I have had my barefoot saddle for a few weeks now - took a bit of getting used to but I love it and my horsey seems to prefer it too.
and as it moulds to the horse's back it doesn't slip and therefore his girth doesn't have to be done up so tight - which is good for him as he seems to have belly issues with being touched around there, but is much better now.
it is similar to riding bareback, but you have more support with stirrups etc - rising trot took a bit of getting used to but I am much better at it now and canter is really comfy!
hope you get on well with yours!