The DuPont® saddle tree is one of the most technically advanced spring saddle trees in the world. It follows the movements of the horse especially well.
This saddle tree is designed to position the rider near the center of the saddle for even weight distribution across the panels.
The Dupont® saddle tree offers enormous flexibility together with stability and strength, providing better balance for rider and horse.
The saddle tree is molded with specially designed polymers by Dupont®. The tree has an interchangeable steel gullet plate, which can be taken out easily and replaced with a narrower or wider piece. Temperature changes don't affect the tree’s structure, and the material offers exceptional flexibility and resistance.
This combination of qualities allows extraordinary contact between rider and horse by adjusting to different horses’ backs, riding styles, and positions of the rider.
Its manufacturing process guarantees that all saddle trees are exactly the same.
The tree is manufactured with raw materials from Dupont®, made in the USA, and guaranteed against breaking for 20 years. However, every saddle needs adequate storage and usage in order to remain at its best.
The storage of your saddle will greatly influence its condition. We recommend storing your saddle under the saddle cover on a supportive saddle rack instead of a single pole. The girth should lie across the saddle and not hang attached to the billets on one side. The saddle should be kept in a dark and dry room or saddle closet where it is not exposed to sunlight or other environmental damage. If the saddle becomes wet during use, it should always be dried off with a soft towel before storage in order to avoid water stains. Avoid putting your saddle on the floor, even for short storage, and always use a saddle cover when traveling with your saddle. In addition to proper storage, correct usage is essential for maintaining the integrity of the saddle. To prevent uneven wear, avoid always mounting the horse from the same side. Repeated mounting from one side can cause imbalances in the saddle, affecting its fit and durability over time. Additionally, an unbalanced riding position can place uneven pressure on the saddle tree, potentially leading to structural damage that is not covered under the guarantee.
Read more about correct saddle care.
Many riders have commented positively on the placement of the stirrup bars. They are positioned for correct leg placement and recessed under the saddle tree to avoid bulk from the stirrup leathers. In case of emergency, the recessed stirrup bars ensure safe opening even after years of use.
Hrímnir is the ONLY Icelandic horse saddle with this horsefriendly high-tech saddle tree!
Did you know?
The saddle tree, as the core of the saddle, limits its flexibility. The saddle tree strongly influences the balance of horse and rider and is the decisive factor in how well the horse can move under saddle.
