Treeless Saddle Testimonials

Dear Kaaren,

Thanks so much for the peace you brought me from your incredible saddle knowledge. You not only know a tremendous amount about each saddle and how it will fit a particular type of horse, but you know all about the people who make them, and their beliefs and theories on saddle fit. You brought a two year crazy and painful search to a harmonious stop!

Asia Voight

About Asia: She is an animal communicator and has been communicating with animals since she was a child. She began her professional work in August 1998 after studying advanced levels of animal communication with Penelope Smith. She has enjoyed working with over 12,000 animals and also teaches workshops in animal communication. Asia’s work has been featured on television and radio, in numerous newspapers and magazines, and in Dr. Julie Kaufmans’s book, Crossing the Rubicon: Celebrating the Human-Animal Bond in Life and Death. Asia earned a degree in Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin—Oshkosh. She has also worked as a midwife’s assistant, cranial-sacral therapist, and healer. She can be reached at Asiavoight.com

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Are you in the market for a new saddle?

Distance and recreational riders owe it to their horses and themselves to try the Sensation made by Nickers Saddlery of Penticton, BC.

After riding many miles and just assuming pain was part of the process, I took a Sensation for a ride. I was nothing short of astonished at the difference it made in the level of increased comfort for my horse and my body. I rode 3 hours with no discomfort for the first time in my life!

I then asked a friend to ride in it. She is an excellent rider and horsewoman but has been forced into a chair seat riding in a saddle she has outgrown. Her posture and seat were instantly near perfect in the Sensation.

The best way to describe the Sensation is to think of it as a true interface between your bum and the horse's back. Both sides of this interface are taken into consideration in the design and function of this product. The result is a happy bum on a happy back!

As an equine vet and chiropractor, I am very impressed with the performance of the Sensation. I am recommending it to my clients, especially those struggling with back sore horses.

I discovered that the design of the Sensation allows it to be used on a range of horse back sizes and shapes. I am able to use it on all three of the horses I ride with only minor adjustments.

Treeless technology may not be for every horse and rider. However, the revolutionary design features, quality of workmanship and suitability for the sport of distance in particular, make it a must to consider.

I cannot encourage riders enough to try the Sensation. Remember before you shop for a saddle, make sure your horse's back is sound and healthy!

Dr. Gail Jewell

Dr. Jewell has been in equine practice for 20 years. Her particular focus is on sports medicine, rehabilitation, and equine chiropractic. She has competed in combined training and endurance for 30 years and has participated as a veterinarian at international endurance competitions.

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A customer with a complete Sensation rig, saddle, bridle and breast plate

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Hi Kaaren,

I bought my Sensation through you just a couple months ago. I finally have a photo of my Icelandic gelding, Hersir sporting my saddle. I LOVE the saddle. It's perfect. It fits us both like a glove. It's so comfortable that I call it my couch. I couldn't be happier. Here is a photo of us at a clinic we attended with Gudmar Petterson.

Thanks again!

Heather Williams

Concord, NH

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I have spent two years searching for a saddle to fit my asymmetrical, very wide Arab gelding. I even had a saddle custom made for him and that was not successful. Finally, I came across the Sensation dressage saddle and my horse loves it. It does not slip off to the right side like everything else I tried. He moves well in it and his back is no longer sore and he is "bump-free". It is a very comfortable saddle to ride but it has taken some time to get used to the difference between a tree-less saddle and a conventional tree saddle. Now, I know I could never go back to a conventional saddle.

I do dressage and trail riding and jump the occasional log on the trail.

Thank you for all your patience and wisdom, it has been a pleasure working with you.

I would highly recommend you to anyone having trouble fitting a saddle to their horse. You not only helped the horse but the rider as well.

Sincerely,

Jane Stanton

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"I love my new dressage trail Sensation saddle - it's totally comfortable for both me and my horse. I find my legs are naturally in the right position, and I feel the movement of his back when he collects to tolt."

Marysue Wells

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I just wanted to say Thanks for all your help. I had a chance to ride today and loved it. I think Bixby liked the saddle, too, and especially the girth. She did really well considering she just came in season. (I am riding her Wenglish).

Happy Trails!

Karin Baker

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I tried the sensation saddle not for my horse's sake but for my own -- my old saddle didn't *quite* fit me right, and either my body or my equitation had to give. The sensation's tremendous adjustability has allowed me to experiment with lots of different positions without being stuck into place by my tack, and Kaaren's guidance made navigating through the new options approachable and easy. I also teach riding to students of a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and the saddle has allowed many of them to discover positions and supports that work for them. hurray! :)

Vicka Corey

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Nikki's top line is changing already. She just loves to go out and ride, more than ever. No pissy face what so ever! The girth is a dream, I will be ordering one at some point, for my much smaller Arab, Butterfly.

Tiffany Ashcraft

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My pony and I are still enjoying the Sensation saddle. It's a very comfortable trail saddle for both of us.

Robin Sahner

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Janice McDonald

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Hi Kaaren,

My horse's name is Hekla. She is 6 years old and a real sweet mare. I just wanted to tell you that I love the sensation dressage trail so much and it is the most comfortable saddle I have ever ridden in. Now that I have used it for a few months I thought I would let you know how I felt about it. The new saddle pad that I ordered is also a big plus. I still have my other trail saddle but this dressage trail is much more comfortable for me. I am sending my Christmas card attachment to you and wish you a great Holiday and New Year.

Regards,

Carolyn Spear