Treeless Synthetic Saddles
Black Forest Ponderosa Town & Country Echo (synthetic, includes western fenders/stirrups) $549
For the rider who prefers a synthetic trail saddle: the Ponderosa Town & Country Echo offers comfort, style, durability and affordability, along with the Spinal Suspension System offered on all of our Black Forest saddles. An innovative feature is the ADJUSTABLE CANTLE on the smaller sized saddle, which allows you to scoot the cantle forward or back depending on rider size! As on all Black Forest saddles, the pommel adjusts to a variety of wither shapes. The Town & Country Echo also features an interchangeable pommel as on our leather Town & Country, allowing the rider to choose between a western horned pommel, or a non-horned trail pommel. A great saddle for growing children and for lesson programs. Town & Country Echo is available in black and brown, in an adjustable size 0-1 for children to small adults, and in size 2 for average size riders (size 2 cantle is not adjustable).
Black Forest Shasta Echo (synthetic) $429
For the rider who prefers a synthetic saddle: the Shasta Echo offers comfort, style, durability and affordability, along with the Spinal Suspension System offered on all of our Black Forest saddles. An innovative feature of the Echo is the ADJUSTABLE CANTLE on the smaller sized saddle, which allows you to scoot the cantle forward or back depending on rider size! As on all Black Forest saddles, the pommel adjusts to a variety of wither shapes. This is the perfect saddle for growing children or for lesson programs with varying riders and horses. Shasta Echo is available in black, in an adjustable size 0-1 for children to small adults, and in size 2 for average size riders (size 2 cantle is not adjustable).
Note: Do not use synthetic 'Weber'-type leathers on Shasta Echo. We recommend our Black Forest leather or our synthetic leathers. Webers are abrasive. This synthetic saddle is also not intended for excessive endurance riding. Please see the leather Shasta above.
Black Forest saddles offer the following:
- S3 Spinal Suspension System – our own innovative built-in, shock-absorbent system to maximize spinal protection
- Can be fitted with western/endurance fenders or English leathers
- Weight without fittings approximately 10 pounds
- Seat surface is removable/replaceable
- Removable fiberglass pommel insert provides shape and stability
- Dense 5" foam cantle avoids pressure points from the rider
- High quality, durable zippers not matched by other treeless brands
- Anatomically cut seat
- 7 D-rings to attach breastcollars and/or trail gear
- See sizing information below
Sizing:
- Size 0 saddles (Shasta only) are comparable to a 14" western saddle and a 15" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 0/2 and children.)
- Size 1 saddles are comparable to a 15"-15.5" western saddle and a 16.5"-17.5" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 8 and under, men's pant size 30" and under.)
- Size 2 saddles are comparable to a 16" and larger western saddle, and a 18"-18.5" english saddle. (Fits women's pant size 10 and up, men's pant size 32" and up.) If you are most comfortable in a 16" western saddle, we recommend the size 2.
- Size 3 saddles are comparable to a 17" and larger western saddle, and a 19"+ english saddle. (Fits womens pant size 16 and up, mens pant size 36" and up). NOTE: For riders over 180 pounds, we recommend that Grandeur Vario Saddle pad, which provides an extra layer of shock absorption to protect your horse's spine.
- NOTE: Sizing recommendations are only suggestions, and depend also on your riding style and other measurements. Please discuss saddle sizing when placing your order.
- Important Safety Note: All Black Forest saddles are constructed with a closed-d-ring stirrup attachment. We recommend the use of safety stirrups to avoid the risk of injury during a fall.
Tina and Peruvian Brinco in their Black Forest Shasta
This is the most comfortable saddle I've ever ridden in - I absolutely LOVE it! Besides looking fantastic on my horse (Brinco del Huracan, Peruvian Paso), the treeless design allows him to move naturally, making for the smoothest gait you could ever dream of. The only way I'd give up this saddle is for another Black Forest saddle! And the 'customer care' from the Black Forest Saddle company is incomparable. They really take care of you!
Tina and Brinco, WA
Arab Mishka in her Black Forest
Aspen, South Africa
I absolutely love riding in my Black Forest Aspen, and it appears that my horses love it too! I am delighted by the fact that I now have 1 saddle that fits all 3 horses comfortably. I would recommend a Black Forest Aspen to any-one who enjoys long comfy rides in the country side, and if your horse is difficult to catch (like mine) at least you do not have to carry a heavy saddle all over the paddock. The best part about my Black Forest saddle is that not only do i feel very secure in it - but i can feel the horses movements better. So now i can anticipate those little excitement bucks and laugh them off.
Thanks to all the staff at Black Forest who made it quick and easy to send a saddle 1/2 across the world so that we can enjoy the wonderful saddles even in South Africa.
Anita in South Africa
