EVENLY DISTRIBUTES THE WEIGHT of the rider Makes the horse FLEXIBLE, FASTER and SERENE Allows the horse to take SHARP AND QUICK turns during racing Prevents PRESSURE POINTS Extremely COMFORTABLE for both the horse and the Rider Allows the horse to have a FREE MOVEMENT of muscles Encourages OBEDIENCE Keeps the horse ENERGETIC for an extended period of time FITS A RANGE OF TYPES OF HORSES, from Draft, gaited to Pony Very LIGHT Weight AFFORDABLE PRICE. Similar quality saddle is about $1500 Reduces Equestrian related expenses like veterinarian expense, trainer ext Uses regular western accessories. Sizes runs like regular western saddle Hilason Flex Tree Saddles are yet another addition to its "Lesser-Tree" approach to saddle building. This saddle has a rigid Cantle and Pommel made out of Fiber-glass but has its bars made of Specially Designed Flexible Durable Rubber which has been tested and tried to withstand pressure, temperature and Moisture. The flexibility of the bars provide adjustment and positioning of the saddle away from pressure points thereby providing a comfortable and perfect fitting saddle for both the horse and the rider. This shock absorber saddle is built with traditional look and feel but falls in a class between a traditional treed saddle and the popular Hilason Treeless saddle. The main objective of this saddle is to have the experience of a regular tree in its construction yet providing additional movement to the horse by the flexible bars. It is tested to fit a wide variety of horses that have been suffering from regular treed saddles. The Hilason Flex tree saddle is designed with precision for minimum weight and maximum "close contact" experience. Due to its amazing Flex Tree feature, it fits on to horses brilliantly and provides utmost comfort to both the Horse and the Rider. This saddle is made of top quality harness leather and craftsmanship. The stirrups have Blevin buckles to provide quick changes in stirrup length and accommodate a wider height range of riders. Some of the unique features of this lightweight saddle is its close contact and pressure relief attributes. The Hilason Flex Tree saddles are for those who have high regards for Comfort of both the horse and the riders. You may use these saddles in any activity, competition or show with confidence. Hilason Flex Saddles are specifically designed for barrel racing, trail riding, pleasure, reining, penning, endurance and light-weight roping events. All Hilason Flex-Tree Western Trail / Barrel Racing Western Saddle are almost identical in construction, material and structure. The main differences that exist between the huge varieties are the colors and sizing. The color options available are Black, Dark Brown, Light Tan, Dark Tan and Mahogany. However, a saddle could be custom made for any other color of choice as well. In seat sizing, we make different sizes ranging from 10" up to 22". If the size you need is not available in stock, it can be custom made specifically for your needs. Other modifications may also be implemented if you do decide to custom order a saddle. Call 1-888-HILASON or email us now to get a custom saddle of your choice!