Some of the old “rules” that were traditionally adhered to for using conventional treed saddles simply do not apply to The Solution treeless saddle’s innovative flexible design.

The Solution system, whilst being a different concept, is easy for even the novice rider or horse owner to understand and utilise without the need for continued specialist help.

However, in the same way that you would schedule routine checks from a saddler for a traditional saddle, we recommend that you have regular reviews.

Our Home Consultancy Service is available for routine checks or if you would like help with fitting to different horses or riders.There is always help and advice on hand.

Please do not hesitate to contact your Approved Advisor as they have seen you and your horse, conducted an assessment and fitting and are in the best position to provide you with any ongoing support.

Fitting advice

The principles of fitting The Solution treeless saddles are very straightforward and enable the user to make adjustments quickly and easily without constantly resorting to professional assistance. Initial fitting advice from a Solution Saddles Approved Advisor should enable any rider to use the saddle comfortably with confidence.

We recommend that when a horse is first introduced to The Solution saddle, you take things slowly, particularly with a horse that has had a fundamental or dramatic change in the way of going. The horse may be using different muscles in a different way and will require conditioning with short repetitions, building up, to avoid fatigue or strain.

Check our Fitting Guidelines for more information

Balance pads

The Solution system is designed to be used with balance pads where the horse’s back shape or conformation requires. The saddle does not permanently mould to the horse’s back, but flexes into the back shape with the horse’s movement. Some well muscled horses or those with rounded backs may not require any balancers, but those with a prominent spine or muscle wastage generally will.

Horses change shape constantly throughout their lives due to maturity, muscle development, fitness levels and weight fluctuations. For example, in just a week, a fluctuation of 3-6 kilos in weight is perfectly normal. The horse carries most of his stored fat deposits over his top line, so variations in weight can affect saddle fit.

Check our Fitting Guidelines for more information

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Saddle placement

It is unnecessary to place the saddle as far back as many treed saddles require to be placed, as the flexible Solution will not restrict the lift and swing of the horse’s shoulder, but lift and move with it. This is particularly the case with the more forward cut models (GP and Jumper), where the flap can lie comfortably on the shoulder.