Ghost Treeless Saddles from Italy. The new Ghost treeless saddle features a well thought-out design, and the latest treeless technology. Ghost is a treeless saddle that is highly adjustable. Ghost features Four flexible base options, which stirrups and girthing are hung from for great weight distribution, with pressure distributing panels that velcro onto the bottom for custom spinal clearance. The seat is cushioned and has the option of knee blocks for a secure seat, and puts the rider in a good, aligned position, while featuring a very nice twist, this twist is a standout feature of Ghost saddles - it offers relief for those riding wide horses, or who have hip issues. The billets can be adjusted forward or behind depending on where your horse's girth groove is and there are two stirrup positions. With great wither and spinal clearance, the Ghost saddle is also very lightweight and an excellent and beautiful custom made saddle for the price!
Ghost Treeless Saddle Information
Way back in the year 1990, Camillo Cavallin acquired his name as one of the original designers of the modern-day treeless saddles, including the Torsion saddles. From the start, Camillo made it his mission to turn an ancient principal into contemporary saddles that put the comfort and welfare of horse and rider first. Over the years, his continuous research and development of the highly acclaimed GHOST saddles earned him a remarkable reputation. Still the leading light at GHOST, he has now dedicated his name to his personal twenty-first century brand of treeless saddles; the CAVALLIN range. We are proud to supply both GHOST and CAVALLIN Treeless Saddles, handmade in Italy.
Ghost are a new generation of treeless saddle that are light weight, breathable and adaptable. Ghost Saddles are an innovative and well priced treeless saddle, that is proving extremely versatile when it comes to saddle fitting, and that is gaining popularity world wide with horse and rider alike!
Ghost are a new generation of treeless saddle that are light weight, breathable and adaptable. Ghost Saddles are an innovative and well priced treeless saddle, that is proving extremely versatile when it comes to saddle fitting, and that is gaining popularity world wide with horse and rider alike!
Made from environmentally friendly leathers (and non leathers for vegan saddles) the Ghost saddles have been designed to offer a saddle that will flex and adjust to the individual horse, offering comfort and protection for the horses delicate back, while also remaining supportive and safe for the rider. Ghost are a treeless saddle with a great twist! People with bad hips rejoice as they no longer have to straddle their horses as with so many other treeless. With no hard or restrictive parts, your horse is able to flex his back, stride out freely, and move his shoulders without pinching. Riders are often amazed to discover how responsive and free under saddle their horse suddenly becomes!
The Four Ghost Bases Explained!
Cavillan Close Contact Base
The most flexible base of them all. It comes with an integrated saddle pad (attached with Velco) with inserts to create some spinal clearance and weight distribution for the horse. This saddle is perfect for arena riding or short hacks out, for riders really wanting to "feel" there horse and movement. The Twist ( area where the rider sits) will feel very much as wide as your horse so if sitting wide is uncomfortable for your body this base is not recommended. Also not recommended for horses with very prominent withers, we recommend a base with panels for those types.
It has “drop-down” sides with the rigging, but you can ask for a rigging similar to the Ghost bases such as puro or sliding. The girth straps are attached to a wide Velcro strap with one ring and its able to be adjusted to find the right position for the riders legs and hip points.
Ghost Flexx Base
Much like the base of the Cavallin bareback saddles very soft and flexible, can come with or with out the pommel arch (features no metal in the arch). The base can come in standard - narrow and wide and features rings for stirrup attachment. When ordered as a complete set this base comes with panels which provides great spinal clearance for your horse. Great for arena rides, trekking, endurance and other disciplines.
Ghost offer the choice of two stirrup positions, with front rings that offer a more general purpose feel, or rear rings for a classical position. The girthing system is on a slideable V system, that due to its positional nature, allows you to position the girth in the correct place, which is very helpful for horses with a forward girth groove.
The structured pommel of the Ghost saddle is also unique, being strong yet flexible & self adjusting, and this flexes to fit even very wide equines. We recommend a ghost or good quality treeless saddle pad to go underneath your saddle with rider/horse appropriate inserts.
