in the tree often helps by freeing up the horse’s movement.
![circle y park and trail flex tree saddle circle y park and trail flex tree saddle](https://d2j6dbq0eux0bg.cloudfront.net/images/17977067/1310074368.jpg)
![circle y park and trail flex tree saddle circle y park and trail flex tree saddle](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/X~gAAOSwHwNhpmUp/s-l225.jpg)
This can be a benefit for both horse and rider, and beneficial when saddling as well. It is light weight, so it is easier to lift and handle.Let me start by saying that there are some benefits for a owning and riding a flex tree saddle. Ideally, then the horse is able to move under the saddle, because it has a flexible tree that will move with them. A flex tree saddle is built with a tree that typically has a dual-bar system which is intended to provide both stability and flexibility in the saddle.