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Just B Natural Barrel Saddle 3914

Designed without a tree, the Just-B-Natural Classic Barrel still provides the classic dished seat that riders love, with a wooden swell and cantle to give shape to the saddle and help keep the rider in place, without bars to get in the way of your horse’s movement or your close contact. The skirt is also cut back in the front and under the leg for your horse’s comfort and precise cueing.

A treeless design provides unrestricted movement for the horse and a close contact feel for the rider. For the rider that likes a deep seat, the upright swell and cantle keep you secure and well-positioned.

Specifications

• Seat Sizes: 13 1/2”, 14 1/2”, 15 1/2”, 16 1/2”
• Hardware: Copper Patina Cross
• Tooling: None
• Horn: 3 1/2″ Tall, 2 1/2″ Cap
• Saddle Fit: JBN Treeless Regular and Wide Skirt: 13” D x 25.5” L
• Swell: 14”
• Cantle: 5”
• Weight: Approx 28 lbs.

Special Features

	The Neo-Shock skirt absorbs shock from rough terrain and uneven surfaces through the neoprene filler. This filler is designed to muffle any vibration for a smoother ride for both you and your horse. This skirt also conforms to the conformation of your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you mean by “tree-free”?

Traditional saddles are built on a tree skeleton of the saddle. They consist of a swell and cantle, connected by a pair of bars. The bars make contact along the sides of the horse’s back, distributing the rider’s weight. Just-B-Natural and Tree Free saddles have a swell and cantle, but no bars.

What are the benefits of a treeless saddle to the horse?

Because most bars are rigid, they may hinder the horse’s ability to bend and flex comfortably. And, if the tree does not fit properly, the horse may develop soreness, white spots, poor performance and a bad attitude. Because the tree-free saddle has no bars, saddle fit is not an issue. The materials utilized in the design of the skirt help distribute the rider’s weight, and the skirt is flexible enough to conform to your horse’s shape, allowing him to move freely.

What are the benefits of a treeless saddle to the rider?

The Tree-Free saddle allows the rider close contact and to really feel the horse. Because the bulk of the saddle tree has been eliminated between horse and rider, the horse can be more responsive to seat and leg cues. The Tree-Free saddle still has a swell, cantle, and seat assembly, so the rider has the security of a traditional saddle, with even greater comfort.

What are Softee seat jockeys and fenders?

It’s a 2-ply leather that has a nice, broke-in feeling, right out of the box. By using Softee leather on the fenders, we eliminate the break-in time of traditional stiff leather fenders (no broomstick needed), making this saddle a lot easier on the knees and ankles.

What’s a 3-way rigging and how do I use it?

The 3-way adjustable rigging lets you change the position of the rigging to a full (front dee), and (rear dee) or 7/8 (using both dees) by changing the use of your tie strap. This means you can find the rigging position that works best for your horse and style of riding.