Nov 14, 2019 · A few local gals (teens) bought Hilason/Tough 1 barrel saddles this spring. All three started having problems with their nice horses shortly thereafter. Someone finally clued them in that running barrels in a cheap saddle was the equivalent of asking their horses to run the 100-meter dash in flip-flops.

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Dec 14, 2009 · My western saddle search continues for my QH mare. Anybody heard of the Hilason saddle? Flex-Tree Hilason Barrel Racing Trail Western Saddle 17 - eBay (item 220523091593 end time Dec-13-09 18:20:27 PST) I know, its pink, run away run away! But I really like it, it's not so overly pink that it hurts the eyes, at least not to me.

Mar 14, 2014 · My other two western saddles are slick forks. The first one I bought is a no name hard seat that I've had for 40 years. You can ride for days in it and step off like you just got on. Don't waste your $$ on a hilason. If you are looking at a new Hilason, your budget must be around $700 and for that you can find a good quality used shopmade saddle.

Jan 10, 2015 · No idea why a few got good reviews, but people give the 150.00 ebay saddles good reviews on occasion :lol::lol::lol: There are too many other Junk Brands besides Hilason to name all of them. Good Treeless Saddles are expensive, but some Brands to look at: Bob Marshall, Freeform, Sensation, Barefoot, Ansur..

Mar 7, 2011 · Granted, these saddles were purchased 3-5 years ago, but with the prices of Hilason saddles, I just wouldn't trust them. It costs more than $200 for JUST the leather to build a quality saddle (MUCH more if you want premium leather).

Nov 23, 2010 · I hear about flex tree saddles by various makers and in theory, it sounds like an obviously good idea. But then, I have also heard from folks who got one, it was great for awhile but then really sored their horse. I would like to get a feeling for the opinion of the rest of you knowledgeable horse folks. What's your opinion of flextree saddles?

Nov 26, 2012 · Plus hilason saddles seat size varies greatly from normal saddles. If you look hard and often enough you might find a deal, check ebay, craigslist and tack selling sites. We bought a original bob marshal in good condition for $300 from someone who shows in our area.

Jan 27, 2010 · I went back to having a couple of good wooden tree saddles and am very happy with them. I like flex-trees in theory, but in actuality, it didn't work well for me. Oh, on another note. I weigh about 210, and my Reinsman flex-tree was a 17" seat. I couldn't imagine them making them that large if they weren't meant to be used by a larger rider?

Apr 23, 2011 · Other pads that work well with treeless saddles include Equipedic, Haf, Saddleright, Supracor, Grandeur, and Toklat Woolback with UltraCell inserts. Saddleright and Supracor work best with saddles that have built-in panels as neither pad provides great spinal clearance. Hilason saddles are not well made. Be careful in using it.