Benefits of Hilason HYBRID Treeless Saddles:has a rigid Pommel to provide stability and a Flexible Pommel for amazing flexibilityEVENLY DISTRIBUTES THE WEIGHT of the rider.Prevents PRESSURE POINTS.LIGHT-WEIGHT, STABLE and COMFORTABLE for both the horse and the Rider.EASY MOVEMENT of muscles making the horse FLEXIBLE, FASTER and SERENE .Encourages OBEDIENCE and improves horses energy.FITS A RANGE OF TYPES OF HORSES, from Draft, gaited to Pony.AFFORDABLE PRICE. Similar quality saddle is about $800.Reduces Equestrian related expenses like veterinarian expense, trainer and more.Unbelievable CLOSE-CONTACT experience.This is a High Quality Hilason Treeless Trail Pleasure Endurance Saddle. It can be used for multi purposes like Trail Endurance and Pleasure riding . This is an amazing hybrid saddle has a smart combination of the positive aspects of both English and Western style of riding providing the rider a comfortable and enjoyable ride. It is a tested-fit for hard-fitting horses. The sizing on this saddle runs an inch shorter than a regular western Saddle. So for an 18 inch of this treeless saddle, is an equivalent to a 17 inch of a regular western saddle.