A Tree That Fits
The tree design has been rigorously tested on every type of horse and rider and is shaped to fit the majority of horses when used with proper padding.
Built normally for medium-withered horses, it can be used on 85% of the horses ridden today. Lowering the tree for low-withered horses is not recommended. The medium tree will fit the same because the bars have not been changed. The tree may appear to ride higher because the horse has no withers to fill up the gullet. If the fork is lowered, the saddle is usable on less than 30% of today's horses. If you have extremely high-withered horses, however, please do specify.
All our trees are rawhide-covered and have a tree company guarantee.
Bulkless Rigging
The John Fallis Custom Saddlery's balanced saddle rigging reduces the bulk under the rider's legs, permitting more leg contact and promoting more control. The rigging is reinforced with rawhide for extra strength and flexibility. Because versatility is the key to every saddle design, my rigging holds the saddle in one position for every need: roping, cutting, trail riding, pleasure, and show.
The Balanced Seat Design
It is nearly flat to place the rider into the rider's groove, the horse's true center of gravity. The rider's weight is placed just where the horse can handle it the best. Reducing the fatigue level of both horse and rider. The rider enjoys more freedom of movement without being forced to sit back on the cantle or be forced over the horn. The base is 3 1/2 inches high, and 4 inches is NC. Other heights are available. Seat sizes range from 13 1/2" to 16"; over 16" is available at an extra charge. Please specify the seat size.
Forward Hung Stirrups
The Fallis Balanced Saddle is designed to hang farther forward than conventional stirrups, to increase the rider's stability and balance. Stirrup flyback is minimized. There is less swing because stirrups placed in a forward position create more friction.
The Fallis Balanced stirrup leathers can be placed in two alternate positions. Unless otherwise specified, the stirrups on your saddle will be hung in the most forward position, about four inches farther forward than conventional over-the-tree stirrup leathers. The alternate placement is only two inches farther forward than conventionally located stirrups. Please specify rear-hanging stirrups if you so prefer.
The stirrup leathers are equipped with quick-change buckles. A “catch” to adjust fender length on the tree at 1" intervals and one to adjust stirrup length at 2" intervals. Both are quick. Of course, either can be used separately. These buckles permit you to adjust your Fallis Balanced Saddle approximately fourteen. An average nine-year-old can ride on one of my saddles quite easily.