Barefoot Saddle Nottingham

Size 3 available made to order. (Surcharge of £50) Please allow approx 16 weeks for delivery. No returns on made to order saddles

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.

Please note: The length of saddle (A) is the overall length. Since 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 saddle's 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.

This is a non stock item that has to be ordered in. Simply purchase and we will dispatch as soon as item arrives in with us, usually within 7-14 working days

Barefoot Saddles FAQ

Balancing saddles through the saddle pad

Pommel insert measuring template

Using the Barefoot Saddle System

Correct change of Barefoot Front Pommel

Care and Maintenance of Barefoot Products

VPS stands for vertebrae protecting system. It consists of a combination of different materials which enable the rider’s weight to be distributed evenly over the largest possible saddle area .Even at a standing trot, the rider's weight is distributed over the entire saddle surface there is therefore no weight restriction for riders. For more information see: Barefoot flyer VPS-System.

We normally deliver this saddle with an exchangeable pommel insert in size MEDIUM. Each Barefoot saddle is equipped with an exchangeable pommel at the front, which allows it to be adapted to the shoulder width of your horse. With the help of our measuring template you can easily determine the correct size of pommel insert for your horse  

The adjustable Velcro stirrup suspension is attached between the seat and the saddle substructure and is therefore easy to adjust. This means that the saddle can easily be adapted to riders with different leg lengths simply by moving the stirrup suspension either backwards or forwards.

Narrow stirrup attachment approx. 2.5 cm width, suitable for all English stirrup leathers and narrow fenders.

Barefoot high quality leather

The movable V-strap is often used when a horse has girthing problems. It gives the elbow plenty of room to move and, because the two strands can move independently of one another, the pressure from the girth is distributed more evenly.

VPS stands for vertebrae protecting system. It consists of a combination of different materials that distribute the rider's weight optimally and as widely as possible over the entire saddle surface. Even at a standing trot, the rider's weight is distributed over the entire saddle surface - there is therefore no restriction on the rider's weight. This saddle is specially equipped with a 3-layer VPS system and thus guarantees even more protection for the horse's back. Particularly suitable for heavier riders, trail riding and any other strenuous situations. For more information see: Barefoot flyer VPS-System.

This saddle is made of lightweight DryTex™ (water-repellent textile leather). DryTex material is very easy to clean, simply using a damp cloth or sponge - virtually washable. The girth straps are made of leather. We recommend using our matching DryTex™, stirrup leathers with the DryTex saddle, as sharp-edged stirrup leathers can damage the material.