Does anyone have these Freeform saddles?
If so how do you like the lack of flap under your leg?
What about stirrup attachment across the saddle?
Just thoughts in general…
I have an EnduroX (though I use the Wave fenders instead of the regular ones). I love it. Enough structure to still feel like a saddle, but flexible enough that my horse is happy too.
I love the lack of the flap, that’s a big part of the reason I chose this model. The lack of bulk under my leg really helps me not have to sit so wide (which is a big deal for me, with a wide horse and a treeless saddle). I used to have a Barefoot Cheyenne and the bulk from the flaps plus the lack of twist was just too much for my poor hips and knee on longer rides.
I haven’t had any problems with the stirrup attachment. Neither has my friend who also has a Freeform and a princess-and-the-pea type of mare.
Thanks!
Does the Enduro Seat still feel ‘normal enough’ that you could do ‘arena work’ in it?
Or would you prefer a classic seat for that?
I do arena work in it quite a bit. I don’t find that the seat interferes with anything I want to do there. The poleys are not huge and don’t get in the way or anything. I don’t do any jumping though, so couldn’t say about that. I have ridden in both types of seats on the trail and I do like the poleys on the enduro seat for steeper downhill situations especially since there are no flaps/knee blocks.
Thanks again!
I ride endurance in the FreeWest model with the Classic seat. I also have a Classic for my other horse. I purchased the FreeWest for my younger horse as she needed the girthing a bit back from where it sits on the Classic. Problem solved. I find the saddle very comfortable for 50’s, multi-days and 100 mile rides. The adjustable stirrup attachment is a big buying feature for me as I hate having the stirrups too far forward for my comfort. Almost all non-adjustable saddles kill my back as my legs are out in front of me.
2 of my friends have tried this saddle out and 1 has already purchased a FreeWest and one is planning on it.
I would also recommend the cutback option as it gives you a better fit with higher withered horses.
My saddle arrived today. I went with the Freewest bottom and EnduroX seat and wave leathers.
Cutback option and panels (for more fitting options)
I
LOVE
IT
I was only able to sit on it on a rack because it was 105 today so no riding but it felt amazing even on the rack!
I can’t WAIT to ride in it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE the EnduroX seat.
How fun! I’ve also looked at the Freeform, though I like to have a knee block, so would go with the standard base. Did you try other options or just order one? Who did you use as a vendor? A whole report will be needed when you get some rides in!
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How fun! I’ve also looked at the Freeform, though I like to have a knee block, so would go with the standard base. Did you try other options or just order one? Who did you use as a vendor? A whole report will be needed when you get some rides in!:)[/QUOTE]
I previously owned a DKR, regular base, no cutback but did not use it often-the horse I purchased it for had soundness issues so never was able to ride often.
My current horse simply had to have the Shortback.
Today I rode in the EnduroX seat and tomorrow will try a classic seat.
I am very torn over the seats. I love them both! Hopefully I will make a choice after tomorrow.
I am purchasing mine from Action Rider Tack. Wouldn’t go anywhere else for a Freeform!
I am wondering if the Freewest base would be good for jumping? Since there is no flap I could jack up my stirrups and not worry about the flap being too straight.
It’s official
Freeform is amazing.
My horse says so.
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It’s official
Freeform is amazing.
My horse says so.[/QUOTE]
My horse agrees 
