Tekna Saddles from £179!!!

Zoon - the Tekna would not be the right tree for a horse with a high wither & a triangular back- it seems to be a better tree shape for round, broad horses with a medium wither
 
jhoward said:
I was really intrested in one of these, but my ned needs a wide.. now wide reads 11inches.. i got a lovely lady who went off to measure the width d ring to d ring.. she came back saying 9 inches :rolleyes: on a further question and answer session (bless her :D) the saddles are american made and can only be adjusted if sent to america:mad::eek: total poo bags.
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Just a quick note- D ring measurements are not very reliable when judging saddle width as they are not always in the same place on each saddle.

Also, they change Tekna widths at the saddler I use in West Mids so no need to go to America if you do need it adjusted :)
 
Mine came yesterday and I was really pleased with them, also ordered a breastplate and its soooo soft-lovely!
Do you guys use half pads with them as suggested on Tekna site or just normal?
 
millitiger said:
Just a quick note- D ring measurements are not very reliable when judging saddle width as they are not always in the same place on each saddle.

Also, they change Tekna widths at the saddler I use in West Mids so no need to go to America if you do need it adjusted :)
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thanks for that, i was aware of the d ring differences, but did also ask how adjustable the saddles are, (the lady didnt know the answer to that) as even if the gullet can be adjusted with a couple of inches difference id want the tree done to (this i will admit is me being a bit ocd about saddle fitting)

do you know if the saddle you use accepts posted items? or would you have a number so i could give them a call and ask a few more questions. ?

thankies
 
She doesn't have a massive wither for a TB so will give it a go. If not then can save it for my youngster - he'll be broader and have a smaller wither. Or bung it on ebay and get my money back
 
jhoward said:
thanks for that, i was aware of the d ring differences, but did also ask how adjustable the saddles are, (the lady didnt know the answer to that) as even if the gullet can be adjusted with a couple of inches difference id want the tree done to (this i will admit is me being a bit ocd about saddle fitting)

do you know if the saddle you use accepts posted items? or would you have a number so i could give them a call and ask a few more questions. ?

thankies
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Not sure how adjustable they are when heated tbh... will dig out my saddler's number for you :) I know there is also a place in Hereford that will do the heat altering on trees.
You cannot adjust the saddle at the gullet like a wintec etc so the tree would have to be altered if you wanted any change to the width at all (can't change flocking as they have latex panels).
 
jhoward-my understanding from the web site was that although the saddles are sold in different widths, any particular saddle can be altered to any particular width. There is a little diagram on there that shows that.
might be wrong-often am :D
 
noodle_ said:
no they havent!

they sent me the wrong one! :o

17 inch dressage - black........................

I have it going back tomorow morning - so ring them if you still want one??

I will give you my name if you tell them "it was at x's address you LIE!!!!!!" :D :D
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What width is it?
 
"Fully flexible, Tekna™ trees are synthetic, which assures the same tree shape in each saddle, unlike traditional hand-made trees. The QUIK-FORM Gullet System allows custom tailoring of the tree from 27 cm to 33 cm, which means that your Tekna™ saddle will fit virtually any horse, over any period of time! "
 
thanks MT and s.. I DId have a good google and my understanding was the tree was adjustable and they could also make you a gullet plate to change size on wither. the lasy yesterday had a good poke around of the saddle and said it looked like it would be easy to change.

i think im maybe going a little bit ott here lol.

I quiet liked the saddles, and thought for a general purpose, something id goin gto the beach in and not worry about it getting wet etc it was ideal. also having a 3yr he is going to change shape so much.. but thats another reason for doing the reasearch.

thanks again guys.
 
Have to say, put madams on her last night, and am not entirely sure it is all that suited to wide backed ponies! Anyone whose got one, how much do the panels mould? I think it's not helped because of the sweeping back, but it did look a bit perched on her....!
 
Thats what my initial thoughts were Kat. I have a saddler coming out to have a look next Saturday to decide on whether it does really fit. He said they are adjustable but very fiddly.
 
Little bit surprised to read this in CR (expect in NL!) what happened to precision saddle fitting and belt tightening! :p:p
 
Just sent them an email asking if they have or are getting any more 17" dressage ones... Wilby could really do with a saddle that is the right size for him, rather than a 16" pony-sized jumping saddle :o And if it doesn't fit, it can go on ebay when I put his other two saddles up!
 
I NEED ALL OF THOSE SADDLES.


Ok, no I don't. I need A saddle to fit a very table like arab, who has withers. I have a feeling they will be no good.....


Why did you even post this. Seriously :p

I sold my dressage saddle due to not competing the big lad now, but I could just have a spree on that.


I won't though, too close to xmas.
 
millitiger said:
Just a quick note- D ring measurements are not very reliable when judging saddle width as they are not always in the same place on each saddle.

Also, they change Tekna widths at the saddler I use in West Mids so no need to go to America if you do need it adjusted :)
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Which saddler does the adjustments? Is it Horsense? :)

Been naughty and just ordered a 18" dressage :)
 
Bought a m/w 17" dressage but sadly doesn't fit my horse :( Such a shame as was pleased with the quality for the money but too banana shaped on him and a bit tight on shoulders.

Will check if they will have it back unless someone looking for one?
 
Chumsmum said:
Bought a m/w 17" dressage but sadly doesn't fit my horse :( Such a shame as was pleased with the quality for the money but too banana shaped on him and a bit tight on shoulders.

Will check if they will have it back unless someone looking for one?
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I might be...
 
you lot are bad for my bank balance :D

I took a gamble and ordered a medium jumping saddle for my boy - will get my saddler to check it if he doesn't laugh me out the building :0
 
Would these saddles suit a Welsh X? Thinking of getting one for my youngster that I will be backing next spring but obviously as it's her first saddle I haven't got anything to go by yet! She's not overly wide.
 
I got mine this morning! Ooh it's lovely! I'm trying to find my dressage girth so I can try it on the horse!!

Okay, everyone stop what you're doing and help me look!!!
 
I tried a Tekna on my horse a while back, and even though it was the right size (MW), it didn't fit at all. My horse has big shoulders, fairly high withers and a flat muscled back. The Tekna was awful for him, made him feel like his legs were tied together when he tried to move!
I wouldn't have one if they paid me, £179 is a good price if you are certain it will fit but I wouldn't pay anymore as they are really plasticy with horrid plastic girth straps. When I tried one it was around £400!!
 
I tried mine today, put it on and it seemed to sit fine, so left it on while farrier checked his feet. Since this didn't elicit hysterics, I got on and tentatively walked on a long rein, then did a bit of trotting, himself was far more interested in goggling at the farrier than paying attention to me, but I did establish that the saddle wasn't causing any problems (he plants if something's bothering him)

Quite chuffed with it! :D
 
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I was in Old Dairy yesterday ... I went out to buy some running reins, ended up with this :P

Oops! Horse was a very happy boy & well, it would have been rude not to at £179 down from £464.
 
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