Treeless but without dressage girth?

[gryff]

Just wondering really after reading kenzo's saddle review. Do all treeless saddles have to be used with dressage girths?

I bought a lovely Heather moffett Fhoenix for my tricky to fit Arab. She was only five and after reading about treeless for a long time, thought it might be perfect. Tried it first on my section d as he's like a comfortable pair of old shoes and once it had bedded down and moulded to my backside thought it was great. Then went to try it on the Arab. Looked fine ad then went to do the girth up and she reared straight up and really paniced. This put me off and I put the saddle on eBay as soon as I got home.

But I'm still having trouble finding a saddle that fits her and think that some sort of treeless may be the answer.

Any thoughts?

 

[c2b]

As far as I know they all have the dressage girthing system. I have got used to it now being an old unflexible biddy who can't do it up whilst on board. I am able to tighten it up to the right holes before I get on.
I have a phoenix..

 

[foxy1]

The Freemax jump saddle has a conventional girth. I have just bought one and had my first ride in it today; very comfortable!

 

[Shysmum]

I'm afraid you'll have to do a lot of research to find the right saddle for you and your horse - it's a total minefield ! I'm on my fifth attempt and have spent over 6 months trying to suss treeless out

Most do have a dressage girth, which helps to anchor the saddle down lower, and prevent slipping.