April 09, 2006

By: Sandra Geldart
Website: http://www.happy-horse-saddles.com

Orthoflex saddles - The importance of being flexible

Orthoflex is revolutionizing the way saddle are built. Unhappy with the restrictive and sometimes painful rigid treed saddles that we have grown up with, the idea behind orthoflex saddles was born. While maintaining the rigid tree for the riders comfort, Orthoflex saddle have isolated the tree from the horses back by using concealed flexible panels. These flexible panel allow the horse complete freedom of movement while allowing the rider the support they need.

With the flexible panels orthoflex saddles are ideal for hard to fit horses. Whether your horse is high withered, short backed, flat backed or "mutton withered”, there is a model for you. Breed presents no problem for orthoflex saddles, from Arabian to draft conformation, from paso fino to mules, the concealed orthoflex tree provides you with the perfect fit.

Top competitive riders in all disciplines are now enjoying the benefits of Orthoflex western and english saddles. Because the flex panels move with the horse there is less friction and therefore less pressure on the horses back , resulting in prevention of hot spots and a happy horse.

About The Author:

Sandra Geldart is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.happy-horse-saddles.com.  With a degree in Equine Science Technology, Sandra brings you 27 years experience working with horses including showing horses and barrel racing.