Ghost Semi Flexx Base
It has a small metal in the pommel (nose of the base) with flexible tips making it more rigid than the Flexx base. Can be ordered with or with out the pommel arch and you can choose form standard-narrow and wide. When ordered as a complete saddle it comes with your choice of panels for spinal clearance and weight distribution. This base features extra layers of soft padding in the center of the seat part to give the rider more twist. Great for arena rides, trekking, endurance ect. Ghost offer the choice of two stirrup positions, with front rings that offer a more general purpose feel, or rear rings for a classical position. The girthing system is on a slideable V system, that due to its positionable nature, allows you to position the girth in the correct place, which is very helpful for horses with a forward girth groove.
The structured pommel of the Ghost saddle is also unique, being strong yet flexible & self adjusting, and this flexes to fit even very wide equines. We recommend a ghost or good quality treeless saddle pad to go underneath your saddle with rider/horse appropriate inserts.
Ghost Base
It has a small metal in the pommel (nose of the base) with flexible tips and is the most rigid of all the bases giving the best left/right rider weight distribution. You can choose for standard-narrow and wide and the arch is optional and has NO metal (unless it has a horn). When ordered as a complete saddle it comes with your choice of panels for spinal clearance and weight distribution. This base features extra layers of soft padding in the center of the seat part to give the rider more twist. Great for arena rides, trekking, endurance ect. Ghost offer the choice of two stirrup positions, with front rings that offer a more general purpose feel, or rear rings for a classical position. The girthing system is on a slideable V system, that due to its positionable nature, allows you to position the girth in the correct place, which is very helpful for horses with a forward girth groove.
The structured pommel of the Ghost saddle is also unique, being strong yet flexible & self adjusting, and this flexes to fit even very wide equines. We recommend a ghost or good quality treeless saddle pad to go underneath your saddle with rider/horse appropriate inserts. Two stirrup ring options for rider comfort and leg position. Can come with puro girthing, sliding or western you choose on ordering.
Ghost Base Panels
Attaching to the base of the saddle via industrial strength velcro is the sympanova lined base panels, filled with high density pressure absorbing materials. The panels are movable on the base, enabling one to create a custom spinal channel suited for each individual horse. Ghost base panels provide excellent weight and pressure distribution, a clear spinal channel and also aid in the stability of the saddle. Ghost have 5 panel options to suit a large verity of horses and there confirmation. These panels come with mirconappa top and sympanova bottom as standard but you can get material matching your saddle or sheepskin under at extra cost.
Panels #3
This panel is the standard panel its great for most horses where clearance is no issue.
Panel #3xl
These panels are thinner and 1inch wider than the panel 3, these panels are great for very flat blacked and round horses where spinal clearance is no issue. The low profile give the saddle more stability reducing saddle slipping and the feeling of being perched on top of your horse.
Panel #4
This panel it thicker and stiffer suiting horses that need extra lift for spinal clearance.
USA Skirt
The western skirt has the panels #3 integrated into the skirt with wool as standard underneath (you can ask for other materials). A popular option if you like the western look, the skirt does stick out further than the other panels so you need to make sure you have enough room to ride with this set up. This skirt attaches the same as the panels but is joined at the back so you can still alter the front to suit your horse. The Western skirt has more "bulk" under the leg.
Raising Options for fit
There are several ways to get the right fit with your saddle. If you know your horse needs more lift in front there are three ways you can balance that out. You can order panels with incorporated wedges at different raisers 1cm up to 2.5cm, you can also do the same with pocket shims. These Verco between your panel and base, the advantage being if your riding another horse they are easily taken out and not in your panels also a great option if your riding a young horse that is changing shape. The last option is shim your saddle pad, if you ride several horses perhaps having a pad to suit each horse is easier than changing the saddle between rides.
Panels #3
This panel is the standard panel its great for most horses where clearance is no issue.
Panel #3xl
These panels are thinner and 1inch wider than the panel 3, these panels are great for very flat blacked and round horses where spinal clearance is no issue. The low profile give the saddle more stability reducing saddle slipping and the feeling of being perched on top of your horse.
