Ever since I got [the LittleJoe bareback saddle], I have not ridden in any other saddle. This saddle is secure enough that I am cantering more in it that I did in my English saddle.
I love this saddle. It keeps you so warm. [My horse] moves more freely with this saddle. He can move his shoulders more. This saddle is just as secure has my English saddle.
A few weeks ago, A. (hubby’s riding instructor) wanted to try the bareback saddle. I tacked up Mokey and she really liked it. They cantered a lot. Amy said she was very secure. Mokey is a BIG horse, I would say at least 16 hands. Amy is not a big person, but she mounted from the ground and the saddle never moved. I always use a mounting block myself, but there wasn’t one around, so Amy just hopped on Mokey. I held my breath, not sure if the saddle would move or not. It didn’t at all. I was impressed. Amy was surprised how the saddle felt. She rides Western. She said this was very comfortable.