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Horse-friendly Treeless Western saddle made of flexible Nubuck leather especially adaptable to the horses back and very comfortable for the rider!
Square skirts of the Barefoot 'Nevada' offer a large contact area and halt and therefore makes this model ideal for large framed, wide horses with low withers.
The english rigging allows for better saddle positioning on horses with large barrels and ensures a secure hold.
Matching wide fenders & stirrups are available separately.
Barefoot Saddles System : Anatomically shaped to the horse's back without rigid tree and flexible in all directions. Barefoot Saddles adjust to any shaped horse, leaving withers & spine free, distributing the riders weight to an optimum without causing pressure points.
- flexible in all 3 directions
- no pressure and therfore no restriction to your horses build up of muscle
- with VPS - System (Vertebrae Protection System) - absorbs pressure even better and ensures spinal clearance
- ideal for wide horses
- light coloured, dense, fleece undersite
- as with all Barefoot saddles, fibreglass fork (with horn) can be exchanged. Saddle comes as standard with wide fork, other sizes can be purchased separately
- sturdy & easy care due to a dirt repellent treatment applied to the leather.
- 6 D-Rings to attach saddle pad, breastplate,etc
- decorated with conchas, feathers & leather straps
- english rigging (dressage girth is required)
- weight only approx. 7KG
Colour, Black, Brown
Seat Size : One size only (1 1/2)
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A = length of saddle
B = length of seat
C = length of skirt / saddle flap
Barefoot saddles are hand made. This makes every saddle unique. The measurements are therefore just reference points and can vary slightly.
Recommended for clothes sizes :
Ladies 10-16 Gents 28-36
A = approx. 57 cm B = approx. 35 cm C = approx 46cm
Please note: The lenght of the saddle (A) is the overall length. As there is no pressure at all in the rear part, the horse can move freely. Even if the saddle looks a little too long on your horse, choose the size according to your measurements. It is very important that the saddle fits the rider well, so he has enough space between thighs and pommel and does not sit on the pommel or cantle, which would limit the saddles adaptability. The horse's back is free of any pressure at the rear - the Barefoot can even be lifted slightly at the cantle with a rider on board.
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Reviewer: Liz Garland from UK 
I have had my Barefoot Nevada for the last 4 or 5 years and my horses love it. I now use it on my Dales Pony Jack who is who is now 5 but has been changing shape for the last two years. This was his first saddle when I started him and he flows in it. My previous horse Jasmine also loved it and she always moved so freely in it compared to any other saddle. It was like she had a fifth gait like an Islandic pony when she wore it. It was if she was saying, now I can move. Thank you.
Date Added: 06/03/2009
Reviewer: Caroline Lawrence from Cheshire
Just to let you know that both my Fell pony and I are delighted with the Barefoot Nevada. Great saddle. I had tried one before but found it too wide for my little legs and hips. However having the Heather Moffett hipsaver on it has made such a difference - the hipsaver does exactly what it says on the tin!
I feel so secure in this saddle, it feels almost impossible to fall off. In fact, if anything, I have trouble dismounting from it - getting out of it is quite a feat! But that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Now that I am middle aged, falling off is not to be recommended, so I'm sure this saddle will help me keep all my bones intact.
When trialling it yesterday, we were riding through the woods and I wasn't watching where I was going properly. My pony went underneath a low branch, I caught my head on the branch and was pulled backwards in the saddle. The branch snapped forward again over my hat, and in surprise my pony leapt forward over a muddy puddle, slipped, leapt again, bucked and started to take off down the pathway having been thoroughly startled. In an ordinary saddle I would have been deposited into that puddle of mud. In this saddle, I stayed completely upright, barely moved at all, and had control of my pony again within a couple of strides. My heart didn't even skip a beat, I felt so secure. The saddle stayed put and so did I!
Date Added: 02/08/2007
Reviewer: Jane Dawson from Stafford
I received my Barefoot Nevada saddle last Friday 30th March, I was that excited I could'nt wait to try it.I couldn't believe the difference, it was so comfortable, but whats really good is it appeared to be a lot more comfortable for my horse, he appeared to be moving more freely ,wanted to go forward.My horse & I are looking forward to having a lot more fun now as I have found a saddle that is comfortable for the both of us.
Date Added: 02/04/2007
Reviewer: Mrs Marie-Louise Whayman from Leicester
We bought the Nevada saddle for our big roly poly cob who never found a saddle that could stay in place without slipping.This saddle was a big success and so comfortable, we love it.