Panel #4
This panel it thicker and stiffer suiting horses that need extra lift for spinal clearance.
USA Skirt
The western skirt has the panels #3 integrated into the skirt with wool as standard underneath (you can ask for other materials). A popular option if you like the western look, the skirt does stick out further than the other panels so you need to make sure you have enough room to ride with this set up. This skirt attaches the same as the panels but is joined at the back so you can still alter the front to suit your horse. The Western skirt has more "bulk" under the leg.
Raising Options for fit
There are several ways to get the right fit with your saddle. If you know your horse needs more lift in front there are three ways you can balance that out. You can order panels with incorporated wedges at different raisers 1cm up to 2.5cm, you can also do the same with pocket shims. These Verco between your panel and base, the advantage being if your riding another horse they are easily taken out and not in your panels also a great option if your riding a young horse that is changing shape. The last option is shim your saddle pad, if you ride several horses perhaps having a pad to suit each horse is easier than changing the saddle between rides.
The Ghost Seats
The Seat of your Ghost saddle is also an individual piece, and attaches via velcro and pull through d rings. Having a separate seat opens up the possibility of having one saddle base but with different seats for different needs. As long as the seat and base are the same size, you can quickly change your saddle seat to suit your preferences. Perhaps mother and daughter want to share the same saddle, but have different style preferences? With Ghost you can simply peel one seat off the base, and replace with another in minutes. You can switch from a short flap angled knee block seat, to a classical black dressage saddle with no knee blocks quickly and easily!
Girth Strapping Options
Sliding Girth Rigging
This girth rigging is great for finding the prefect spot align your girth to saddle by simply sliding forward or backward finding the right spot for your horses girth groove.
Puro Girth Rigging
Many have found the Puro rigging to be more stable, both front to back and side to side. It is slimmer under the leg and less complicated. You can still adjust the girth position to the saddle position by using different holes of the billet straps. Some people have also seen less flopping when lunging. Comes with strapping and girth guards.
This girth rigging is great for finding the prefect spot align your girth to saddle by simply sliding forward or backward finding the right spot for your horses girth groove.
Puro Girth Rigging
Many have found the Puro rigging to be more stable, both front to back and side to side. It is slimmer under the leg and less complicated. You can still adjust the girth position to the saddle position by using different holes of the billet straps. Some people have also seen less flopping when lunging. Comes with strapping and girth guards.
Riders
Ghost saddles are great for many riders, especially those on table top horses, children & mothers, older riders, or those with bodily pains, as the Ghost is a lightweight saddle, weighing around 4.5 kg (without stirrups) and offering a comfortable and secure seat, that puts you in a classical, well balanced position. What is also unique about Ghost saddles is the excellent 'twist' they offer, this means the saddle is more narrow and built up under your seat area, so on a wide horse you will still be able to sit comfortably. Many treeless saddles have you straddling your horses width (or more with the layers of saddle & pads) and the feeling of doing the splits every time you mount up can put many riders off treeless! Ghost however alleviates this feeling, and for riders who suffer with bodily pains, we receive wonderful feedback from those who have had hip operations and are delighted to discover they can ride again once more.
Personalized Saddles
Another aspect that makes the Ghost saddles unique is the fact that they will allow you to personalize your individual saddle. Not only can you specify your leather and colour choice, but Ghost will also take into account your personal needs, such as removing knee blocks, lowering the cantle to aid in dismounting for those with stiffness, lengthening saddle panels or shortening fenders, the simple things that make your riding more pleasurable. So If you have specific needs, do feel free to get in touch and we can see what Ghost can do to help you.
*Please Note ~ While treeless saddles offer many benefits when it comes to saddle fitting & riding, please note they do have a limit in that they have a maximum rider weight of around 85kgs, and need to be used with a specialized saddle pad. If you are over this weight but balanced and have a healthy backed horse, please contact us to discuss options. Very high withered horses are generally not suitable and those with wither pockets are not suitable.*