Treeless similar to Torsion but for jumping?

maya2008

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My little mare only likes the Torsion style saddles, probably because she’s a bit downhill and anything else would dig into the back of her shoulder blades. My Torsion is a dressage model though, and there is no way I could jump in it.

I need a small (15” seat) similar saddle with jumping flaps. Any ideas?
 

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I found it really difficult to jump any more than aprrox 2ft 3" in a treeless. Possibly my lack of ability. I had a Pheonix by Heather Moffat. I did many miles EGB and Trec though.
 

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I fit a lot of downhill horses and it should be possible to fit a treed saddle to not drop in front and therefore not dig into the shoulder. Part of the problem is that lots of people see a croup high horse and see curve, and so go for a curvy tree, you end up with rails the wrong shape and you have to go narrow in front to keep it in balance, it's more likely to drop in front.

Going to a fairly flat tree and a shorter or curved panel is usually a better options, the rails are wider and flatter and you get more stability. May give you more options.
 
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