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TRAIL
SADDLES
See PRICES page for available seat
and tree sizes
 COMPANION
TRAIL SADDLE
Trail
saddle designed by and for DUETT!
The
COMPANION is built on the RONDO tree. This is the tree that,
at its widest, is the best fit on the table-backed, low-withered
equines! (The narrower trees fit withered horses.)
These
are the features of this fantastically comfortable saddle
which make it ideal for both pleasure trail riding and endurance
riding:
Lightly quilted, soft seat is comfortable for unlimited
hours...Wide panels distribute the rider's weight
over a large area....Note: These are wool flocked panels
and as easy for fitters to adjust as Duett's other wool
flocked panels! SPECIAL FEATURE:
Removeable/moveable knee AND calf blocks give the utmost
in flexibility to the rider! No fixed block! You can remove
the blocks for closest contact, or you can move them back
to support your leg differently, or you can change the angle!
When you remove the blocks, there is a piece of shaped leather
which you can attach to the velcro to keep it clean.
Textured, grained brown leather on the flaps
gives added grip and stability to your leg--it's durable,
too!
Long
billets used with dressage girth keeps the rider's leg comfortable....
Lots of D rings and a crupper attachment....
Available
in 16", 17", 18", 19" and 20" seats (some
in 17.5" also) with 32, 34, 36, 38 and 40 cm trees.
NOTE: This saddle works well for Icelandics and other
gaited horses.
In addition, with the movable knee block, it's easy to move
the block back towards your knee and keep a nice, straight
leg. Or--take the big front block off and move the little block forward, allowing more room for your leg or for shorter stirrups.
 COMPANION
FOXHUNTER
Trail & elite foxhunter saddle designed by and for DUETT!
The COMPANION FOXHUNTER is a variation on
the Companion trail model. This saddle is useful for trail
riding, since it has the same comfortable padded seat, removable
knee and calf blocks and the same tree and flap design.
However, with short billets and two brass D rings on the
right side of the seat, in a gorgeous, rich brown leather,
it has the right look for foxhunters, or for trail riders
who want a more traditional style.
Our newest model.......the TANGO
This model was designed with three types of riders in mind. First, it's for all of you call and say "I mostly trail ride but I also want to school and show low level dressage," for those who ride GAITED horses with a long leg, and for those who want the comfort of the Companion models with the ability to ride with a long leg.
Note: this saddle is a hybrid of the COMPANION TRAIL--same padded seat and same wide, weight bearing panels--and a DRESSAGE, with a straighter flap and moveable block. The flap is just a little bit wider and a little bit shorter than on our dressage models. It will give you and your horse the long-distance comfort of the Companion trail.
We have only one sample in stock, and a few others have been sent to some of our tack shops. In January of 2008, we will be well supplied with a variety of seat and tree sizes.
We have ordered the Tango with no back D rings or crupper attachment, so that the saddle can be used in the dressage ring. However, our fitter and repair person can add D rings for a small fee.
TANGO
BRAVO
SADDLE FOR GAITED HORSES
Saddle
designed for gaited horses which allows riders to optimize
use of weight aid.
Note:
this saddle does not have long panels and will not encourage pressure on the horse's
loins. Comfort for the horse is primary, as in the design of all Duett saddles.
This
saddle also works well for riders who don't like a saddle
that feels confining; the lower cantle/flatter seat can
work well for riders with this preference.
These
are the features of this fantastically comfortable saddle
which make it ideal for pleasure, trail, endurance riding,
and competition:
-
padded, soft
seat, comfortable for long hours on the trail
- soft bridle leather on
flaps
- straight flap encouraging
proper rider balance with legs in correct position
- wool flocking for adjustability
- nice wide gullet (see photo)
- NOTE: The photos show this
saddle with short billets. It will be available with long dressage billets only.
SPECIAL
FEATURE: Removeable/moveable knee blocks give the utmost in flexibility
to the rider! No fixed block! You can remove the blocks for closest contact, or
you can move them back to support your leg differently, or you can change the
angle! When you remove the blocks, there is a piece of shaped leather which you
can attach to the velcro to keep it clean.
Long
billets used with dressage girth keeps the rider's leg
comfortable....
Lots of D rings and a crupper attachment....
Available in
17", 18", and 19" seats with 34, 36 and
38 trees
PLEASE
NOTE THE FOLLOWING EMAIL REGARDING THE USE OF THE LARGO
DRESSAGE ON AN ICELANDIC:
Nancy,
Thank you very much for the information on care of the
nubuck leather.
My Largo is a 36 cm width. It is an early Christmas present
and I am not sure were
it was purchased - I do know it came by UPS and I think
from a tack store in New England (Vermont maybe). But
since it was a gift and I fell so in love with it and
had no doubt that it was a keeper, I never pushed to find
out exactly were it was from.
I will be glad to send you a picture of Bragi in his saddle,
but if you don't mind, it will be in several months -
he is way too fat and would look alot better slimmed and
without his fuzzy wuzzy winter coat I will send you a
picture of him tolting in it also.
You are welcome to use my comments. I can't praise this
saddle enough. It fits him perfectly and I feel as if
I am riding on air. Bragi is a very big Icelandic and
he is not a natural tolter. However, with this saddle,
his shoulders are not hindered so he is much more relaxed
and just falls into his tolt. I know many feel as if the
seat is too deep for tolting but based on years of experience
with gaited horses and being well trained in equine anatomy,
form and function (I am a veterinarian), I feel that a
saddle alone will not make or break a gait. If that gait
is in that horse, then it can be developed regardless
of the saddle. However, I do feel that if a saddle is
properly fitted and is comfortable, it will make it easier
for the horse to develop and give that gait, thus resulting
in a stronger, clean gait, which in this situation is
the tolt.
I have tried many Icelandic saddles on Bragi and was not
happy with any. The Largo is the first and only saddle
that I have found to satisfy Bragi and me. I have ridden
the Companion (very nice and I highly recommend it for
Icelandic owners to try - it just didn't fit Bragi as
well as the Largo), the Encore (also very nice but my
backside thought the Largo was more comfortable) and the
Rondo (least favorite but have a good friend that prefers
it on her Icelandic over all other saddles, so everyone
is different).
Enough for me rambling on-you have an excellent line of
saddles and I would not discourage anyone from trying
a Largo on an Icelandic. I may in the future try the Bravo
but can't imagine liking it better than what I have. I
am used to riding in cutback flat saddles (Saddlebreds
and Walking Horses) so riding in a dressage saddle was
a change, but I love this saddle! Thanks again - not only
for the information but for bringing these awesome saddles
to the USA. Amy
PRESTO FOXHUNTER/TRAIL/EVENT MODEL
Hunter paces, anyone?
This saddle is a great choice for many disciplines. Our daughter uses it on her Haflinger for trail rides, hunter paces, equitation, low level dressage tests, and she will jump everything in sight in this saddle! We have sold the saddle to serious eventers as well as to pleasure trail riders. Its seat is deep enough to be secure but not so deep that you are trapped....the forward flap allows a shorter stirrup position (and it's great for riders with longer legs)...the banana knee block gives good knee support. The saddle has a stylish square cantle.
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