Broken tree in a saddle

[becca114]

What causes a tree in a saddle to break and can it be fixed by a saddler? If so, how much is it likely to cost?

 

[flyingfeet]

Usually broken in an accident by horse rolling on it.

Cost a lot to fix - £200+

However if it was a Bates, wintec or Pessoa they often have guarantees on their trees.

 

[Bosworth]

not worth having a tree repaired as the repair is seldom any good, causing lumps and bumps on the tree which can cause damage to the horse, you can have a new tree put in for about £200 so that would be my recommended option. Speak to your saddle manufacturer and ask them how much it would cost. I would go direct to the manufacturer rather than the retailer.

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

Matt at Heritage has done many trees for me over the years both for clients and my own saddles, he is now on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MOT-SADDLE-HOSPITA...1713.m153.l1262

He is from a long line of saddle makers so as good as original manufacturer but cheaper!

 

[Donkeymad]

There are many causes of a broken tree. It is not usually a good idea to try to repair it, but you can get it replaced. Cost will depend partly on the type of tree, and you would be looking at around £200+, as others have said.