However, in the meantime, my young Dutch Warmblood was being trained with a traditional saddle, lovely saddle, but saddler has been out 3 times as she changes shape in the 6 months of her ridden work.She was a quick learner, obliging but 'lazy'.After, having wormcounts, blood tests, physio..the laziness continued.On a whim, popped the nevada saddle on her...could not believe my eyes !This horse was totally different -she floated ! No leaning on the bit, no sluggishness, no hollowing ! She moved with a lightness and freedom we'd never seen before, effortlessly collected, moving like a ballerina !
I'm really impressed, and think our horses are too.
Date Added: 15/12/2006
Reviewer: Jennifer Wyles from Maidstone 
I've owned my Irish TBx Finn for nearly two years. He's 8 but has the training of a four year old which means he's forever tense and stressed about people gettin on board of even lunging him. I used to have a GP Kieffer which at only 5ft tall I had trouble carrying or lifting to get it on him. Finn would never stand still to be tacked up but would race round his stable or at least flinch and stamp when the saddle was put on. I decided I'd had enough of this and clearly so had he. Desperate for info I found this web address in my BHS monthly magazine and logged on. I was amazed at how comfortable the saddles looked. I've always had the intention to train Finn to western as it makes much more sense to me than traditional ways. As he's got very high withers, Deep, wide shoulders and a flat wide back I opted for the Nevada. Also it's more secure dressage girth is needed on Finn considering his greeness. The Nevada arrived in ony two days and was so light to carry. I put the saddle pad on and was able to leave Finn standing in just that whilst putting everything else together. He stands in his stable and falls asleep he's so comfortable and relaxed in it. His movement now is so smooth and unhindered it's amazing. He's much less spooky and willing to lisyen rather then going straight to flight response. I had no idea simply removing a tree could make so much difference. I'll nere have anything but a treeless saddle for any horse I may have in the future. Finn and I may even get a London model as now possibility with his training is endless. I haven't ridden in my Nevada yet as he's still a bit green for me, but I know I'd feel secure if I get up just to walk around in it. I keep it at home on a saddle horse and confess to sitting on it to watch TV, it's just that comfortable! I also have the Half Bosal which he's fascinated by and again makes him listen because the signals are so clear he know's what he's meant to be doing. The service of Horse and Harmony is the best I've come accross. Thank you to the owner Katja who's been very sympathetic and endlessly helpful.
Date Added: 10/04/2006
Reviewer: Jean Morris from Leicestershire
I bought my Barefoot Nevada just before Christmas - Christmas prsent to myself and Lucy, my horse. It is wonderful, after trying many saddles I eventually bought a synthetic one as it was the only one that seemed to fit my rather round, flat backed mare with no withers, it was awful, slipping constantly, Lucy fidgeted and got quite 'stroppy' when I put it on, then I heard of Barefoot and decided it was what we needed. How right I was, no more fidgeting when I put it on from Lucy, comfort for both of us when riding and no more slipping, riding is so much more pleasureable. I would never go back to an ordinary saddle, this is so good, worth every penny. Thanks to Barefoot for such an excellent item.
Date Added: 12/02/2006
Reviewer: Martine Lettau from Mildenhall
Bought my Barefoot Nevada in May, black has faded to brown/grey, but wouldn't change it for the world! My young Spanish Mustang rides like a dream with the saddle on, and I feel comfotable and safe! Definitely recommend! I am about to buy another one for my other horses.
Martine
Date Added: 25/07/2005
Reviewer: Kim Douglas from Dublin
I bought my Nevada treeless and saddle pad about 6 weeks ago. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made for my horse...she loves it!! You would be forgiven for thinking that your sitting in an armchair, this saddle is the comfiest thing I've ever ridden in. I can fully understand now why cowboys dont wear hard hats...in these saddles your not going anywhere...the security you feel is second to none! My horse is free to move at last.
Thank you Katja for your super products and your customer service!!
Kind regards
Kim Douglas (Dublin)
Date Added: 24/06/2005
Reviewer: Janet Evans from Aberystwyth
I purchased my Barefoot Nevada in July 2004, I'm delighted with it. I have a wide Arab, similar in shape to an AQH, always having problems with saddles because he changes shape so much. Within a couple of weeks of riding him in this saddle I had my free striding horse back again, just like he was as a yougster under saddle for the first time. Janet Evans
Date Added: 21/05/2005
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