The Rubicon’s unique innovative saddle tree featuring a more open pommel and swept back tree points, which gives a whole new freedom to the movement of the horse, eliminating restrictions in the shoulder area. The stirrup bars are located in a centered position, thus enabling the rider to achieve a comfortable leg position over long distances. Our stirrup bars are hinged relieving any pressure on the horse that is a common problem in this area were the stirrup leathers are attached. Our swing stirrup bars are made of the highest quality Heavyweight stainless steel and crafted to be unobtrusive to the rider’s thigh, which is a common problem associated with long distance riding. English wool serge lined panels stuffed with the finest 100% English lamb’s wool to assure you of the ultimate in comfort for your horses back. This model features our unique billeting system offering the rider the flexibility to move the billets to give you the perfect girth line.The Rubicom™ model has been fitted successfully on many breeds of horse. Lovatt & Ricketts® Saddle TreesOur saddles trees are manufactured in our own saddletree department using the finest laminated birch wood and reinforced with steel for strength. Each tree is specifically made for each model, designed by us and produced by our own Master saddletree makers. All of our trees conform toBritish Standards Institution 6635 so you can be assured of quality strength and reliability.Other Rubicon™ featuresEnglish premium grade fittings for attaching a breastplate, crupper or personal equipmentRepositionable Velcro knee blocksQuick change billeting system from short to long billets in secondsOptional leather lined panels to orderLeather Options: X-Grip Water Buffalo with Water Buffalo Nubuck seat and  kneepads or Smooth English full grain saddle butts with Ultra-Tack™ Calf Skin seat and kneepads.Colours: Black or BrownSeat Sizes: 16 ½”, 17”, 17 ½”, 18”, 18 ½” and19”Tree Widths: Medium, Medium Wide, Wide and Extra Wide